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July 19, 2023 at 1:37 PM

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument expansion upheld, again

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument expansion upheld, again The D.C. Circuit ruled that the Oregon & California Lands Act does not preclude the designation or expansion of a national monument Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument expa…

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July 18, 2023 at 1:44 PM

Appeals court upholds Thacker Pass approval

Appeals court upholds Thacker Pass approval The mine will become the largest lithium mine in the U.S., and one of the largest lithium sources in the world, within the next few years. Appeals court upholds Thacker Pass approval Tuesday…

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July 17, 2023 at 1:39 PM

Groups seek to protect Arizona's Patagonia Mountains from mining

Groups seek to protect Arizona's Patagonia Mountains from mining Conservation advocates argue that federal agencies failed to adequately consider the impacts of exploratory drilling on wildlife and plant communities Groups seek to pro…

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July 14, 2023 at 1:56 PM

Bureau of Land Management Foundation names first CEO

Bureau of Land Management Foundation names first CEO Bureau of Land Management Foundation names first CEO Friday, July 14, 2023 I Ling Thompson, CEO of the Foundation for America's Public Lands; Foundation For Ameri…

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July 13, 2023 at 1:58 PM

Senate committee considers good public lands bills

Senate committee considers good public lands bills Senate committee considers good public lands bills  Thursday, July 13, 2023 Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto of Nevada chairs the Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Fo…

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July 12, 2023 at 1:58 PM

Summer brings record heat, drought across the West

Summer brings record heat, drought across the West Summer brings record heat, drought across the West  Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Lordsburg Playa, Hidalgo County, New Mexico, 2018; Patrick Alexander, Wikimedia Commons…

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July 11, 2023 at 1:53 PM

Western governors want to expand geothermal development

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July 10, 2023 at 1:47 PM

Analysis finds overwhelming support for proposed Public Lands Rule

Analysis finds overwhelming support for proposed Public Lands Rule Analysis finds overwhelming support for proposed Public Lands Rule Monday, July 10, 2023 Garden Park Fossil ACEC, Colorado; BLM/Flickr …

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June 30, 2023 at 5:10 PM

Look West Monthly: June, In Brief

Look West Monthly: June, In Brief June, in brief The Owyhee River, BLM Oregon Key news from June: The Biden administration issued an executive order establishing a 20-year mineral withdrawal around…

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June 30, 2023 at 1:53 PM

Dangerous heat and wildfire smoke impacting millions

Dangerous heat and wildfire smoke impacting millions Dangerous heat and wildfire smoke impacting millions Friday, June 30, 2023 Fire and smoke map developed by EPA and U.S. Forest Service. Source: @forestservice …

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June 29, 2023 at 1:55 PM

BLM holds record-breaking solar auction in Nevada

BLM holds record-breaking solar auction in Nevada BLM holds record-breaking solar auction in Nevada Thursday, June 29, 2023 Nevada Crescent Dunes solar energy development. Photo by BLM Nevada, Flickr …

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June 28, 2023 at 1:55 PM

The route and risks of Colorado-bound oil trains from Utah

The route and risks of Colorado-bound oil trains from Utah The route and risks of Colorado-bound oil trains from Utah Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Historic photo of Rio Grande Zephyr train in Glenwood Canyon next to the…

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June 27, 2023 at 1:50 PM

California lawmakers call on Biden to expand San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

California lawmakers call on Biden to expand San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Lawmakers call on Biden to expand San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Los Angeles skyline in the foregr…

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June 26, 2023 at 1:48 PM

Look West: BLM public lands rule is a common sense solution

Look West: BLM public lands rule is a common sense solution BLM public lands rule is a common sense solution Monday, June 26, 2023 Overview of Comb Ridge landscape. Photos courtesy of BLM Utah, Flickr.  …

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June 23, 2023 at 1:38 PM

Navajo Nation loses water rights case at Supreme Court

Navajo Nation loses water rights case at Supreme Court In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled against the Navajo Nation Navajo Nation loses water rights case at Supreme Court Friday, June 23, 2023 The…

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June 22, 2023 at 1:57 PM

The key to reducing wildfire smoke? More fire.

The key to reducing wildfire smoke? More fire. Holding controlled burns in the spring can minimize smoke impacts The key to reducing wildfire smoke? More fire. Thursday, June 22, 2023 The Kern Valley Hotshots assis…

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June 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM

A renewed push to protect the Owyhee

A renewed push to protect the Owyhee The challenges and opportunities of cooperative land use planning A renewed push to protect the Owyhee Wednesday, June 21, 2023 The Owyhee River, BLM Oregon Orego…

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June 20, 2023 at 1:35 PM

Rhetoric vs. reality on the Public Lands Rule

Rhetoric vs. reality on the Public Lands Rule “This is really about balancing the needs of our public lands.” Rhetoric vs. reality on the Public Lands Rule Tuesday, June 20, 2023 BLM Deputy Director of Policy and P…

