🚨 BREAKING: The Trump admin is proposing to revoke the 10-mile withdrawal around Chaco Canyon. Sec Burgum gave me his word that he would send an official with decision-making authority to conduct in-person, individual tribal consultation with each tribe that has an interest in Chaco. He has not.

Chaco Canyon is a living, cultural landscape and the Trump administration's proposal to fully revoke the 10-mile mineral withdrawal is out of touch and immoral. They've opened a 14-day comment period. Please leave a comment to protect Chaco.

14 days to save Chaco Canyon from the Trump administration! Let’s make our voices heard.

9 more days to make it clear to Donald Trump: keep your hands off Chaco and our public lands! Make your voice heard; link in the comments.

Chaco Canyon is not for sale! Let’s make our voices loud and clear ⬇️ eplanning.blm.gov/Participate-...

🚨 It’s official 🚨 President Trump has virtually eliminated Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah. The Wilderness Society will stand alongside Tribal Nations, local communities, and supporters across the country to fight for these remarkable places.

President Trump virtually eliminates Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments

President Trump virtually eliminated Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments, once again reducing protections for two of America's most iconic public landscapes.

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As we reflect upon the last 250 years of our nation, The Wilderness Society’s Governing Council Member Theodore Roosevelt IV calls on public lands supporters to hold our leaders accountable for decisions that will shape what comes next. Watch the video below and take action: https://bit.ly/3SXWkTv

TWS Governing Council Member Ted Roosevelt IV: Voters Must Hold Leaders Accountable

As we reflect upon the last 250 years of our nation, The Wilderness Society’s Governing Council Member Theodore Roosevelt IV calls on public lands supporters to hold our leaders accountable for decisions that will shape what comes next.  Future generat...

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As we approach America's 250th, The Wilderness Society’s Governing Council Member Theodore Roosevelt IV shares his thoughts on our nation’s conservation legacy and responsibility to defend them against threats to weaken their protections. Watch and take action: https://youtu.be/udBuFWuyg8w

TWS Governing Council Member Ted Roosevelt IV: Public Lands & American Trust

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In a conversation with TWS President Tracy Stone-Manning, Ted Roosevelt IV reflects on the legacy of President Roosevelt and why conserving public lands for future generations is one of the highest forms of patriotism.

On our nation's conservation legacy: Interview with TWS Governing Council Member Ted Roosevelt IV

TWS Governing Council Member Ted Roosevelt IV on national monuments and the Antiquities Act

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Sen. Padilla: Right at the deadline, the Republican majority filed an amendment to the previously bipartisan wildfire bill to codify the repeal of the roadless rule. The last-minute move destroys bipartisan opportunity for compromise.

Sen. Heinrich: We took a previously largely bipartisan, constructive wildfire effort, and now it has become a partisan-pitched battle over repealing the roadless area.

Sen. Heinrich: I am disappointed that we have yet another business meeting where we are considering zero conservation bills that are priorities for my members.

Bad news: A new bill introduced by Senator John Barrasso (WY) and backed by Senator Mike Lee (UT) would strike down protections for 45 million acres of national forests by nullifying the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Tell your Senators to vote NO on S. 140: https://bit.ly/4geri3h

BLM oil and gas lease sales can have major environmental and economic impacts on communities. Join us w/ @wilderness.org June 4 @ 1 PM MT to learn how local governments can take action. Register: tinyurl.com/pnswyh4k

The Wilderness Society @wilderness.org has some maps and stats here: www.wilderness.org/articles/med...

Map: 5 million acres of recommended wilderness thought under threat in expected USDA secretarial memorandum

According to a report in The New York Times, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is preparing to release a secretarial memorandum that aims to open the door for destructive development and motorized ve...

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Sen. Heinrich: I want to commend Senator Barrasso for working in a very bipartisan way on dealing with wildfire threats that we're all struggling with. And I think putting the Roadless Rule repeal into this legislation just blows that up.

Senate Republicans created a Trojan Horse to repeal the Roadless Rule. We need to raise our voices to push back!

BREAKING 🚨 The Bureau of Land Management is proposing a rule to fast-track drilling in the Western Arctic, forcing approvals in as little as 60 days and cutting out meaningful public input and environmental review. Read more: https://bit.ly/3PzIZzr

$1 billion for a Ballroom, $10 billion for vanity projects in DC, $15 million for an arch in front of Arlington Cemetery. Meanwhile—they are proposing to cut over $1 billion in tribal programs, tribal housing, education, water and other basic programs, while opening sacred sites like Chaco Canyon.

Rep. Stansbury: How can the Interior DeptJustify $1 billion in cuts totribal funding? they can’t.

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BREAKING 🚨 The Trump administration is officially repealing the BLM Public Lands Rule, culminating a rollback process launched last year. They’re prioritizing drilling and mining over conservation, outdoor access and the future of the places we all share. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43347Bg

During Grist's event at #SFClimateWeek, climate impact stepped off the page and into real life through powerful and personal storytelling. Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/48JlOcA (This event was supported by Patagonia, WHEN Justice and The Wilderness Society.)

Turning the Tide: Stories of Climate Solutions from Grist at San Francisco Climate Week

Climate solutions aren’t driven by data and policy alone – they’re ignited by people. By place. By the lived experiences that turn urgency into action. ​Join Grist for an unforgettable evening where...

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A coalition of national and regional affordable housing organizations, conservation groups, and tribal housing advocates has come together around a shared idea: protecting public lands and addressing housing affordability aren’t competing priorities; they are complementary: https://bit.ly/4mY7xOU

Unprecedented alliance highlights need for real affordable housing solutions without sacrificing public lands

Leaders of the affordable housing and public lands community unveil “Shared Ground” affirming that protecting public lands and expanding affordable housing are complementary, not competing, priorities.

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Chaco Canyon is a living, cultural landscape and it is worth protecting.

Chaco Canyon is a living, cultural landscape and it is worth protecting.

YouTube video by U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich

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The fight isn't over. We will keep fighting to protect clean water and wildlife, defend the freedom the Boundary Waters provides, and ensure it endures for future generations.

BREAKING: The admin is proposing a full revocation of the 20-year oil and gas ban in New Mexico’s Greater Chaco Region. This would be a devastating reversal of hard-won protections for one of the Southwest's most sacred landscapes. Tell BLM: Keep Greater Chaco protected! https://bit.ly/3OaqfG9

Our new report: "Not for Sale: The Fight for Public Lands" features 10 American landscapes threatened by drilling and mining. It also features powerful stories from 11 unique leaders working to keep these places protected. Read more and take action: https://bit.ly/3NWCG8m

BREAKING! 🚨 Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representative Celeste Maloy (R-UT) just introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the monument’s management plan. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ruDyit

We need your help ASAP! The administration is moving quickly to advance oil and gas leasing in the sensitive coastal plain of the Arctic Refuge, where caribou give birth. Send a message to the BLM before March 5: https://bit.ly/4rQRYKC

Tell BLM: Protect caribou calving grounds in the Arctic Refuge

Oil and gas drilling doesn't belong here. Act now to protect the Arctic Refuge

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Tomorrow, Steve Pearce could face questioning at his Senate confirmation hearing. He is the nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management, the agency responsible for overseeing 245 million acres of public land. We came up with some important questions senators should ask: https://bit.ly/4aJOtOF