The Wild Line

Bill and Anders cover the end of the budget reconciliation process, where a proposed public land sell-off was defeated, but many major setbacks for public lands remained. The Forest Service moved to weaken its rules for following the National Environmental Policy Act, and in Montana, a new Good Neighbor Authority agreement handed management of 200,000 acres of federal land over to the state. We also track a new lawsuit challenging the development of the so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” in the Florida Everglades.

Bill and Anders break down a big week for public lands. The Okefenokee Swamp is safe from mining, Arkansas banned large hog farms in the Buffalo River Watershed, and Senator Mike Lee’s latest land sell-off push has hit a snag. Major threats remain; the Trump administration moves to repeal the Roadless Rule, putting 58 million acres at risk. Plus, Senate updates, Forest Service rulemaking, and a tribute to Montana wilderness champion Pat Williams.

Today we’re tracking three major stories shaping the future of public lands and the communities that depend on them, including a new executive order aimed at “commonsense” wildfire prevention and response.

The latest updates from the Department of Justice, Senate drafts impacting public lands and forests, youth efforts on behalf of Bigfoot, and more.

Senators Lee and Daines revive dangerous land sell-off efforts, the DOI axes key science protections, and Alaska faces a new wave of oil and gas drilling, because apparently, recess doesn’t mean rest for public lands.

Join us in unpacking two major Supreme Court decisions, a controversial new directive from Interior Secretary Burgum, and what it all means for the future of sacred lands, environmental reviews, and public history.

Anders and Bill break down a big development in the ongoing budget reconciliation battle, and what it means for public lands.

Stay informed about what’s happening with our public lands, from Washington, D.C. to your own backyard with these Friday episodes.