Sage Grouse Proposals Threaten Restrictions Across Millions of Acres

Sage Grouse Proposals Threaten Restrictions Across Millions of Acres

There has been a long debate over the Sage Grouse with environmental advocates pushing to have the species listed under the Endangered Species Act. In order to prevent an endangered species listing, a Sage Grouse Land Use Plan was developed. The Bureau of Land...
Lolo National Forest Plan Revision: 2 million acres at risk for recreation restrictions

Lolo National Forest Plan Revision: 2 million acres at risk for recreation restrictions

The United States Forest Service is updating the Lolo National Forest Plan. This plan will dictate how the 2 millions acres in central Montana are managed for the next several decades. All other plans will follow this overarching land management plan – such as...
Western Solar Plan: 22 million acres up for grabs for solar projects

Western Solar Plan: 22 million acres up for grabs for solar projects

There is a shift happening on public lands with two main drivers: recreation and renewable energy, solar and wind power. The climate agenda is shifting the priorities of our public lands. There has been a significant increase of solar farms on public land in recent...