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...
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...
Management of Lands with Wilderness Characteristics in the Uncompahgre Resource Management Plan: 30X30 Land Grab

Management of Lands with Wilderness Characteristics in the Uncompahgre Resource Management Plan: 30X30 Land Grab

The proposed changes to the Uncompahgre Resource management Plan in western Colorado is a prime example of how 30X30 is being achieved in the United States. Due to a settlement agreement the Uncompahgre Field Office is re-evaluating how lands in the Uncompahgre...