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June 16, 2023 at 1:50 PM

Look West: Federal agency withdraws land for oil and gas leasing

Look West: Federal agency withdraws land for oil and gas leasing Federal agency withdraws land for oil and gas leasing Friday, June 16, 2023 Oil pump jack near Oilmont, Montana | Jason Woodhead via Flickr …

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June 15, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Look West: New report identifies importance of proposed conservation rule

Look West: New report identifies importance of proposed conservation rule New report identifies importance of proposed conservation rule Thursday, June 15, 2023 The United States Capitol | house.gov T…

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June 14, 2023 at 1:42 PM

Look West: Proposed conservation rule receives broad support

Look West: Proposed conservation rule receives broad support Proposed conservation rule receives broad support Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Montana’s Upper Missouri River Breaks Country | Bureau of Land Management via F…

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June 13, 2023 at 2:05 PM

Look West: Lithium companies trying to work around 150-year-old mining law

Look West: Lithium companies trying to work around 150-year-old mining law Lithium companies trying to work around 150-year-old mining law Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Open pit mine in Nevada / Bureau of Land Management v…

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June 12, 2023 at 1:50 PM

Look West: Rapidly-drying Arizona looks to Mexico for water

Look West: Rapidly-drying Arizona looks to Mexico for water Rapidly-drying Arizona looks to Mexico for water Monday, June 12, 2023 Boats in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico / Wikimedia Commons In light of dwind…

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June 9, 2023 at 1:44 PM

Look West: First youth climate trial to start next week in Montana

Look West: First youth climate trial to start next week in Montana While the youth plaintiffs have been preparing for the trial, lawmakers have been doubling down on Montana’s pro-fossil fuel laws and policies. First youth climate tri…

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June 8, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Look West: After 117 years, Antiquities Act continues to shape our conservation story

Look West: After 117 years, Antiquities Act continues to shape our conservation story President Biden has the opportunity to leave an enduring legacy of conservation for future generations of Americans. After 117 years, Antiquities Ac…

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June 7, 2023 at 1:33 PM

Look West: Wyoming lawmaker cites debunked legal theory to block conservation

Look West: Wyoming lawmaker cites debunked legal theory to block conservation Ide argues that a sale of land to the federal government can only proceed with the state's approval, but in reality there's little the state can do. Wyoming…

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June 6, 2023 at 1:34 PM

Look West: Colorado Supreme Court deals setback to stream access

Look West: Colorado Supreme Court deals setback to stream access With this decision, Colorado will remain unique among Western states for its lack of protected public stream access. Colorado Supreme Court deals setback to stream acces…

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June 5, 2023 at 1:37 PM

Look West: Urban sprawl collides with drought, wildfire risk across the West

Look West: Urban sprawl collides with drought, wildfire risk across the West Demand for more housing is running up against the challenges of water availability and wildfire risk, both of which are exacerbated by climate change. Urban …

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June 2, 2023 at 1:52 PM

Look West: Haaland announces historic protections for Chaco landscape

Look West: Haaland announces historic protections for Chaco landscape Haaland announces historic protections for Chaco landscape Friday, June 2, 2023 Pueblo Del Arroyo at Chaco Canyon National Historic Park. Jasperd…

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June 1, 2023 at 1:49 PM

Look West: Interior to invest $161 million in Western landscape restoration

Look West: Interior to invest $161 million in Western landscape restoration Interior to invest $161 million in Western landscape restoration Thursday, June 1, 2023 Colorado's San Luis Valley will receive $6.1 millio…

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May 31, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Look West Monthly: May, In Brief

Look West Monthly: May, In Brief May, in brief Lake Mead at Hoover Dam, October 2021; APK/Wikimedia Commons Key news from May: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico and Congressman Raúl M. Gri…

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May 31, 2023 at 1:48 PM

Look West: Could the Dolores River be Colorado’s next national monument?

Look West: Could the Dolores River be Colorado’s next national monument? Could the Dolores River be Colorado’s next national monument? Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Dolores River Canyon, Center for Western Priorities …

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May 30, 2023 at 1:48 PM

Look West: Judge rules in favor of corner-crossing hunters

Look West: Judge rules in favor of corner-crossing hunters Judge rules in favor of corner-crossing hunters Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Hunters on public land. Eric Coulter, BLM In a significant win for pu…

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May 26, 2023 at 1:29 PM

Look West: Supreme Court guts protections for wetlands

Look West: Supreme Court guts protections for wetlands Supreme Court guts protections for wetlands   Friday, May 26, 2023 Wetlands in the Green River floodplain in Utah, Utah Geological Survey The Sup…

