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Interior Department Releases Draft Critical Minerals List, Expands Outdoor Access, and Presses for Resolution Copper Mine Approval

September 2, 2025September 1, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior announced several key updates last week, including the release of the draft 2025 List of Critical Minerals, expanded access to federal …

Fly fishing at a National Wildlife Refuge.

National / Outdoor Recreation

Game-Changer: U.S. Unveils Historic Plan to Open 87,000 Acres for Hunting and Fishing

May 5, 2025May 4, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior has unveiled a sweeping proposal to significantly increase hunting and fishing access across public lands, aiming to enhance recreational opportunities while …