Select Environmental Publications
- Stop Trashing Our Precious Places! Litter in the U.S. and Europe – This 2020 book captures KEC litter surveys conducted during the period of 2012 to 2020 in the United States and Europe. It also includes s commentary on critical topics such as global warming, the circular economy, and the coronavirus pandemic. Detailed survey results from Congaree, Great Smoky Mountains, and Shenandoah National Parks are featured, as well as findings from multiple state parks, iconic locations in New York City, eight European countries, and other locals. Ground-breaking exhibits summarizing litter trends are complimented with colorful figures, and hundreds of graphic photos documenting the on-going, rampant litter problem. Creative recommendations provide decision-makers with low cost ways to address this unfortunate situation.
- Global Warming and Litter in Our NW National Parks – This 2019 book features KEC's August 2018 scientific expedition results from the following national parks: Olympic, Mount Rainier, Glacier, and North Cascades. Other locations are also included. Critical discussions relating to global warming indicators such as retreating glaciers, increased fire risks, and biodiversity impacts are included, along with ground-breaking litter, waste management, and recycling insights. Hundreds of dramatic photographs add compelling visual evidence. KEC improvement recommendations make this a must-read for all public land managers and other interested stakeholders.
- Litter Crisis in Our National Parks – This 2016 book provides detailed litter survey results from a 2013 KEC field investigation conducted in six national parks (Rocky Mountain, Arches, Great Basin, Yosemite, Redwood, and Crater Lake), plus numerous state parks and other protected areas. Included is photographic evidence of litter in each location visited, along with comparative ranking scale findings. Specific recommendations are presented on how to effectively address this widespread problem.
- Solving National Park Issues in the West – This 2015 book traces KEC’s first comprehensive effort to empirically document the environmental health of National Parks, including: Rocky Mountain, Arches, Great Basin, Yosemite, Redwood, and Crater Lake. Challenges such as global warming, invasive plant species, insects, and light pollution are covered. Also discussed is the quality status of environmental mediums (air, water, soil) within each park, along with the quality of park infrastructure, and political obstacles. Suggested call to action solutions are also provided.
- 2014 - 2015 National Surveys of U.S. Municipal Recycling Programs – The 2014 report provides key findings from all 50 states relating to community recycling rates, program challenges, and how they are being addressed. Also included are recycling communication outreach program details, how to increase recycling participation, and which programs offer the best value for the money spent. The 2015 report revisits 2014 topics as well as new ones such as recycling program improvements and program areas needing the most help. Report findings are packed into 27 exhibits, 22 figures, and descriptive support text.
- Solving the Litter Problem Across America – This 2014 report addresses the on-going litter problem in the U.S. and what can be done about it. Issues covered include the psychology of litter (why people do it), litter prevention obstacles, and the results of KEC field inspections in a wide range of settings across the U.S. Creative litter improvement recommendations and call to action strategies are also included.
- Quad State Zero Waste Investigation – This 2014 report details comparative zero waste survey results from communities located in the Quad State region (NC, SC, TN, and VA). Waste management practices are closely examined and per capita recycling statistics are used to help illustrate how much material is being diverted from disposal. The report also addresses real-world obstacles to achieving zero waste, provides considerations of how to get beyond such obstacles, and more.
- Striving Towards Zero Waste to Minimize Your Community's Carbon Footprint – This 2014 report demonstrates how households and communities can reduce their carbon footprint impact through maximum 3R (reduction, reuse, recycling), planting and maintaining trees, and other means. The report documents step-by-step how KEC achieved an 82% recycling rate, 86% 3R rate, and a 96% landfill diversion rate. Invaluable 3R and carbon footprint reduction recommendations are also provided, and more.
- Kiser Assignments for the Sanibel - Captiva Conservation Foundation - This 2015 report documents the 1976 and 1978 assignments that marked the beginning of Jonathan Kiser's career. Featured are various endeavors including tagging alligators and loggerhead sea turtles, creating integrated nature trails, removing invasive tree species, photographing erosion patterns of barrier islands off the coast of Florida, and more
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- Condensed Decoding of The Universal One – This 2020 publication interprets the universal cosmology of Walter Russell (1871 - 1963), who was known at "the modern Leonardo," a Renaissance man for the twentieth century. Essential reading for anyone interested knowing our true purpose in the universe.
- Benjamin, Nikola, & Walter: Geniuses Who Maximized Their Creative Energies – This 2019 publication compares the lives of Franklin, Tesla, and Russell in a chronological, time-line basis. These comparisons are supplemented with more than 100 photos, drawings, and related images.
- Enlightened Eyes – This 205-page book features the photography of Jonathan Kiser dating back to 1969. Included are 19 chapters on a range of topics (many with environmental themes), presented in a different series formats (e.g., same subject over a period of time, sequence of evolving events, and so on).
- Magic Carpet Ride – This amazing 2013 book traces the environmental roots of Jonathan Kiser through the lives of his parents, Dr. Bill and Jean Kiser. It serves as a written testimony of what it means to live life to the fullest in the spirit of what the great creator intended. This book has 660 pages and is beautifully displayed. More than 1,100 photos and illustrations!
- Best of the Magic Carpet Ride – This 2013 highlight edition of the Magic Carpet Ride features essential components of the masterworks described above.
