Future of the newest national monuments looks murky after White House communication
White House communication has caused confusion over the fate of the country's newest national monuments in California.
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This Utah Adventure Town Wants To Put The Brakes On Promoting Itself
Tourists are visiting national parks and surrounding public lands in record numbers this summer, which is causing some overwhelmed national park gateway towns to rethink their promotion strategies.
Biden's Public Lands Nominee To Be Grilled By Senate, Unlike Trump's Pick
If confirmed, environmental leader Tracy Stone-Manning would be the first permanent director of the Bureau of Land Management in four years.
Interior Nominee Deb Haaland Faces Tough Questions On Climate Goals
Despite Biden's ambitious climate plan, Haaland told lawmakers the country would not abandon fossil fuels "overnight." If confirmed, she would be the first Native American Cabinet secretary.
Trump To Withdraw Polarizing Nominee To Lead Bureau Of Land Management
The Trump administration is planning to withdraw William Perry Pendley as its nominee to lead the agency. Pendely has faced criticism for past statements in support of selling off public land.
Lawsuit Seeks Removal Of Trump Lands Appointees
In a lawsuit filed Monday, conservationists allege the Trump administration's unprecedented use of non-confirmed directors at the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management violates law.
As Backcountry Travelers Shift Load To Goats, National Forests Eye Risks
Hikers and hunters have long relied on horses, mules and llamas to carry gear on long backcountry trips. Now, many are getting into goats. Many say they're superior, but critics see risks to wildlife.
Illegal Pot Operations In Public Forests Are Poisoning Wildlife And Water
Insecticides and other chemicals found at the sites threaten long-term damage to ecosystems. California law enforcement, ecologists and others are cracking down.
On Public Lands, Visitors Surge While Federal Management Funds Decline
Western towns surrounded by and dependent upon public lands are forced to get creative as federal recreation budgets continue a slow decline. They are boosting local efforts to maintain public access.
Meet The Restaurateurs Fighting To Save The Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument
Hell's Backbone Grill is an acclaimed restaurant founded nearly 20 years ago at the edge of the Utah monument. Now, amid controversy, its owners are battling Trump's plans to downsize the land.