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Federal agencies are failing to coordinate with local governments on land use issues, putting the welfare of people and local economies at risk, according to a briefing paper by American Stewards of Liberty (ASL).
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Touton: 'This winter’s snowpack is promising and provides us the opportunity to help replenish Lakes Mead and Powell in the near-term'
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released a 24 month study projection on April 20, which include “an increase to downstream flows from Lake Powell to Lake Mead of up to 9.5 million acre-feet this water year (Oct. 1, 2022 through Sept. 30, 2023),” according to the Bureau of Reclamation website.
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Williams: ‘I’m honored to announce the winners' of the National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest
A 15-year-old from Virginia won the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest with an acrylic painting of a hooded merganser.
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Director Sams: 'NPS has been a global leader in protecting our heritage and our planet'
The National Park Service (NPS) has released the third edition of its Green Parks Plan, which is a set of goals and objectives focused on advancing park operations in a sustainable manner.
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Mckinney: 'We look forward to expanding dispersed recreation and hunting access along the John Day River'
The Bureau of Land Management recently announced the acquisition of about 4,000 acres of private land along the John Day River in Central Oregon.
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A NEW INVESTMENT CATEGORY WOULD PLACE “NATURE’S ECONOMY” ON THE U.S. BALANCE SHEET
Efforts to address the climate crisis are taking a new direction, as those pushing the agenda seek to profit from what they call "nature's economy".
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California county planning director: local governments must insist on coordination with federal government land use plans
Sean Curtis, interim planning director of Modoc County, California, said the coordination process between local and federal government agencies in the planning phase is essential for the benefit of local citizens.
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Where exactly is this property?
It is hard to imagine any property owner with no idea how much land he owns or where it is, but that is the U.S. government.
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Daniel-Davis: 'This effort is a tangible example of what happens when communities, industry and the federal government identify a need'
In an April 6 news release, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced new community investment in Nevada.
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Monteleone: 'These repairs ensure that Minute Man National Historical Park will have the ability to continue sharing important historical stories'
In an April 10 news release, the U.S. National Park Service announced repairs would commence at the Minute Man National Historical Park.
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Zollner: 'Arkansas has completely gone from one zone to another'
In an April 5 news release, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discussed climate change and its effects in Arkansas.
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Stone-Manning: 'This large-scale transmission line will put people to work across our public lands'
The TransWest Express Project is one step closer to becoming a reality now that a notice to proceed has been issued for the 732-mile high voltage transmission line project.
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Raff: Frazar's leadership will provide 'cost-effective engineering solutions to western water needs'
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced it has chosen Edward Frazar P.E., to head the Civil Engineering Services Division 2 to lead three groups for the organization’s Technical Services Center (TCS).
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Newland: 'Tiwahe Initiative works because it gives Tribes the freedom and flexibility'
The U.S. Department of Indian Affairs recently announced the expansion of the Tiwahe Initiative.
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Stone-Manning: Wild-horse population 'creates a host of challenges in arid environments'
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has announced two wild horse fertility control trials will be conducted this summer at a corral facility in Nevada as part of the agency's efforts to control wild-horse populations.
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Interior Department: Midway Atoll a safe, protected place for monk seals 'to rest, frolic and eat'
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced the population growth of endangered Hawaiian monk seals at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge with a celebratory post to social media.
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Haaland: 'Avi Kwa Ame isn’t just a place. It’s the source of life that is sacred'
Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland, members of Nevada’s congressional delegation and tribal leaders celebrated the designation of Avi Kwa Ame as a National Monument in Las Vegas April 14.
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Op-ed: Key points for landowners to know about conservation easements
A Conservation Easement (CE) is an agreement that allows a third party, such as a land trust or government entity, to control the use of a private property for a specific "conservation purpose."
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Williams: 'The most helpful comments' will focus on specifics of proposals
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office is asking for public input on its proposal to develop a Travel Management Plan for Nevada's Muddy Mountains Wilderness area,
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Neill: Wild horses, burros are 'important American icons'
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is inviting folks who love wild horses and burros to tour the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral in Fallon, Nev., next month.
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