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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service has proposed eliminating federal roadless-area protections covering more than 44 million acres of national forest, potentially expanding access for timber production, road construction …
U.S. Seeks to Lift Road Restrictions on 44 Million Forest Acres Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior will add 1,488 hunting and sport fishing opportunities across 111 federal refuges and hatcheries in 32 states, expanding public access across more …
Interior Opens 1,488 New Hunting, Fishing Opportunities Read More
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of the Interior marked the sixth anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act by pointing to nearly $280 million in recently completed infrastructure work …
Interior Touts $280 Million in Capital-Area Public Land Upgrades Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized changes to Endangered Species Act regulations that will narrow automatic protections for threatened wildlife and expand consideration of economic and …
Interior Eases Endangered Species Rules for Development Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior proposed giving Western states and tribes broader authority to manage grizzly bears in recovered areas while retaining the species’ threatened status under …
Interior Seeks Wider State Control of Grizzly Management Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Departments of the Interior and Commerce have finalized a rule rescinding the longstanding regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act, narrowing the scope …
Interior, Commerce Finalize ESA Rule Rescinding ‘Harm’ Definition Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Departments of the Interior and Agriculture are seeking public nominations for long-distance biking routes as they begin implementing a federal law that could establish at …
Interior Seeks Biking Trail Proposals to Expand Recreation Access Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has opened a 60-day public comment period on proposed recreational climbing guidance and potential revisions to wilderness management policies, a review that …
Interior Seeks Public Input on Climbing, Wilderness Policies Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior is distributing more than $461 million in grants to states, territories, and the District of Columbia for parks, trails, and outdoor …
Interior Department Distributes $461 Million for Parks and Recreation Projects Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior announced a series of policy proposals and agreements this week affecting offshore energy regulation, Alaska Native probate services, and wildlife management …
Interior Proposes Energy, Wildlife, Alaska Probate Policy Changes Read More