Description: Exploring practical approaches to sustainability in the American West
Brief description: Robert Frodeman writes on environmental philosophy, science and technology policy, and the future of the university.
Review Quotes: "A Watershed Moment's multidisciplinary approach engages a broad audience and presents clear, pragmatic solutions to complex, historically entangled issues."--Journal of American Culture
"The American West is changing, and the editors of A Watershed Moment have curated a collage of stories grounded in particular places to present the pressing issues facing Westerners and to suggest equitable paths forward. . . . An excellent primer for anyone tracking social and political events that intersect with environmental relationships in the region today."--H-Environment "For those of us who love the West and are concerned about its future, A Watershed Moment has arrived at the right moment. It's chock-full of provocative, insightful, and timely essays. Wallace Stegner challenged us to build communities to match our landscapes. A Watershed Moment shows us the route to craft Stegner's vision."--Mark Udall, former US Senator, Colorado "A wonderful collection of thoughtful essays that give a wide, deep, and perspective-expanding view on the choices facing people who call the American West home."--Kevin Dahl, Vice Mayor, City of Tucson "We need homegrown solutions to the challenges facing our communities. Local officials and activists should not feel alone in confronting these issues. A Watershed Moment offers relevant case studies and lessons learned that should be required reading for all of us who love the Intermountain West."--Dennis Glick, retired Northern Rockies conservation advocate "Whether an elected official, planner, conservationist or just plain denizen of the Rocky Mountain West, A Watershed Moment will inspire you to think deeply and creatively about our region's growth challenges. The essays are a treasure trove of history, storytelling, lessons learned, and insights that will enlarge the toolbox for conscientious action."--Stephanie Kessler, Conservationist, former wilderness guide and county commissioner, Wyoming "A significant contribution that presents a variety of voices and disciplinary perspectives on issues of community planning, development, and resource use."--David Rich Lewis, Department of History, Utah State University "A compendium of essays on conservation and community issues of the West has been sorely needed. This is an effective text for natural resource students, resource managers, and the general public alike."--Doug Wachob, Haub School of Environment & Natural Resources, University of Wyoming (retired)