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May 25, 2023 at 1:39 PM

Look West: Taxpayers lost out on billions thanks to antiquated oil and gas rules

Look West: Taxpayers lost out on billions thanks to antiquated oil and gas rules Taxpayers lost out on billions thanks to antiquated oil and gas rules Thursday, May 25, 2023 Well pads in the Permian Basin in New Mex…

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May 24, 2023 at 1:55 PM

Look West: Feds reject push to make copper a critical mineral

Look West: Feds reject push to make copper a critical mineral Feds reject push to make copper a critical mineral Wednesday, May 24, 2023 The Mission Complex open-pit copper mine in Pima Arizona; Joyce Cory, Wikimedi…

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May 23, 2023 at 1:49 PM

Look West: Lower Basin states reach deal to conserve Colorado River water

Look West: Lower Basin states reach deal to conserve Colorado River water Lower Basin states reach deal to conserve Colorado River water  Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Lake Mead at Hoover Dam, October 2021; APK/Wikimedia Co…

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May 22, 2023 at 1:52 PM

Look West: It's time to overhaul the 151-year-old General Mining Act

Look West: It's time to overhaul the 151-year-old General Mining Act It's time to overhaul the 151-year-old General Mining Act  Monday, May 22, 2023 A mining claim on Bureau of Land Management land; BLM/Flickr …

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May 19, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Look West: What does climate change have to do with the debit limit crisis?

Look West: What does climate change have to do with the debit limit crisis? What does climate change have to do with the debt limit crisis? Friday, May 19, 2023 Flooding near the North entrance of Yellowstone Nation…

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May 18, 2023 at 1:45 PM

Look West: Colorado River states near historic deal

Look West: Colorado River states near historic deal Colorado River states near historic deal Thursday, May 18, 2023 Lake Powell overlook, August 2021. Photo: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Flickr The thre…

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May 17, 2023 at 1:43 PM

Look West: Interior clears path for controversial Nevada lithium mine

Look West: Interior clears path for controversial Nevada lithium mine Interior clears path for controversial Nevada lithium mine Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Nevada mining operation. Photo: BLM Nevada, Flickr …

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May 16, 2023 at 1:49 PM

Look West: Could safety concerns derail Utah oil train?

Look West: Could safety concerns derail Utah oil train? Could safety concerns derail Utah oil train? Tuesday, May 16, 2023 A train exits Glenwood Canyon next to the Colorado River. Photo by Carol M Highsmith …

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May 15, 2023 at 1:45 PM

Look West: How culverts hurt fish and why replacing them can help

Look West: How culverts hurt fish and why replacing them can help How culverts hurt fish and why replacing them can help Monday, May 15, 2023 An example of a channel-spanning culvert which allows species and floodwa…

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May 12, 2023 at 1:45 PM

Idaho to wolves: Drop dead

Idaho to wolves: Drop dead Idaho to wolves: Drop dead Friday, May 12, 2023 Idaho Fish & Game Wildlife managers in Idaho approved a plan to slash the state's wolf population by 62 percent over the …

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May 11, 2023 at 1:48 PM

Look West: Ute Tribe sues over rejected bid to buy back Tabby Mountain

Look West: Ute Tribe sues over rejected bid to buy back Tabby Mountain Ute Tribe sues over rejected bid to buy back Tabby Mountain Thursday, May 11, 2023 Tabby Mountain, Utah. Photo: SITLA The Ute Ind…

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May 10, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Look West: Biden's opportunity at Molok Luyuk

Look West: Biden's opportunity at Molok Luyuk Biden's opportunity at Molok Luyuk Wednesday, May 10, 2023 A sunset illuminates the serpentinite of Molok Luyuk. Photo by Bob Wick. When President Barack …

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May 9, 2023 at 1:37 PM

Look West: The phantom 'non-profit' run by a shady ex-Trumper

Look West: The phantom 'non-profit' run by a shady ex-Trumper The phantom ‘non-profit’ run by a shady ex-Trumper Tuesday, May 9, 2023 The ostensible Washington DC headquarters of Protect The Public's Trust. Chris D'…

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May 8, 2023 at 1:53 PM

Look West: Uranium companies come knocking at Bears Ears

Look West: Uranium companies come knocking at Bears Ears Uranium companies come knocking at Bears Ears Monday, May 8, 2023 Harts Point, Utah, via Google Earth Two foreign uranium mining companies have…

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May 5, 2023 at 1:54 PM

Look West: Entire New Mexico delegation supports protecting Greater Chaco region, again

Look West: Entire New Mexico delegation supports protecting Greater Chaco region, again Entire New Mexico delegation supports protecting Greater Chaco region, again Friday, May 5, 2023 Chaco Culture National Histori…

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May 4, 2023 at 1:54 PM

Look West: Senate votes to end protections for lesser prairie chicken

Look West: Senate votes to end protections for lesser prairie chicken Senate votes to end protections for lesser prairie chicken Thursday, May 4, 2023 Lesser prairie chicken. Photo: Always a birder! via Flickr …

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