Land Management
This land is our land: States crack down on foreign-owned farm fields
As foreigners buy up American agricultural land, lawmakers want to keep certain countries out.
Using future, not just historical data projections could make state, local infrastructure designs more resilient
One county is baking sea level rise data projections into its building design requirements in an effort to prepare for the future effects of climate change.
Louisiana breaks ground on experimental project to rebuild lost wetlands
The Mid-Barataria Diversion Project is a cornerstone of a $50 billion effort to save the state’s eroding coast.
House GOP Would Make It Easier for Feds to Give Public Lands Away to States
The rule would apply to any land owned by the federal government, almost all of which is in 11 Western states and Alaska.
How 3 States Are Trying to Help Their Farmers Deal With Drought
Swaths of the country have baked this summer under hot and dry conditions, making it tougher to keep crops growing and livestock healthy. In some cases, state governments are stepping up work with their agriculture sectors in response.
How Rethinking Land Use Can Boost Local Government Revenue
Governments looking to make revenue streams more dependable should consider revisiting land-use regulations, incentives and taking other steps, says a recent report.
Forest Service Rushes to Hire Enough Firefighters Ahead of Wildfire Season
Stakeholders warn shortages again threaten the Biden's administration's approach to combatting the fires.
How Cities and Counties Are Dumping Abandoned Properties
Vacant building issues include unpaid property taxes, fires and crime, but localities are making some progress reining them in.
Hunting Destructive Feral Hogs Saves Livestock and Property—and Provides ‘Excellent Table Fare’
Hunters in Alabama can now legally hunt wild pigs at night, an additional method of controlling the destructive invasive species.
Smart, Proactive Land Management Crucial as Flooding Intensifies
COMMENTARY | Here are four ways to avoid the loss of life and expansive and expensive property damage while maintaining healthy watersheds.
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Report: Small Landlords Face Dramatic Drop in Rent Payments
In a study of two cities, 60% of renters paid in full in June 2020 compared with 77% the same month in 2019.
A Bipartisan Push Could Change State Wildlife Protection
A bill in Congress would direct nearly $1.4 billion annually to state and tribal wildlife agencies to protect overlooked species.
Republicans Grill Interior Nominee Over Potential Energy Job Losses
U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland sought to downplay her previous statements against fracking and drilling, while also reiterating that the Biden administration is committed to shifting toward clean energy.
‘Indian Country’ Is Excited about the First Native American Secretary of the Interior – and the Promise She Has for Addressing Issues of Importance to All Americans
COMMENTARY | U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland's record shows she is committed to making progress on larger challenges that affect all Americans, like climate, environmental protection, public lands and natural resource management.
Land Managers Can’t Burn the West Fast Enough
Prescribed burns, which create buffers against larger fires, can do only so much.
Racial Justice Push Creates Momentum to Protect Black-Owned Land
The pandemic and new state and federal laws push landowners to plan for succession.
Can Protecting Land Promote Employment?
COMMENTARY | In New England, the answer is yes.
Heaps of Cash, Strong Odors and Other Challenges With Local Pot Regulation
“We’ve been basically building this airplane as we fly it,” said one local official as he discussed his county’s efforts to implement recreational marijuana legalization.
California Town Launches 'Goat Fund Me' for Fire Prevention
Officials from Nevada City are crowdfunding the rental of a grazing goat herd to eat flammable plants on city-owned land.
A Setback for Trump's Plan to Slash Public Lands
Environmentalists and tribes won an early legal advantage in their battle to protect Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
