All articles tagged with #public lands
ProPublica and High Country News document a taxpayer-supported public-lands grazing system where 2024 fees run ~93% below private-market rates, subsidies exceed $2.5 billion, and wealth is concentrated among a small group of permittees, even as tens of millions of acres show environmental degradation and oversight has weakened amid political influence and a push to expand subsidies.
Senator Mike Lee has proposed an amendment that could lead to the sale of U.S. national parks, threatening their preservation, local economies, and American heritage. The article urges citizens to call their senators to oppose this amendment and protect national parks from being sold or privatized.
The US Interior Department rejected a bid for coal leasing in Utah, marking the third failed coal sale in the West this month, highlighting the decline of coal industry amid market shifts and environmental concerns.
The Trump administration proposes canceling a Biden-era public lands rule that balanced conservation with development, aiming to open more federal lands for drilling, logging, and mining, amidst industry support and environmental criticism.
The Department of the Interior proposes to rescind the 2024 Public Lands Rule, which prioritized conservation over other land uses, in order to restore balanced, multiple-use management of federal lands, supporting local communities, energy development, and recreation.
A proposed plan by Senator Mike Lee to sell hundreds of thousands of acres of public land in Western states was removed from a Republican bill after bipartisan opposition and concerns over privatization, with conservationists celebrating the victory and warning against future threats to public lands.
Senator Mike Lee withdrew his proposal to sell public lands from a major policy bill after facing strong opposition within his party and from Western states, as well as pushback from hunters and outdoorsmen.
The Senate removed a controversial provision from a major bill that would have allowed the sale of hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands, after opposition from both parties and concerns over foreign interests, with some lawmakers celebrating the preservation of public lands.
Senator Mike Lee is attempting to include a provision in a Republican budget bill to sell public lands, facing strong opposition from Democrats, environmental groups, and some Republicans, who argue it threatens conservation efforts and public access. Despite some modifications to narrow the scope, the proposal remains controversial and is unlikely to pass easily in the House.
A large and diverse crowd gathered in Cheyenne to protest against proposed public land sales by Sen. Mike Lee, who initially suggested selling over 3 million acres to fund affordable housing, but later limited the scope. The rally highlighted strong opposition from conservationists, hunters, and local residents, emphasizing Wyoming's deep connection to public lands and concerns over potential loss of iconic and local parcels. Despite some political support, the proposal faces scrutiny and opposition from local advocates and environmental groups.
A Republican proposal to sell millions of acres of public lands across Western states, including California, was removed from a Senate bill for violating procedural rules, sparking praise from environmentalists and opposition from land advocates. The plan, initially advanced by Senator Mike Lee, aimed to address housing needs but was deemed extraneous to the budget by the Senate parliamentarian, leading to its rejection. Lee has indicated plans to revise and reintroduce the proposal, but environmental groups see the decision as a victory for land conservation.
Senator Mike Lee's proposal to sell 3.3 million acres of public lands for housing was blocked by the Senate parliamentarian for violating rules on extraneous measures during budget reconciliation, facing backlash and requiring a 60-vote majority to pass.
Senator Mike Lee has revised his controversial plan to sell up to 3.3 million acres of public lands after bipartisan opposition and a ruling that his original proposal violated Senate rules; the new plan will exclude U.S. Forest Service land and limit sales to areas within 5 miles of population centers, amid ongoing political and environmental debates.
The Senate Parliamentarian has advised that several provisions in the Republicans' 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' violate the Byrd Rule and would require a 60-vote threshold to pass, including measures on offshore oil and gas projects, public land sales, renewable energy fees, and geothermal leasing, among others. Democrats oppose these provisions, emphasizing adherence to Senate rules and environmental protections.
The Senate's version of the 'Big Beautiful Bill' proposes selling nearly 250 million acres of public lands in the West, including areas like Timothy Lake in Oregon, to private developers, sparking opposition from environmental groups and Democrats who warn it would lead to the loss of public access and environmental degradation. The legislation aims to generate revenue and increase housing supply but faces significant resistance and concerns over long-term impacts on public lands.