While I love meat (I told you about that yesterday), I love the outdoors even more. There are all kinds of ways to enjoy nature, but I think that hunting and fishing are two of the best (they’re also a great way to get protein). It may seem that these sports lead to the depletion of resources, but in reality hunters and fishermen are some of the most ardent conservationists around. Theodore Roosevelt is a perfect example. The guy was a total badass–the Presidency was probably the most boring part of his life (except when he was campaigning, got shot, and finished his speech). While Teddy killed a lot of animals during his lifetime, his conservation work has had an amazingly positive impact on wildlife. That has continued with the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. They are a Washington, DC based non-profit that “strengthens laws, policies and practices affecting fish and wildlife conservation by leading partnerships that influence decision makers” to “guarantee all Americans quality places to hunt and fish.”

Teddy’s Guarantee

In 1912 Teddy Roosevelt went so far as to say, “There can be no greater issue than that of conservation in this country.” I don’t know how many people would agree with that today, but I still believe that conservation has to be an issue at the forefront of both national and local politics. The best way to get a feel for the kind of work the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership does is to watch this video:

After doing that, you can learn more about the specific issues that TRCP is working on. They seem to focus more on big picture stuff than localized issues, but there are exceptions like Chesapeake Bay and Bristol Bay. If you’d like to help the TRCP continue to guarantee that we all have a great outdoors to enjoy, visit their Jobs page. Right now they’re looking for an Executive Assistant and Office Manager. The position looks like a great fit for a new or recent grad.

Links to Help You Begin Your Research

• TRCP.org
• Jobs at Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
• About Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
• Staff at Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
• Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership’s Issues
• Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership’s Financials
• Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership’s Blog
• Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership News

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