September 28, 2017 Western lawmakers draw attention to surging wildfire crisis “If we don’t work to thin our forests now, our nation will continue to suffer from the devastating effects of catastrophic wildfires including loss…
September 28, 2017 Antiquities Act allows for presidential revocation, modification of monuments President Barack Obama designated most of his record-setting monuments during the twilight of his second term, long after the threat of electoral defeat had…
September 27, 2017 Interior official cites Dan Love firing in cautionary memo to senior personnel “We will hold people accountable when we are informed that they have failed in their duties and obligations,” Bernhardt wrote. “Although the law in…
September 27, 2017 Wild Horses in Crisis: Photos from the Rangeland Many special interest groups lay blame on the presence of other livestock on the range for its depletion. But in some of the cases…
September 26, 2017 Enviros complain about WA lawmaker who drew attention to biased wolf research Wielgus has repeatedly been the center of controversy regarding wolves. He was reprimanded last year by WSU after accusing a rancher of purposely putting…
September 26, 2017 Congress works to expand public lands access for hunting, fishing, outdoor shooting Part of the effort to expand access to public lands is reforming the Equal Access to Justice Act, which is addressed in the current…
September 25, 2017 How Vermont sugar maple producers are helping migratory birds “Wildlife-friendly programs are not a new concept in agriculture. For years, bird-friendly coffee and wildlife-friendly ranching labels have encouraged consumers to consider how animals…
September 24, 2017 Navajo Nation resources should not be wasted on frivolous Bears Ears lawsuit Forty-three percent of Navajos exist below the federal poverty line of $24,250 for a family of four. With numbers like those, who can afford…
September 23, 2017 Get feds out of the real estate business Mind you, we’re not talking about national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, or BLM land. The “public lands,” as westerners understand that term, comprise some…
September 22, 2017 What’s better for public lands, big dollar special interests or local interests? Patagonia says massive monuments means more public access. History tells us that is a LIE. Federal overreach never results in more access. By supporting…
