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Trump downsized national monuments. Biden restored them. Project 2025 calls for reductions again

The future of U.S. public lands and national monuments could depend on the outcomes of upcoming elections and judicial reviews.

Ed Markey takes aim at Trump's Interior Department pick

Sen. Markey strongly opposed Trump's nomination of Doug Burgum for the Interior Department due to his ties to Big Oil.

Biden Moves to End Doughnut Lures and Other Bear Hunting Tactics in Alaska

WASHINGTON The National Park Service is moving to prohibit hunters on some public lands in Alaska from baiting black bears with doughnuts and using spotlights to shoot hibernating bears and cubs in their dens, techniques allowed by the Trump administration but considered inhumane by conservationists.

Trump downsized national monuments. Biden restored them. Project 2025 calls for reductions again

The future of U.S. public lands and national monuments could depend on the outcomes of upcoming elections and judicial reviews.

Ed Markey takes aim at Trump's Interior Department pick

Sen. Markey strongly opposed Trump's nomination of Doug Burgum for the Interior Department due to his ties to Big Oil.

Biden Moves to End Doughnut Lures and Other Bear Hunting Tactics in Alaska

WASHINGTON The National Park Service is moving to prohibit hunters on some public lands in Alaska from baiting black bears with doughnuts and using spotlights to shoot hibernating bears and cubs in their dens, techniques allowed by the Trump administration but considered inhumane by conservationists.
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The Forest Service is cutting its seasonal workforce and public lands will suffer - High Country News

The U.S. Forest Service relies heavily on seasonal workers, whose absence due to budget cuts jeopardizes crucial maintenance and environmental conservation efforts.

How Colorado Cowboys and Conservationists Joined Forces to Stop Drilling

An unlikely alliance secured a 20-year pause on oil and gas development in Colorado's Thompson Divide, highlighting innovative conservation strategies.

Pitch in on National Public Lands Day, September 28th

National Public Lands Day promotes community volunteering to enhance and preserve U.S. public lands, featuring numerous events and educational opportunities.

The Forest Service is cutting its seasonal workforce and public lands will suffer - High Country News

The U.S. Forest Service relies heavily on seasonal workers, whose absence due to budget cuts jeopardizes crucial maintenance and environmental conservation efforts.

How Colorado Cowboys and Conservationists Joined Forces to Stop Drilling

An unlikely alliance secured a 20-year pause on oil and gas development in Colorado's Thompson Divide, highlighting innovative conservation strategies.

Pitch in on National Public Lands Day, September 28th

National Public Lands Day promotes community volunteering to enhance and preserve U.S. public lands, featuring numerous events and educational opportunities.
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New wilderness proposal could put rock climbers at risk, senators' letter says

U.S. senators support climbers against proposed federal regulations that threaten climbing safety and access to iconic routes.

Opinion | Forget the Yacht. The Best Travel Is on Foot, Through Wilderness.

Wilderness serves as a spiritual realm, teaching humility and offering a refuge for reflection and connection to nature.

Utah wants your public land - for more roads - High Country News

Utah's political leaders prioritize road construction over ecological preservation, leading to legal actions against federal land protections.
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Why Utah is suing the U.S. for control of public land - High Country News

Utah's lawsuit challenges federal control over public lands, arguing for better management and accessibility amid increasing federal restrictions.

Opinion | The Government Is This Close to Reining in Some of the Worst Air Pollution

ALBUQUERQUE For one 73-year-old patient in our hospital system, the simple act of breathing has become so difficult that a short walk during a medical appointment caused his blood oxygen levels to dangerously plummet.A retired Marine, he has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and uses supplemental oxygen but can no longer walk to his pickup truck without a struggle.

Why Utah is suing the U.S. for control of public land - High Country News

Utah's lawsuit challenges federal control over public lands, arguing for better management and accessibility amid increasing federal restrictions.

Opinion | The Government Is This Close to Reining in Some of the Worst Air Pollution

ALBUQUERQUE For one 73-year-old patient in our hospital system, the simple act of breathing has become so difficult that a short walk during a medical appointment caused his blood oxygen levels to dangerously plummet.A retired Marine, he has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and uses supplemental oxygen but can no longer walk to his pickup truck without a struggle.
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Federal grazing lands fail their checkup - High Country News

The BLM is failing to protect America's public lands due to issues with livestock grazing and a culture of complacency within the agency.

