Topics Where We Work Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests

Public Lands

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Protecting the Future of Alaska’s Western Arctic
October 16, 2026 — A proposed rule would streamline permitting for oil and gas development in Alaska’s Western Arctic, with potential implications for globally important wildlife habitat and Indigenous subsistence resources.
ALASKA Arctic Lands
A group of white striped fish swim around coral underwater.
Marine National Monuments and Sanctuaries: Reminders of Our Shared Past and Connected Future
September 25, 2026 — Protecting the ocean’s past, wildlife, and future
Public Lands
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America’s Natural Heritage: National Monuments Are Essential for Birds—and for All of Us
September 24, 2026 — Protecting the places that sustain us all.
Public Lands
A Dusky Grouse perches on a wooden fence in front of a beautiful mountainous landscape.
Love Our Public Lands? That Means Maintaining Them
August 06, 2026 — Bills prioritizing upkeep at national parks, national monuments and other federal lands are making their way through Congress.
Public Lands
What Have We Done for Our Refuges Lately?
August 05, 2026 — Maintaining this vital part of our public lands network requires ongoing commitment.
Policy & Advocacy
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Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Extend Legacy Restoration Fund
June 10, 2026 — Proposal would help address deferred maintenance on public lands and support habitat, outdoor recreation, local communities and economies.
Public Lands
A Pileated Woodpecker clinging to a moss-covered tree trunk in a forest habitat.
The Good Neighbor Authority—The Most Important Forest Management Tool You’ve Probably Never Heard of
May 12, 2026 — The Good Neighbor Authority eases cooperation when things get messy.
Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests
A bright blue mountain bluebird sits on the branches of a dry bush.
How a Once Obscure Federal Law Could Shape America’s Public Lands for Decades
May 12, 2026 — The Congressional Review Act is increasingly part of discussions about   the management of our national parks, monuments and wildlife refuges.
Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests
Greater Sage-Grouse displaying its tail feathers during a bright sunset in a grasslands landscape.
What’s next for the Greater Sage-Grouse?
May 12, 2026 — The future of this species is tied to the health of the sagebrush and the implementation of recently finalized public land use plans
Sagebrush
Profile of a bird standing on a small rock in the water.
What Happens in the Arctic, Doesn’t Stay in the Arctic
February 25, 2026 — How bird migration connects us all.
Canada