Public Lands/Wilderness Stories
- Conservation groups celebrate biodiversity of Hawaiian bird species Conservation groups say the Hawaiian Islands are on the leading edge of the fight to preserve endangered birds, since climate change and habitat loss are making it difficult for many indigenous species to survive. A coalition of conservation organizations will hold the annual Manu o Ku Festival […]
- On Earth Day, climate activists press for CA bond measure Today, in honor of Earth Day, climate advocates are asking California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom to rally around a plan to put a $15 billion bond measure on the November ballot. If passed, the bond measure would fund a range of climate resiliency measures. […]
- Biden administration moves to protect Alaska wilderness Conservation groups are rejoicing over the decision Friday by the Biden administration to reject a proposed mining road in Alaska. The 211-mile Ambler Road would have sliced through the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, severing the migration route for a Western Arctic Caribou herd. Alex […]
- Call for artists to create Wind River Water and Buffalo Alliance logo The Wind River Water and Buffalo Alliance is looking for a graphic artist to develop a logo. Before Europeans arrived, some 60 million buffalo roamed North America. After the animal was slaughtered, in part to extinguish tribes that lived alongside buffalo for centuries, […]
- AZ conservation groups pleased with Biden's move to protect public lands Arizona conservation groups and sportsmen alike say they're pleased the Bureau of Land Management will now recognize conservation as an integral part of public lands management. The agency's new rule puts protecting the environment on par with other land-use priorities. Scott Garlid, executive director […]
- BLM's 'Public Lands Rule' could reform conservation, access in NM Balancing the needs of the many with those who have traditionally reaped benefits from public lands is behind a new rule issued Thursday by the Bureau of Land Management. A quarter-million acres of public lands, including 13 million in New Mexico, now fall under the […]
- FL Wildlife Corridor study reveals role in climate resilience, population growth As the Sunshine State grapples with rising temperatures and escalating weather events such as hurricanes, a new study sheds light on the pivotal role of Florida's Wildlife Corridor in mitigating the effects of climate change coupled with a surge of new residents. The report […]
- SB 442 veto override ballots due back this week Ballots are due back in the Montana Secretary of State's office later this week, as lawmakers decide whether to override Gov. Greg Gianforte's veto of a high-profile funding bill that would reapportion money from the state's marijuana sales tax. Gianforte vetoed Senate Bill 442 after the […]