New Water Quality Rule Reduces River Protections

Trump administration removes protections from streams and wetlands, putting America’s water at risk.

Action Alert, NewsGuest Contributor January 24, 2020EPA, WOTUS, American Whitewater, Clean Water Comment

Public Lands Issues We Hope Will Die in 2020

Our staff ponders the 11 public lands issues we hope we’ll never have to deal with again after 2020.

Outdoor AllianceJanuary 15, 2020outdoor alliance Comments

Administration Says Climate Change Will Not Be Considered in Environmental Reviews

The administration announced plans to weaken the National Environmental Policy Act, a law that protects public land and water by ensuring informed decision-making and public participation. Until March 10, they are accepting feedback on their plans.

Action Alert, LibraryTania Lown-HechtJanuary 9, 2020NEPA, Trump, Public Process Comment

Proponent of Public Land Sell Offs Will Continue to Lead BLM

Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced that he would extend the tenure of William Perry Pendley, who has been leading the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) since the summer.

Action AlertTania Lown-HechtJanuary 8, 2020BLM, public land heistComment