Public Lands/Wilderness Stories
- WY bills seek to limit federal ownership of state's public lands Wyoming is one of several Western states where some lawmakers arguing states should have more control of the federally managed public lands within their borders, many of which contain oil, gas and mineral reserves. Wyoming House Bill 118 would prohibit Wyomingites and the state […]
- Public lands advocates slam federal review of national monuments Groups that fight to protect public lands are criticizing the Trump administration's new review of all oil, gas and mining on public lands. National monuments in California protect about 4 million acres of land. New U.S. …(Read More)
- Trump order could open CO national monuments for drilling As the Trump administration considers oil, gas and mining on lands owned by all Americans, including in national monuments designated under the Antiquities Act, advocates for public lands warn that some places protected for more than a century could be at risk. Daniel Hart, director of […]
- NM's national monuments face new development threats from Trump Areas surrounding New Mexico's Aztec Ruins National Monument, and other monuments, are at risk of losing federal protections from the "Unleashing American Energy" executive order. The Trump administration has directed the U.S. Department of Interior to review all oil, gas and minerals on public lands. …(Read […]
- NV Conservation League sets 2025 policy priorities The Nevada Conservation League says its policy priorities for this year's legislative session reflect what Nevadans value – protecting the state's unique landscapes and wildlife, ensuring families can afford to power their homes, and advancing the state's clean energy economy. The league's Deputy Director, Christi Cabrera-Georgeson, said recent […]
- Mexican long-nosed bat makes appearance in Arizona An endangered bat species has been detected in southeastern Arizona. Researchers say the discovery of the Mexican long-nosed bat in the Grand Canyon State expands the known range of these animals. They're important pollinators for desert plants such as columnar cactus and agave. …(Read More)
- Simple ways to protect OR homes from wildfires As Los Angeles starts to recover, residents across the Pacific Northwest are being reminded of the risks wildfires pose. Timothy Ingalsbee, executive director of the nonprofit Firefighters United for Safety, Ethics and Ecology, said firefighters are quickly overwhelmed by today's fast-moving wildfires. He noted simple, proactive measures […]
- Hunting, fishing groups praise bills' reintroduction in Congress California advocates for hunters and anglers are speaking out in favor of two public lands bills that were just reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. They're designed to maintain public access and conserve big-game migration corridors. …(Read More)