Public Lands/Wilderness
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Senate bill cuts would ‘decimate’ National Park Service, advocate says
The U.S. Senate's answer to the House Republicans' "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" includes proposals that advocates for public lands say would …
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Fee hike for international visitors could bode well for national parks, report finds
International tourists visiting U.S. national parks may pay more at the gate starting next year. Advocates say it's a "common-sense policy" that …
Thursday, June 19, 2025
AARP grant funds help enhance WI communities
Eight Wisconsin cities, including four rural communities, will receive improvements to help make their communities more livable. Eleven grantees …
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Montana judge hears case on federal protections for gray wolves
Most gray wolves in the U.S. are protected under the federal Endangered Species Act, but not those in the Northern Rockies. A federal judge in …
Monday, June 16, 2025
Report: Fee hike for international visitors could pay dividends for national parks
International tourists visiting U.S. national parks may pay more at the gate starting next year. Advocates have called it a "common-sense policy" …
CA Ocean Protection Council adopts roadmap to protect 30% of waters by 2030
California took a big step Tuesday toward the goal of conserving 30% of land and waters by 2030. The Ocean Protection Council adopted a roadmap to …
Firewood permits available for Arkansas' Hobbs Park
As the cleanup effort continues at Hobbs State Park Conservation Area in Rogers, officials with Arkansas State Parks have authorized a temporary …
UT Senator proposes public lands sell-off in big budget bill
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, has announced plans to reintroduce a public lands sell-off amendment to the big budget reconciliation package in Congress…
Final day to comment on NM's State Wildlife Action Plan
New Mexico residents have until the end of today to comment on a draft of the new State Wildlife Action Plan. It identifies more than 500 species …
Las Cruces, Taos host rallies in support of national monuments, public lands
New Mexicans will gather in Las Cruces, Taos and other locations tomorrow for a day of action to defend national monuments and public lands. The …
Among OR's rising homelessness, sweeps continue
With rates of homelessness on the rise, advocates are decrying plans to remove a long-standing camp from the Sandy River Delta, also known as …
OR conservation groups intervene to protect spotted owl habitat
Conservation groups are pushing back on a timber industry lawsuit brought against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, seeking to remove Northern …