Public Lands

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An M-44 cyanide device partially visible in a desolate public land landscape, symbolizing a renewed threat to wildlife and public safety.

New memo revives controversial cyanide bombs

In 2018, M-44 cyanide devices killed over 200 non-target animals, including a bear, yet a new memo appears to abolish the ban on their use on public lands.

Khalid El-Sayed·June 26, 2026

Panoramic view of the majestic and rugged terrain of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument under a dramatic sunset sky.

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Congress moves to undo monument plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante

In a move poised to redefine federal land protections, Utah lawmakers have introduced resolutions to overturn the 1.

Eleanor Hayes·June 5, 2026

A majestic mountain range overlooking a serene lake, surrounded by dense, old-growth forests, symbolizing the beauty and vastness of protected wilderness areas.

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Wilderness Rules and Regulations Explained

On September 3, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Wilderness Act, protecting millions of acres of American land. This article explains the rules and regulations governing these protected wilderness areas.

Adam Jankowski·May 30, 2026

The Bureau of Land Management headquarters with maps and documents, symbolizing the debate over public land sales.

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Bureau of Land Management director faces public land sales concerns

In 2012, Steve Pearce, now the confirmed director of the Bureau of Land Management, wrote that the federal government owns 650 million acres of land and 'most of it we do not even need,' a statement r

Khalid El-Sayed·May 20, 2026