Conservation
11 articles
Interior Department Reviews Wilderness Policies
The U.S. Department of Interior has launched a sweeping review of its wilderness policies, encompassing oil and drilling leases, grazing regulations, wildlife management, and paleontological resources
New memo revives controversial cyanide bombs
In 2018, M-44 cyanide devices killed over 200 non-target animals, including a bear, yet a new memo appears to abolish the ban on their use on public lands.
Montana's 12,000-Acre Restoration Highlights Beaver Dam Analogs
Approximately 12,000 acres of degraded Montana wetland have been restored, demonstrating a powerful new frontier in ecological recovery.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Kills Uncollared Wolf Linked to Sheep Attacks
Colorado has already approved over $1.
Drought-Tolerant Wildflowers Boost Seed Banks by 263% Belowground
California's native wildflowers increased their underground seed banks by up to 263 percent during recent droughts, according to UCDavis and ScienceDaily .
Drought cripples northwest Colorado fisheries, lowering streamflows
In the Colorado River Headwaters, exceptional drought now encompasses the entire region in 2026, signaling an immediate and severe threat to the state's vital aquatic life.
How to Practice Sustainable Outdoor Recreation in Summit County
Last year, rangers in Summit County reported a 30% increase in human-wildlife conflicts and trail erosion incidents, even as 'Leave No Trace' awareness campaigns rose.
Wilderness Rules and Regulations Explained
On September 3, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Wilderness Act, protecting millions of acres of American land. This article explains the rules and regulations governing these protected wilderness areas.
Colorado wolf activity expands into central mountains
Colorado has paid over $1.
Colorado lawmakers approve new funding for wildlife crossings
Colorado's wolf reintroduction program faces a critical funding hurdle after the 2026 legislative session.
Bureau of Land Management director faces public land sales concerns
In 2012, Steve Pearce, now the confirmed director of the Bureau of Land Management, wrote that the federal government owns 650 million acres of land and 'most of it we do not even need,' a statement r