A Tesla Cybertruck gets stuck in California forest. Let the trolling begin

The U.S. Forest Service offered to partner with Tesla on an education campaign about off-road vehicle use on public lands following a viral video of a Tesla Cybertruck sliding down a snowy embankment with a Christmas tree tied to its roof.
The Forest Service saw the incident as an opportunity to educate people about Motor Vehicle Use Maps and proper off-road practices.
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House GOP Would Have Taxpayers Pay for Cleanup When Fracking Boom Goes Bust

A House committee is considering legislation introduced by Rep. Boebert that could leave taxpayers with a $17.7 billion bill for cleaning up abandoned oil and gas wells on public lands.
Industry lobbyists are trying to defeat a Biden administration proposal to strengthen requirements for well cleanup on federal lands.

Pondering public lands and the energy transition conundrum

The Interior Secretary announced the advancement of 15 clean energy projects on Western public lands, including solar and geothermal projects.
The Biden administration's push for clean energy on public lands is worrying desert advocates and tribal nations that value these lands.
The world's nations are not taking sufficient action to address climate change, despite the clear evidence of global warming and its impacts.

House GOP Would Have Taxpayers Pay for Cleanup When Fracking Boom Goes Bust

A House committee is considering legislation introduced by Rep. Boebert that could leave taxpayers with a $17.7 billion bill for cleaning up abandoned oil and gas wells on public lands.
Industry lobbyists are trying to defeat a Biden administration proposal to strengthen requirements for well cleanup on federal lands.

Pondering public lands and the energy transition conundrum

The Interior Secretary announced the advancement of 15 clean energy projects on Western public lands, including solar and geothermal projects.
The Biden administration's push for clean energy on public lands is worrying desert advocates and tribal nations that value these lands.
The world's nations are not taking sufficient action to address climate change, despite the clear evidence of global warming and its impacts.
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Why Biden Broke His Promise on Drilling

The Willow Project from ConocoPhillips may be one of the last of its kind-but environmental advocates still worry about its impact on the Arctic.Listen & Subscribe
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#transparency

Feeling in the dark about Toronto's housing plan? The city has launched a new online hub to help | CBC News

The city has launched a new online data hub aimed at improving transparency around its recently approved plan to build more housing across Toronto.The Toronto Housing Data Hub is a public dashboard compiled of data related to affordable rental and subsidized housing, including: The status of affordable rental homes that are approved, under construction or completed.

County nixes license plate surveillance cameras on public land - Austin Monitor

Thursday, January 12, 2023 by Seth Smalley
A minor debate flared up at Tuesday's Travis County Commissioners Court meeting about installing Flock, a license plate surveillance system, on public lands in the county - specifically Rob Roy, a private residential neighborhood in Austin.Members of the homeowners association of Rob Roy on the Creek requested that six automatic license plate reading cameras be installed on Furlong Drive, Newhall Lane and Beardsley Lane.

Feeling in the dark about Toronto's housing plan? The city has launched a new online hub to help | CBC News

The city has launched a new online data hub aimed at improving transparency around its recently approved plan to build more housing across Toronto.The Toronto Housing Data Hub is a public dashboard compiled of data related to affordable rental and subsidized housing, including: The status of affordable rental homes that are approved, under construction or completed.

County nixes license plate surveillance cameras on public land - Austin Monitor

Thursday, January 12, 2023 by Seth Smalley
A minor debate flared up at Tuesday's Travis County Commissioners Court meeting about installing Flock, a license plate surveillance system, on public lands in the county - specifically Rob Roy, a private residential neighborhood in Austin.Members of the homeowners association of Rob Roy on the Creek requested that six automatic license plate reading cameras be installed on Furlong Drive, Newhall Lane and Beardsley Lane.
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Colorado Public Radio Announces 'Terra Firma' Podcast

Colorado Public Radio announced a new short-form podcast pairing reflections on nature with soundscapes gathered in wild places.Terra Firma will feature the stories of CMarie Furhman, a Colorado-born, Indigenous poet and writer, with outdoor sounds collected on public lands by sound recordist Jacob Job.

Supervisors approve new trails connecting parklands in South County

Thousands of acres of parklands will soon be linked after Santa Clara County supervisors voted Tuesday to purchase two tracts of land located near the Santa Cruz Mountains.The lands  which combined will cost the county $1.6 million and are located near the southernmost edge of Santa Clara County  will end up connecting 5,622 acres between Mt.
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Defund the... Trails?

Funding for trail maintenance on public lands is decreasing despite a significant increase in outdoor recreation visits, leading to various maintenance issues and challenges for volunteer groups.
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