Public Lands/Wilderness
Friday, May 23, 2025
MT conservation groups applaud new marijuana tax revenue law
Tax revenue from marijuana sales in Montana will now support a wider variety of conservation projects, since Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed House …
NV hunters, anglers react to possible sale of western public lands
Hunters and anglers are voicing concerns regarding the possible sale of hundreds of thousands of acres in Nevada and Utah. U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei…
Monday, May 19, 2025
Congress considers the sale of public lands in UT, conservationists raise concerns
Hunters and anglers are voicing concerns about the possible sale of hundreds of thousands of acres of public land in Utah and Nevada. U.S. Rep…
Colorado celebrates Endangered Species Day
Today is Endangered Species Day and people in Colorado and across the nation are celebrating successful efforts to save bald eagles, brown pelicans…
On Endangered Species Day, expert warns of 'destructive' federal policies
Today, on the 20th anniversary of Endangered Species Day, conservation advocates warn polices of President Donald Trump's administration are …
NM's Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks targeted for energy development
The sale of public lands along with a rollback of protections for national monuments is back on the table now that Republicans control both houses of …
New dashboard shows effects of possible EPA rollbacks on TX environment
A new mapping tool from the Sierra Club showed how proposed rollbacks on coal-pollution safeguards could affect the Texas environment. The Trump …
Ohio has ties to Appalachian Trail’s uncertain future
As the Appalachian Trail turns 100, conservation groups are sounding alarms over federal funding freezes and staff cuts. The trail runs through the …
Public land sales voted down in MT Statehouse, added to federal budget bill
Correction: An earlier version of this story attributed a quote to Rep. Zinke which was made by Alex Blackmer. (5:05 p.m MST., May 12, 2025) Montana …
Mighty Mississippi in MN gets extra shield thanks to land deal
The Mississippi River is the drinking water source for 20 million people and its starting point in northern Minnesota has new protections following co…
Access to Pacific Crest Trail threatened by federal cuts
Access to the beloved Pacific Crest Trail may soon be limited - due to a drop in federal grants and big layoffs proposed for federal public lands agen…
House panel eyes boosting oil, gas drilling; most Utahns don't agree
This week, the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee is considering overhauling Biden-era restrictions on oil and gas leasing which could affect …