Biden to Designate Chuckwalla and Sattitla National Monuments in CaliforniaBiden announces two national monuments in California to protect over 848,000 acres from energy development and drilling, highlighting environmental conservation.
AI on public lands and Biden's environmental legacy - High Country NewsBiden's administration has exhibited contradictory energy and conservation policies regarding land use in the West.
How the Interior Department balances conservation, development, and trust with tribesThe Department of the Interior balances resource management with conservation across a vast range of federal lands.
Land grab or land rights? Utah eyes millions of acres of public terrain.Control of public lands in the West is contentious, with fears it could be jeopardized under a potential Trump administration.
Here's what President Trump can (and can't) do to Calif.'s protected landsPresident Biden's designation of two new national monuments underscores the ongoing struggle over federal land protections in the U.S.
The EXPLORE Act is a blueprint for bipartisan conservation legislation - High Country NewsThe EXPLORE Act aims to enhance outdoor recreation access and includes various conservation initiatives.Bipartisan support was crucial for the passage of the EXPLORE Act.
Biden to Designate Chuckwalla and Sattitla National Monuments in CaliforniaBiden announces two national monuments in California to protect over 848,000 acres from energy development and drilling, highlighting environmental conservation.
AI on public lands and Biden's environmental legacy - High Country NewsBiden's administration has exhibited contradictory energy and conservation policies regarding land use in the West.
How the Interior Department balances conservation, development, and trust with tribesThe Department of the Interior balances resource management with conservation across a vast range of federal lands.
Land grab or land rights? Utah eyes millions of acres of public terrain.Control of public lands in the West is contentious, with fears it could be jeopardized under a potential Trump administration.
Here's what President Trump can (and can't) do to Calif.'s protected landsPresident Biden's designation of two new national monuments underscores the ongoing struggle over federal land protections in the U.S.
The EXPLORE Act is a blueprint for bipartisan conservation legislation - High Country NewsThe EXPLORE Act aims to enhance outdoor recreation access and includes various conservation initiatives.Bipartisan support was crucial for the passage of the EXPLORE Act.
We will not be intimidated - High Country NewsThe Mountain Fire serves as a stark reminder of the climate crisis and the risks facing vulnerable communities.
Our imperiled public lands - High Country NewsThe article reflects on the emotional impact of witnessing California condors while expressing concerns over political changes threatening environmental protections.
2024's biggest conservation wins for the West - High Country NewsConservation efforts in 2024 yielded notable successes in protecting biodiversity against climate change and human development.
Interior secretary nominee Burgum to back expanded oil and gas drilling on public lands liveDoug Burgum advocates for expanded oil and gas drilling on public lands, reversing Joe Biden's climate restrictions.
We will not be intimidated - High Country NewsThe Mountain Fire serves as a stark reminder of the climate crisis and the risks facing vulnerable communities.
Our imperiled public lands - High Country NewsThe article reflects on the emotional impact of witnessing California condors while expressing concerns over political changes threatening environmental protections.
2024's biggest conservation wins for the West - High Country NewsConservation efforts in 2024 yielded notable successes in protecting biodiversity against climate change and human development.
Interior secretary nominee Burgum to back expanded oil and gas drilling on public lands liveDoug Burgum advocates for expanded oil and gas drilling on public lands, reversing Joe Biden's climate restrictions.
Biden to Designate Chuckwalla and Sattitla National Monuments in CaliforniaBiden announces two national monuments in California, protecting over 848,000 acres from energy development, marking a significant environmental policy achievement.
2024 set the stage for clean energy on public lands - High Country NewsBiden's administration has made significant advancements in clean energy on public lands, but the future remains uncertain with the potential change in leadership.
Trump downsized national monuments. Biden restored them. Project 2025 calls for reductions againThe future of U.S. public lands and national monuments could depend on the outcomes of upcoming elections and judicial reviews.
Biden to Designate Chuckwalla and Sattitla National Monuments in CaliforniaBiden announces two national monuments in California, protecting over 848,000 acres from energy development, marking a significant environmental policy achievement.
2024 set the stage for clean energy on public lands - High Country NewsBiden's administration has made significant advancements in clean energy on public lands, but the future remains uncertain with the potential change in leadership.
Trump downsized national monuments. Biden restored them. Project 2025 calls for reductions againThe future of U.S. public lands and national monuments could depend on the outcomes of upcoming elections and judicial reviews.
Major Win for Outdoor Recreation as EXPLORE Act Passes U.S. SenateThe 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. SenateThe 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.
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.
Ed Markey takes aim at Trump's Interior Department pickSen. Markey strongly opposed Trump's nomination of Doug Burgum for the Interior Department due to his ties to Big Oil.
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.
Ed Markey takes aim at Trump's Interior Department pickSen. Markey strongly opposed Trump's nomination of Doug Burgum for the Interior Department due to his ties to Big Oil.
The Forest Service is cutting its seasonal workforce and public lands will suffer - High Country NewsThe 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 DrillingAn 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 28thNational 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 NewsThe 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 DrillingAn 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 28thNational Public Lands Day promotes community volunteering to enhance and preserve U.S. public lands, featuring numerous events and educational opportunities.
New wilderness proposal could put rock climbers at risk, senators' letter saysU.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.
Why Utah is suing the U.S. for control of public land - High Country NewsUtah'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 NewsThe BLM is failing to protect America's public lands due to issues with livestock grazing and a culture of complacency within the agency.