Shutdown

Forget policy, focus on the people…

As I hope you are all aware, the US Government is shutdown. This has caused TWS to change its message as well as methods. Let me explain.
Over the last month I have talked about tasks completed to support legislation through congress that promotes conservation and designation of wilderness areas. Instead with the shutdown, the weeks have been spent researching and communicating with media to reveal the impacts wilderness has on our own nation and citizens.

View these stories of turmoil and hindrances America has faced without its precious wilderness:
– http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/10/02/partial-shutdown-complicates-search-for-missing-idaho-hiker/
– http://wildliferesearchnews.wordpress.com/2013/10/01/us-fish-and-wildlife-service-govt-shutdown-news/
– http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2013/oct/04/tourists-turned-away-vacations-ruined-and-businesses-suffer-after-government-shutdown/

This past week we produced several press releases, Op-ed, LTEs and WILDALERTS. Each focused on a target audience. To be honest, it has been very confusing at times and I noticed the necessity of networking. There has been more communication between organizations and news outlets then I ever thought possible. My boss was contacted personally to produce an op-ed for Politix. Knowing the ins-n-out and the right people is essential in the career of communications.

View work produced by TWS:
Politix.Topix
TWS Blog 
TWS Secure Wilderness 

This is a terrible time for our country and wilderness but it has also help spark the importance of nature into the eyes of millions.
But enough is enough! It’s time to explore and enjoy the sacred beauty of American lands.
You are capable of change, so do it! Tell your representatives to end the shutdown!