Land Management
Trump says he’ll move thousands of federal workers out of Washington. Here’s what happened the first time he tried
The Bureau of Land Management’s headquarters moved from the capital to Colorado in 2020, causing an exodus of leadership. If elected, Trump plans to use the same tactic across more of the federal government.
Court dismisses criminal charges against federal firefighter arrested while conducting official duties
The arrest and subsequent indictment of a federal supervisor doing his job had caused panic within the workforce and has some concerned the damage will be difficult to reverse.
‘Unprecedented’ indictment of federal firefighter leads employees to question their liabilities
A workforce is panicking after a local sheriff arrested a federal supervisor doing his job.
Gold, silver and lithium mining on federal land doesn’t bring in any royalties to the US Treasury – because of an 1872 law
Hard rock minerals like gold, silver, copper and lithium on public lands belong to the American public, but under a 150-year-old law, the U.S. gives them away for free.
Key federal agencies mostly followed procedure on Jan. 6, IG finds
The National Park Service could have taken more steps to prevent risks, auditor says, though organizer's lies made the planning more challenging.
Congress temporarily averts shutdown, but agencies still feel the pain
"Everything just stops," employees say of the devastating impacts of near shutdowns.
On shutdown eve, the Biden administration adjusts furlough plans at some agencies
Fewer government services will be available during a funding lapse than previously expected.
Overhaul Federal Permitting as Part of the Debt Limit Deal? Not as Easy as It Sounds.
Time is running out for a deal on permitting legislation to be included in a debt limit bill.
The National Park Service Considers a Digital Park Pass
Making a digital option for the American the Beautiful pass series that would live on mobile phone wallets is a goal shared by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Angus King, I-Maine, who introduced a bill that would require digital passes in February.
Principal Historian Turkiya Lowe Is Reshaping How the National Park Service Tells the American Story
Lowe, the first Black person and the first woman to oversee the history taught in the parks system, is focused on everyday people and unsung heroes.
Biden Administration Pledges $25 Million to Bring Bison Back to Tribal Lands
The Interior Department initiative will prioritize Indigenous culture and expertise.
‘It’s Glacial’: One Agency Is Still Struggling to Overcome the ‘Assault’ on Its Workforce
Biden promised to revive a "hollowed out" federal workforce, but one agency is struggling to realize that promise.
USDA to Use Outdoors Recreation to Boost Economy Around National Forests, Grasslands
The USDA is working on a broader push to help communities reap economic rewards from the growing recreation sector.
Influx of Federal Cash Headed to Trail Projects Nationwide
Some of the money is from new earmarks included in a recent federal spending package. The funding comes as bike and pedestrian trail use has been on the rise.
House GOP Would Make It Easier for Feds to Give Public Lands Away to States
House Republicans had an identical rule when they controlled the chamber from 2017 to 2019.
The Return of the American Bison Is an Environmental Boon — and a Logistical Mess
American bison are back on the rise. The problem is, they don't respect fences.
At Tribal Summit, Biden Pledges Federal Commitment to Indian Country
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he is poised to designate Avi Kwa Ame, a sacred site for Native American tribes in southern Nevada, as a national monument that would ensure the preservation of ancestral lands for those 12 tribes.
Feds to Colorado River States: Reduce Water Usage, or We Will Do It for You
The Interior Department outlined a path for unilateral cuts last week, upping the pressure on western states.
Yellowstone National Park Reopens Northeast Entrance Following Flood Damage
Number of visitors to Yellowstone has decreased following floods, road closures
New Federal Guidance Aims to Strengthen Indigenous Land Management
Tribal governments will now have a say in how 620 million acres of federal lands are managed.
GovExec Daily: Looking Back at the Malheur Anti-Government Occupation
Tom Shoop joins the podcast to discuss the latest in his "That Time" series.
