Public Lands/Wilderness
State agency hosts talks across Wyoming on declining mule deer
After a devastating recent winter, the already-struggling mule deer population in Wyoming took a big hit and the state's wildlife agency is …
ME counters learning loss with expanded outdoor programs
Maine educators are expanding outdoor learning opportunities to help build the next generation of environmental stewards. The state has unveiled a …
Environmental groups buck grazing expansion in MT's Custer Gallatin
A federal court in Montana has held a hearing more than two years after a coalition of environmental advocates sued the U.S. Forest Service and the …
Hungry goats help restore native Iowa habitat
Some Iowa farmers are putting a new spin on an age-old animal behavior. They're using goats to remove weeds, overgrown brush, and non-native …
SD PSA on grasslands wins regional Emmy award
Native grasslands are the most threatened ecosystem in North America. A South Dakota advocacy group hopes its educational campaign will reach a …
ME voters weigh trail bond measure as climate change alters terrain
It is Election Day and Maine voters are weighing the future of the state's extensive trail system. If passed, the Maine Trails Bond would inject …
MN voters asked to reauthorize key environmental funding
Election Day in Minnesota will bring environmental funding into focus in the form of a ballot question. At stake is lottery revenue that over the …
Could WI forests see more towering old trees? Federal plan provides hope
CORRECTION: In the second paragraph, the term "mature forests" was replaced with language to more accurately describe the lands connected to the …
CA Tribes call for national monuments at world biodiversity conference
This week, more than 100 Californians are in Cali, Columbia, for the 16th United Nations Conference on Biological Diversity. Tribes, policymakers …
Sharp divides among WI reps in Congress over protecting national parks
A conservation group wants people heading to the polls to consider an issue that hasn't come up on the campaign trail - preserving and funding the nat…
'Nuestros Bosques' to boost urban green spaces in disadvantaged communities
A national nonprofit dedicated to empowering Latino communities and improving access to public resources has launched a $10 million initiative to incr…
NY, federal lands prove important in 2024 election
National parks and public lands in New York and nationwide are proving to be an important issue in this year's election. Despite increasing …