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From the local to the global, no environmental issue escapes Heggen's eye nor his twisted sense of humour. Whether it be frustrations over hyper-abundant Canada geese populations polluting Vancouver Island beaches or deep concerns over the hyper-abundant human population that threatens to overwhelm the planet's carrying capacity, Heggen's line drawings provoke as much laughter as they do deep thought and reflection. Enjoy!

Rain, clear cuts, and roadside garbage highlight my memory of riding through Washington. Of these my memory of garbage is most disturbing. A visit to Patagonia Inc. in Ventura California 3700 kilometres later gave us a look at what one company is doing not only to reduce garbage but to discard the concept of garbage all together.

One of the major tasks we handle every day of this trip is setting up camp at the end of the day. We have found some spectacular campsites along the coast, but I have been thinking of other species that also migrate southwards, and the difficulties they face finding food and rest.