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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum Wants to Manage Greenland

A U.S. acquisition of Greenland would put the massive island under the control of Burgum's Interior Department

Jan 10 • Our Public Lands & Waters

Utah Gains More Control Over Its National Forests, Including Logging, Mining, and Grazing

U.S. Forest Service and Utah officials sign "shared stewardship" agreement

Jan 9 • Our Public Lands & Waters

Project 2025 and the Assault on Our Public Lands, Waters, and Wildlife

A look at how Project 2025 continues to determine public land management decisions

Jan 8 • Our Public Lands & Waters

How Foreign Oil Could Relieve Pressure to Drill on America's Public Lands

In an increasingly complicated world, a foreign regime change could affect domestic land management

Jan 3 • Our Public Lands & Waters

Born in a City, But Chasing Wilderness: The Life and Legacy of Bob Marshall

On January 2, 1901—125 years ago today—Robert “Bob” Marshall was born in New York City, about as far from true wilderness as you could imagine.

Jan 2 • Our Public Lands & Waters

Some Thoughts on 2025 and Looking Forward to 2026

Phew… what a year this was.

Dec 30, 2025 • Our Public Lands & Waters

This Year's Last Good Deed: Defend Our Endangered Wildlife and Plants

Today, December 22, is the last day to comment on proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act

Dec 22, 2025 • Our Public Lands & Waters

Mike Lee Is Coming For Your National Parks

Dec 17, 2025 • Our Public Lands & Waters

Staffing and Budget Cuts Are Leading to "Unpassable Trails, Unsafe Bridges, and Negative Environmental Impacts," New Forest Service Report…

“Public access, visitor satisfaction, and recreation-based economic contributions will continue to decline in 2026 and beyond without direction to…

Dec 17, 2025 • Our Public Lands & Waters

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