{"product_id":"a-generous-nature-lives-transformed-by-oregon-paperback","title":"A Generous Nature: Lives Transformed by Oregon - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarcy Cottrell Houle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Generous Nature: Lives Transformed by Oregon\u003c\/i\u003e offers profiles of twenty-one conservationists and activists who have made enduring contributions to the preservation of Oregon's wild and natural places and its high quality of life. These stories speak to their courage, foresight, and actions--at times against great odds--to save places, enact legislation, and motivate others to cherish and protect the places that make Oregon unique. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Taken from personal interviews conducted by the author over a decade, these stories will help readers understand the histories of Oregon's exceptional places, innovative planning efforts, and laws. They provide insight into the principles and values that motivated individuals to preserve the beauty and natural resources of Oregon, craft legislation to further protect them, and educate others about their value. Places as diverse as the Columbia River Gorge Natural Scenic Area, the wild and scenic Sandy River, and Tryon Creek State Park are featured, along with background on critical laws such as the Beach Bill, Diack Act, and Senate Bill 100, and organizations such as SOLVE and the High Desert Partnership. \u003ci\u003eA Generous Nature\u003c\/i\u003e is a testament to the vision and hard work of people who loved Oregon and fought to protect its ecosystems and habitats for the benefit of all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e These stories do more than educate. They will inspire readers and demonstrate that individually we can make a difference. They underscore that the natural wonders of our state should be guarded and not taken for granted. In these times of unsettled political polarization and divisiveness, \u003ci\u003eA Generous Nature \u003c\/i\u003eis a crucial reminder of our individual and collective responsibility to stand for and defend the places, ideals, and laws that make Oregon a progressive model for the rest of the nation.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarcy Cottrell Houle\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and wildlife biologist. Her books have been honored with the national Christopher Award, the Oregon Book Award, the \u003ci\u003eOregonian's \u003c\/i\u003eBest Books of the Northwest, and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times' \u003c\/i\u003eBest Books for Earth Day. She has written for the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, Reader's Digest, \u003c\/i\u003e the\u003ci\u003e Los Angeles Times, Globe and Mail, Nature Conservancy Magazine, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCricket Magazine for Children.\u003c\/i\u003e Marcy lives with her family in Portland, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 15, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758112276768,"sku":"9780870719790","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8062c971b0154e25030dbb9b3cb415a2.webp?v=1780118338","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-generous-nature-lives-transformed-by-oregon-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}