Across the Nation, People Speak Out Against Public Lands Sell-Off
A recent lawsuit in Utah has empowered the anti-public lands movement, and without protections in place, the current administration poses a serious threat to the future of public lands in the United States. Across the country, people are lining up to voice their opposition to public lands sell off.
Utah Lawmakers Hint at “War” in Federal Land Dispute
Utah’s congressional delegation took what could only be called an extraordinary step—arguing that the status quo could potentially “justify” civil war.
Sen. Martin Heinrich weighs in on public lands sell off
Republicans want to sell off our country’s natural wonders, lands that belong to YOU.
Los Angeles Times Opinion: The 2024 election will conserve or break apart cherished public lands
All Americans share ownership of two-thirds of Utah’s great reaches of deserts and mountains. The state’s elected officials deeply resent this fact.
Tribune Editorial: Utah’s latest land-grab lawsuit has no legal leg to stand on
Instead of picking fight after fight, Utah should respect our national treasures.
Utah revives public land grab scheme. What it could mean for Idaho
Idaho Statesman Opinion and Commentary
A recent filing at the U.S. Supreme Court should anger every Idahoan, and every Westerner, who loves the land.
18 Million Acres of Public Land Are on the Line in Utah in a New Lawsuit
Outside Magazine
The state has a bounty of BLM land with ample outdoor recreation opportunities. But if the state’s attorney general has his way, Utah would wrest back control of millions of those acres.
Video: Protecting Nature's Treasures - The Significance of the Public Lands Rule
Today June 10th, marks a new era in our public lands’ stewardship with the official implementation of the Public Lands Rule (PLR). The PLR will help safeguard our nations most beloved natural landscapes and ensure countless families access to the great outdoors.
DeGette, Huffman Applaud Biden Administration Finalization of the Rule to Protect and Preserve Public Lands
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) and Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) applauded the Biden Administration for finalizing the Conservation and Landscape Health rule.
“The United States is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, and these public lands provide recreational opportunities, increase tourism, and support biodiversity. Beyond these impacts, public lands play an important role in mitigating the impact of climate change and improving the health of our planet,” said DeGette. “Today’s final rule is a significant accomplishment for land conservation and wildlife protection, and I am proud that BLM and the Biden Administration are continuing to lead in defending our natural world.
BLM Rule to Balance Land Use Sees Overwhelming Public Support
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today ended a 90-day comment period on the proposed Public Lands Rule, which will put conservation on equal footing with oil and gas development and other extractive uses - 92% of the comments supported the Public Lands Rule, and were submitted from all 50 states
Legal Experts Comment on Public Lands Rule
On June 15, 2023, 27 legal experts sent a letter to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) director Tracy Stone Manning reiterating the legality of the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, known as the Public Lands Rule.
New Mexicans Show Strong Support for Bureau of Land Management's Proposed Public Lands Rule
New Mexicans across the state commended the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s proposed public lands rule that will prioritize conservation in land management decisions. The agency is holding its second in-person meeting in Albuquerque today to answer questions from the public about the proposal. The BLM plays a critical role in New Mexico, managing over 13.5 million acres of lands across the state.
Coloradans Show Strong Support for Bureau of Land Management's Proposed Public Lands Rule
Policy will strengthen conservation and restoration of lands, watersheds, wildlife in face of climate change