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Major Win for Outdoor Recreation as EXPLORE Act Passes U.S. Senate

The Senate passed the EXPLORE Act to enhance outdoor recreation and promote funding for parks and trails.

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.

Major Win for Outdoor Recreation as EXPLORE Act Passes U.S. Senate

The Senate passed the EXPLORE Act to enhance outdoor recreation and promote funding for parks and trails.

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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#environmental-policy

We will not be intimidated - High Country News

The Mountain Fire serves as a stark reminder of the climate crisis and the risks facing vulnerable communities.

Trump gave Interior nominee one directive for a half-billion acres of US land: Drill.'

Doug Burgum's nomination emphasizes increased drilling on federal lands, likely reigniting environmental disputes and court battles from Trump’s first term.

We will not be intimidated - High Country News

The Mountain Fire serves as a stark reminder of the climate crisis and the risks facing vulnerable communities.

Trump gave Interior nominee one directive for a half-billion acres of US land: Drill.'

Doug Burgum's nomination emphasizes increased drilling on federal lands, likely reigniting environmental disputes and court battles from Trump’s first term.
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#trump-administration

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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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