Public Lands/Wilderness
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Rural OR communities face new challenges in fighting wildfires
By Julia Tilton for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Oregon News Service for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collaborati…
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
NM designates 250 miles as 'Outstanding National Resource Waters'
A New Mexico agency has stepped up vigilance of the state's limited water resources. On Tuesday, the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission …
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Gordon seeks $130 million more for WY wildfire mitigation budget
In the Wyoming governor's new supplemental state budget, the biggest line item by far is wildfire recovery. Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday gave a …
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Utah leads effort to sell off public lands in NM, other states
Utah is leading a battle over control of public lands, with New Mexico and other Western states caught in the crosshairs. Utah's Republican …
Monday, December 9, 2024
Protesters rally against fracking near Ohio parks
Protesters are gathering at the Columbus Public Safety Building today to voice opposition to plans that could expand fracking activities near the stat…
Monday, December 9, 2024
ID joins lawsuit that could threaten access to public lands, critics say
Advocates for public lands access are raising alarms about a lawsuit that could be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Utah has filed a suit arguing …
Monday, December 9, 2024
New research says Midwest is prime target for wetlands loss
Minnesota is credited for having strong wetland protections. But the research community warns the growing presence of factory farms in the Midwest …
State agency hosts talks across Wyoming on declining mule deer
After a devastating recent winter, the already-struggling mule deer population in Wyoming took a big hit and the state's wildlife agency is …
ME counters learning loss with expanded outdoor programs
Maine educators are expanding outdoor learning opportunities to help build the next generation of environmental stewards. The state has unveiled a …
Environmental groups buck grazing expansion in MT's Custer Gallatin
A federal court in Montana has held a hearing more than two years after a coalition of environmental advocates sued the U.S. Forest Service and the …
Hungry goats help restore native Iowa habitat
Some Iowa farmers are putting a new spin on an age-old animal behavior. They're using goats to remove weeds, overgrown brush, and non-native …
SD PSA on grasslands wins regional Emmy award
Native grasslands are the most threatened ecosystem in North America. A South Dakota advocacy group hopes its educational campaign will reach a …