Environment

Bishop marks centennial anniversary of National Park Service

House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT) said that the National Park Service is “a uniquely American concept” on…

8 years ago

Zeldin voices concern about administration’s Antiquities Act overreach

U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY) wrote in an op-ed on Monday that the Obama administration’s “overzealous and overly broad interpretation”…

8 years ago

Barr announces bill to study feasibility of incorporating Camp Nelson Heritage Park into National Park system

Legislation announced by U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) on Thursday would authorize a study on the feasibility of incorporating the…

8 years ago

Murkowski blasts FWS rule on national wildlife refuge jurisdiction

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) recently pushed back on a Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) rule that preempts Alaska’s jurisdiction…

8 years ago

Fish and Wild Service announces $6.2 million for states to combat white-nose syndrome in bats

Fish and Wild Service (FWS) announced on Tuesday that it is directing $6.2 million to state natural resource agencies to…

8 years ago

Gardner announces EPA funding to help cover response costs of Gold King Mine spill

U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) recently marked the anniversary of the Gold King Mine spill by announcing $452,000 in federal…

8 years ago

Boustany applauds release of report on feasibility of coastal restoration, protection projects

U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA) announced on Thursday that the Army Corps of Engineers has reported favorably on restoration and…

8 years ago

Chaffetz bill would restore local control to state trust lands located inside federal conservation areas

Bipartisan legislation recently sponsored by U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) would enable state land exchange requests for parcels located within…

8 years ago

Thune, Rounds, Noem seek more outdoor opportunities with state-federal land swap bill

Legislation introduced by members of the South Dakota congressional delegation on Thursday outlines a federal-state land swap that would create…

8 years ago

Amodei introduces bill to promote conservation, development in Pershing County, Nevada

Legislation recently introduced by U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) would promote economic development and better management of lands in Pershing…

8 years ago

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