Public Lands/Wilderness
Friday, May 9, 2025
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…
Thursday, May 8, 2025
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…
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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 …
Poll: Nevadans oppose ramping up oil, gas development
The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources will consider reversing Biden-era restrictions on oil and gas leasing in states like Nevada on Tuesday…
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
House Committee takes up 'drill, baby, drill' budget today
Today, the Republican budget package on the nation's energy policy gets a closer look from the House Natural Resources Committee in Congress…
WY poll: 81% say 'don't drill where there isn't oil or gas'
Today, the Republican budget package on the nation's energy policy gets a closer look from the House Natural Resources Committee in Congress…
New EPA rule could put remaining IL wetlands at risk
Protected wetlands across Illinois could be at risk as the Trump administration considers changes to the Clean Water Act. The Environmental …
Feds fast-track Wyoming energy projects through environmental permitting
The Trump administration has announced what it terms "emergency permitting" for energy projects, streamlining a sometimes yearslong process down to 28…
IN military sites work with nonprofit to preserve land
The U.S. military and a nonprofit environmental group are seeing success in a partnership that strengthens military readiness and conserves Indiana's …
Rural WA counties face challenges without key federal funding
By Claire Carlson and Lane Wendell Fischer for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Isobel Charle for Washington News Service for the Public News Ser…
Feds unveil 'emergency permitting' for energy projects in MT, U.S.
This week, the Trump administration announced what it terms "emergency permitting" for energy projects, streamlining a sometimes yearslong process …
SD grassland enthusiasts hope for a native plant rebirth
April is National Native Plant Month, an observance at the core of South Dakota's identity. People wanting to protect the state's beloved grasslands …