Public Lands/Wilderness Stories
- Colorado officials urge congressional delegates to support public lands On Tuesday, 20 Colorado officials sent a letter to the state's congressional delegation protesting six cuts to public lands management in the new tax and spending bill signed into law by President Donald Trump. John Clark, mayor of Ridgway, said the elimination of river and climate […]
- NM conservationists promise to fight for 'Roadless Rule' The Trump administration wants to overturn a conservation rule that had garnered more public comment than any in U.S. history up until that time. Commonly known as the Roadless Rule, the U.S. …(Read More)
- OR Food Bank vital to Rowena Fire recovery efforts It has been about three weeks since the Rowena Fire in Oregon's Columbia Gorge was put out, and the local food bank remains vital to recovery efforts. The fire burned 3,600 acres in Wasco County, destroying 56 homes and 100 other structures. Breen Goodwin, executive director […]
- IL beaches pose danger from bacteria presence "Don't go into the water" is a warning Illinoisans may want to heed. A 2024 study released this week found all state-border beaches on Lake Michigan last year had evidence of contamination. Findings from the Safe in Swimming report indicate these conditions could cause serious gastrointestinal and respiratory […]
- Coloradans urged to speak up about at-risk wildlife, habitats Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to hear from all Coloradans about their updated 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan, a blueprint for preserving at-risk wildlife over the next 10 years. Since the first plan was launched in 2005, the number of active bald eagle nests has grown […]
- NV youth can kick off summer with free fishing, hunting license Everybody loves to get something free and right now, kids aged 12-17 can get a fishing and hunting license at no cost from the Nevada Department of Wildlife. The license is good for one year and normally sells for $15. Bobby Jones, outdoor connection […]
- Texans grieve victims of deadly Hill Country flooding Tributes and memorials are pouring in for victims of the deadly flooding along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. The storm stalled over the Texas Hill Country early Friday morning and the river rose 26 feet, wiping out campgrounds, homes, roads and bridges. Casey Claiborne, a former […]
- Montana governor vetoes several bipartisan conservation bills Environmental and wildlife conservation in Montana took hits during this year's state legislative session, including vetoes from the governor on bills that received bipartisan support. Among bills Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed was House Bill 477, which would have phased out some single-use Styrofoam food containers in favor of […]