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The Roundup

A collection of 3 issues

The Roundup: LWCF, Wildlife Refuges, and Public Lands as Common Ground

We learned a couple of days ago that Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is attempting to illegally divert funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) in order to halt the purchase of new public lands. These lands range from large acquisitions to something as small as a boat launch

The Roundup: National Parks, a Grand Canyon Loss, and Illegal Fencing

Some news and reading about the public lands for your Monday morning. In late 2024, the residents of Mancos, Colorado, tore down miles of illegally constructed barbed wire fencing put up by a religious sect in San Juan National Forest that blocked grazing, recreation, and logging activities. Known as the

The Roundup: Public Lands, Farms, and the Far Right

Following up on the previous newsletter, the House Rules Committee removed an amendment in the Republican budget bill aimed at selling public lands. While the bill has moved to the Senate, it’s possible this will be brought up again. In any case, this won't be the last