The AMC has been making news in newspapers and magazines, and on the radio, television, and the Web. Here is a digest of some of the news stories in which the AMC has appeared.
Grafton Loop Trail in the spotlight
Backpacker Magazine
February 2003
The AMC's work on the new Grafton Loop Trail in western Maine was featured in the February issue Backpacker magazine. The new trail will provide an alternative route to the Appalachian Trail for multi-day backpacking trips. A segment of the trail is scheduled to open in June.
Story preps hikers for the AT
Shape Magazine
February 2003
In the February edition of Shape magazine, AMC staff member and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Kevin "Hawk" Metheny discussed how one should prepare to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. Metheny regularly teaches a popular AMC course on this important subject.
"Native Cinquefoil makes a comeback"
American Gardener Magazine
February 2003
The successful recovery effort that resulted in the removal this past summer of the Robbins cinquefoil from the endangered species list was highlighted in American Gardener. The article recognized the work of the New England Wildflower Society, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, U. S. Forest Service, and AMC in the recovery effort.
AMC highlighted in technology story
Chronicle of Philanthropy, Career Section (Web and print)
February 2003
The AMC was highlighted in a story about nonprofits and the technological challenges they often face. Venson Shih, the AMC's Information Systems Manager, was interviewed for the story and discussed software that the AMC eventually purchased for a lodging reservations system. He also considered potential trade-offs of working with small vendors that may be more affordable.
Snowshoes get their due
The New London Day
Feb. 2, 2003
A story titled "A sport for those drifting in the slow lane" highlighted the AMC's Outdoor Adventures and Workshops on snowshoeing as a great way to get out and enjoy a winter wonderland.
AMC releases Upper Androscoggin Watershed Map
The Mountain Ear — Feb. 13, 2003
The Coos County Democrat — Feb. 19, 2003
The Berlin Daily — Feb. 20, 2003
The Bethel Citizen — Feb. 20, 2003
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AMC's release of its new "Ecological Atlas of the Upper Androscoggin River Watershed" was covered by media outlets in the watershed, which covers two states. It was also highlighted in the Media Room area of the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism's Website. The atlas was developed as an educational resource and planning tool, and is intended to "help foster a 'sense of place' based on natural rather than political boundaries," according to atlas author and AMC Senior Staff Scientist David Publicover, Ph.D.
AMC dog-sledding workshops noted
Associated Press
Feb. 14, 2003
The AMC's dog-sledding workshops were recognized in a feature story by the Associated Press. AMC dog-sledding workshop instructors Andrew and Catherine Norkin were among the mushers interviewed for the story, which appeared in a number of AP-member newspapers.
Women on High receives national attention
National Public Radio
Feb. 22, 2003
AMC Author of Women on High, Rebecca Brown, appeared on the nationally syndicated radio program "It's Only a Game." She talked with show host Pippin Ross about the challenges faced by early female mountaineers, who climbed mountains and created new cultural norms.
AMC urges support of clean-air measures
The Portland Press Herald
Feb. 25, 2003
An opinion piece from the AMC Northern Regional Conservation Director that appeared in the Portland Press Herald (Maine) pointed out the need for strong clean-air legislation to protect air quality in the Northeast. The op-ed also acknowledged the Maine Congressional delegation's work in support of clean-air measures.
AMC applauds efforts of N.H. legislators and calls for more action
The Coos County Democrat
Feb. 27, 2003
A guest editorial from AMC Deputy Director Walter Graff and Audubon Society of New Hampshire President Richard Moore pointed out the damage to public health and natural resources caused by air pollution and also acknowledged the work of New Hampshire's elected officials, including the state's congressional delegation and governor, in support of clean air.
