197. Mountain Towns, like Estes Park, Face an Uncertain Economic Future
Estes Park, Colorado, gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, has long relied on its outdoor recreation economy. In fact, just a few years ago, it was outpacing the rest of Colorado in tourism growth...
15 Sep 202514min
Why Burgum Intends to Repeal the Public Lands Rule ft. the Center for Western Priorities - Public Lands News (Sept 8 - 12)
There is just one week left to comment on the USDA’s intent to rescind the Roadless Rule. The comment period closes September 19th. As of this recording, more than 78,000 comments have already been su...
12 Sep 202513min
The Decades Long Fight to Save the Boundary Waters Continues | Ecocide Ep1
In the pilot episode of Ecocide, we look at two primary threats to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: mining and climate change.Spanning over 1.1 million acres of boreal forest, glacial lakes,...
8 Sep 202521min
Congress Moves to Strip Public Lands Protections in Alaska, Montana, and North Dakota Using the Congressional Review Act ft. Professor John Ruple - Public Lands News (September 1 - 5)
This week's Public Lands News episode is covering public lands protections, Congressional tools, and new funding announcements, including:USDA Proposal to Rescind the Roadless Rule: 45 million acres o...
5 Sep 202520min
195. Leaving Public Lands for Dead (The First 200 Days of Trump)
We've been tracking the attacks on public lands since January 20, 2025, and while this short episode only covers a few of the main events, hundreds of other things have happened specifically targeting...
1 Sep 202529min
USDA Sets Roadless Rule Repeal in Motion ft. Trout Unlimited and National Park Staff Unionize - Public Lands News (August 25 - 29)
This week on Public Lands News, we’re covering staffing crises, forest protections, and union victories, including:National Park Service Staffing Crisis continues — closures, delayed responses, and wh...
29 Aug 202516min
194. Is Your Morning Coffee Funding Deforestation? with Etelle Higonnet
While everyone starts their morning a little differently, one thing many people have in common is pouring a cup of coffee. But what if I told you that your daily ritual of coffee is more than likely f...
25 Aug 202542min
Trump's AI Action Plan + WOTUS ft. Barbra Calantas and a Small Victory for Oak Flat, Arizona ft. Access Fund - Public Lands News (August 18 - 22)
This week on Public Lands News, we’re tracking urgent comment deadlines and court victories, including:- Forest Service Reorganization (comment period closes August 26)- Artificial Intelligence & Envi...
22 Aug 202527min
