Public Lands/Wilderness
Monday, January 30, 2023
NM Lawmakers Weigh Next Step for Wildlife Crossings
Reducing the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions is the goal of a bill before the New Mexico Legislature this session. Sen. Mimi Stewart, D-…
Study: Wolf Packs Suffer Greatly When One Dies by Human Action
Wolf packs lose their ability to thrive when one of their members dies as a result of human activity, according to a new study that comes amid calls …
Study Locates Fences in SW MT for Sake of Migrating Wildlife
Migrating wildlife can struggle with the extensive fencing throughout the West, and a new study is filling in the gaps on where these fences are in …
Proposed NV National Monument Seen as Crucial to Biden '30x30' Campaign
Nevada is still waiting for official designation of a new national monument. In late November, President Joe Biden said he is "committed" to …
New Grants to Help Preserve Iconic Mesa Verde Viewshed
A new grant is expected to help close the deal to protect key parcels of historic ranchlands and wildlife habitat adjacent to Mesa Verde National Park…
New Columbia River Protections Under EPA Permits
The Environmental Protection Agency has ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to stop oil and other toxic chemical discharges into the Columbia …
New Company Helps Cities with Reforestation
By Sakshi Udavant for Next City.Broadcast version by Edwin J. Viera for New York News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-…
Third of Yellowstone Elk Habitat Not Protected from Development
More than a third of all known elk habitat in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem remains wide-open for human development, according to new analysis …
“Forest Bathing”: A Worthy New Year’s Resolution?
Get in shape. It's a common New Year's resolution, but research shows the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku - or "forest bathing" - has multiple …
Group Rallies to Protect Montana Constitution
The new year begins with the prospect of big changes to the Montana state Constitution that have been drafted by GOP lawmakers and opposed by conserva…
Oil and Gas Leasing Reform to Continue in 2023
New Mexico residents are expected to testify next month in virtual hearings on a draft rule to curb methane pollution from the oil and gas sector…
EPA Issues Water Protection Permits for Columbia River Dams
The Environmental Protection Agency has ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to stop oil and other toxic chemical discharges into the Columbia …