The Big Bend Region Is Losing Irreplaceable Pieces of US History
Beyond its environmental harms, border wall construction in West Texas is destroying archaeological sites
Lands & Waters: Parks & Wilderness
The Trump Administration Is Trying to Build Data Centers on Public Lands
The latest was supposed to be a solar project. Now, in a “bait and switch,” it’s set to power AI.
Effort to Unleash Cattle on Public Land Spells Trouble for Ecosystem Health
Conservation groups warn of the consequences of more livestock grazing
A New Fight Over National Monuments Emerges in Utah
Bears Ears and Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monuments are once again threatened by a major downsizing
Why Is the Federal Government Dumping Toxic Chemicals Onto Public Lands?
These spraying programs are creating “virtual dead zones” in wild places
Protected Public Lands Are Still the Backbone of America at 250
This uniquely American ideal—that wild places be protected and free to all—remains a defining legacy
Rewilding Takes Hold in Illinois
Lawmakers pass a measure to bring a novel conservation strategy to the Prairie State
As America Turns 250, Tribal and Japanese American Families Gather to Reclaim Their History
Remembering the Sand Creek Massacre and Amache internment camp, despite the Trump administration’s attempts to scrub history
Treasures
The winning essay in the 2026 Sierra Seedlings Youth Essay Contest
ICE Operations Around Public Lands and Other Spaces Keep Visitors Away
Minnesota residents describe avoiding parks after Operation Metro Surge
