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By Federal Newswire | May 25, 2023
The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously in favor of the Sackett family in their long-standing legal conflict with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This decision, part of the Sackett v. EPA case, dismisses the "significant nexus" test that defined "navigable waters" under the Clean Water Act. The ruling clarifies federal authority, reducing conflicts between landowners, conservationists, and regulators.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) says the Biden Administration's land conservation plan is "unattainable."
By David Beasley | May 19, 2023
Despite President Biden's 30x30 initiative to increase federal ownership of land, controversies have arisen over presidential authority, monument size, resource protection, inclusion of non-federal lands, managing agencies, land use restrictions, and the process of monument creation.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
North Carolina land appraiser Walter “Terry” Douglas Roberts II pleaded guilty on May 12 to conspiring to defraud the U.S. as part of a syndicated conservation easement tax shelter scheme.
By Op-ed | May 1, 2023
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).
By Federal Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
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".
By Press Release | Apr 28, 2023
Margaret Byfield is Executive Director of the American Stewards for Liberty. The organization focuses on property rights issues.
By Federal Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
The 30x30 conservation initiative of the Biden Administration aims to increase federal ownership of land.
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
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.
By Greg Walcher | Apr 25, 2023
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.
By American Stewards of Liberty | Apr 19, 2023
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."
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Erika Benson, co-founder at Gokce Capital, recently explained the benefits and drawbacks that conservation easements offer property owners.
By Federal Newswire | Apr 13, 2023
The Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) has announced the promotion of Temple Stoellinger to Senior Fellow. PERC, a Montana-based nonprofit research institute, is recognized for its market-based conservation efforts concerning land, water, and wildlife. The Senior Fellowship program involves academics and professionals who align with PERC's conservation goals.
By T.H. Lawrence | Apr 12, 2023
What are conservation easements? Texas Land Trust Council Executive Officer Lori Olson took a shot at defining the term.
By David Beasley | Apr 10, 2023
Federal ownership and utilization of lands have been a subject of controversy, with conflicting public values giving rise to various questions and concerns. The Biden Administration's 30x30 conservation initiative is seeking to place more land under federal ownership.
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 6, 2023
The White House recently announced that a combined 514,000 acres of land is now under federal conservation protection.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Yesterday, the Bureau of Land Management announced a change to federal land leasing policies. The new rule permits federal land to be leased for voluntary conservation and restoration purposes. This development is seen as a positive step toward advancing conservation leasing efforts.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 9, 2023
The Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) is acknowledging the passage of the Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act, signed into law by President Biden on January 5, 2023. This legislation allows the Colorado River Indian Tribes to lease or exchange a portion of their water rights with other users in the Lower Colorado River Basin. The aim is to promote water conservation, enhance tribal sovereignty, provide new revenue opportunities for tribes, and assist western communities in avoiding expensive water reduction mandates during droughts.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
The Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) has announced the promotion of Dr. Bryan Leonard to the position of Senior Fellow. PERC is a nonprofit research institute based in Montana that focuses on market-based conservation efforts related to land, water, and wildlife.
