WildEarth Guardians

Monday, August 7, 2006
Featured Guardian: Gary Goodman, the 1970's, and the Southwest

Gary Goodman first discovered his affection for the Southwest in 1970 during his exploration of the country in a Volkswagen bus
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Gary Goodman first discovered his affection for the Southwest in 1970 during his exploration of the country in a Volkswagen bus. He couldn’t forget the sense of mystery and the deep spirituality he had felt here, and so he returned in the mid-80s.

In 1999, he joined WildEarth Guardians in order to protect the landscapes that he loves from exploitation and degradation. He was drawn to WildEarth Guardians in particular because we’re a grassroots, regional organization and because of our legal initiatives. "The more I know about what's going on nationally, the more I think it is important to protect our resources locally. There is a lot of federal legislation putting our local resources at risk. It is important to have regional advocacy that works through the courts because the courts are the last remaining branch of government where local protections can be upheld." Gary is happy to contribute to WildEarth Guardians because he knows he's contributing directly to protecting our precious natural heritage. "I feel like contributing to WildEarth Guardians is part of the responsibility of being able to enjoy the huge variety and richness of our beautiful Southwestern landscapes. Everyone enjoying them needs to protect them. I have chosen WildEarth Guardians as my primary means of accomplishing that."

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Please contact Carol Norton at 505-988-9126 x150 for more information about giving to WildEarth Guardians.