Welcome to the first edition of our weekly public lands update, where we break down the most important news and policy changes affecting public lands.
Topics Covered This Week:
Public Land Sales Back on the Table? – Some Republican lawmakers are considering selling off public lands to fund tax cuts and housing near national parks.
DOI Moves on Executive Order: "Make DC Safe and Beautiful" – Trump’s order includes graffiti removal but raises concerns about criminalizing homelessness.
BLM’s Proposed Emergency Coal Lease – 1,350 acres in North Dakota under review, with public comments open through May 2.
Montana Rejects Utah’s Public Land Lawsuit – A win for public lands as Montana lawmakers vote against supporting state control over federal lands.
New Congressional Bill & Conservation Funding – Potential changes to the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 could affect funding for youth and conservation corps projects.
Links & Resources:
The Wilderness Society: Public lands sale discussion
Department of the Interior: Executive order on D.C. parks
BLM Public Comment: Emergency coal lease proposal
Montana Free Press: Montana lawmakers reject Utah’s land lawsuit
Congress.gov: Proposed bill affecting conservation projects
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