Federal land and water agencies count visitors in pilot projects
The feds released their first unified visitor count for public lands and waters, proposing 40 pilot projects to better track recreation across the West.
Federal land and water agencies count visitors in pilot projects
The feds released their first unified visitor count for public lands and waters, proposing 40 pilot projects to better track recreation across the West.
The feds scrapped a major 2024 conservation rule and proposed the first grazing update since 1995, reshaping how the West's public lands are managed.
The Senate approved legislation allowing a water pipeline beneath Sloan Canyon while expanding the conservation area by 9,290 acres.
Interior proposes rescinding BLM’s 2024 Public Lands Rule as lawmakers, industry, and conservation groups line up on both sides. Public comments are open.
Public lands sale blocked in the Senate, but fight isn’t over
Senate blocks proposal to sell 3 million acres of public land, but conservationists warn similar threats could return in future legislation.
Public lands in the cross hairs: officials, advocates sound alarm
A new Senate proposal could privatize over 250 million acres of public land. Lawmakers and conservation groups warn of lasting harm to water, wildlife, and access.