Panel puts spotlight on Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, BLM Director Steve Pearce, and anti-park members of Congress SANTA FE— Leaders from New Mexico advocacy groups and the Center for Western Priorities called on President Donald Trump, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and former New Mexico congressman and current Bureau of Land Management director Steve Pearce to
More Than 330 Organizations Tell Trump Administration: America’s National Monuments Are Not for Sale
President Trump Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum cc: Members of Congress Our national parks and monuments are among our country’s most precious places. These cherished spaces protect Tribal and Indigenous homelands, outdoor access, drinking water, and wildlife habitats. They sustain rural economies and support family businesses. They belong to all Americans. Public lands
Member Op-Ed: Don’t Abandon World Heritage
The July 26 front-page article “Okefenokee becomes a World Heritage site” prominently noted the addition of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge to the UNESCO World Heritage List, making it the 27th World Heritage Site in the United States. Unfortunately, Okefenokee might be the last such addition for years to come. The United States led the
Environmental Groups Challenge Trump EPA’s Rejection of Hawaiʻi’s Clean Air Plan in Federal Court
Environmental Groups Challenge Trump EPA’s Rejection of Hawaiʻi’s Clean Air Plan in Federal Court Coalition asks court to overturn an illegal EPA rule that harms the state’s iconic and unique park lands FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ivan Moreno, NRDC, im*****@**dc.org, 312.651.7932 Isaac Moriwake, Earthjustice, im*******@**********ce.org, 808.222.2531 HONOLULU (July 22, 2026) — A coalition of conservation
Coalition Urges BLM to Defer Q4 Oil and Gas Lease Sales and Protect Theodore Roosevelt National Park
July 16, 2026 U.S. Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas State Office Branch of Fluid Minerals Attn: Hattie Payne 5001 Southgate Drive Billings, MT 59101 U.S. Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office 5353 Yellowstone Road Cheyenne, WY 82009 Re: Comments on Draft EA and FONSI for the Montana-Dakotas and Wyoming Q4 2026 Oil and
Former National Park Leaders Urge Secretary Burgum to Preserve Protections for Chaco Culture
July 16, 2026 The Honorable Doug Burgum Secretary of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Washington, D.C. 20240 Re: Proposal to Eliminate Protections for Chaco Culture National Historical Park Dear Secretary Burgum: As former National Park leaders and current members of the Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks and the Association of National Park
Conservation Groups Urge BLM to Withdraw Utah Oil and Gas Leases Threatening the Old Spanish National Historic Trail
RE: Scoping Comments – DOI-BLM-UT-0000-2026-0007-EA – BLM Utah 2026 Fourth Quarter Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale Environmental Assessment Submitted via email: bl****************@*lm.gov July 15, 2026 The following comments are submitted by John W. Hiscock, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), the Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks, Western Watersheds Project,
Coalition To Protect America’s National Parks Statement on the Trump Administration’s Efforts to Shrink Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments
For Immediate Release: Monday, July 13, 2026 Contact: Doug Gordon | do**@***************es.com Coalition To Protect America’s National Parks Statement on the Trump Administration’s Efforts to Shrink Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments In response to President Trump signing an executive order to shrink Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments, Cheryl Schreier, Chair of
Coalition Urges CBP to Minimize Border Barrier Construction and Keep Big Bend National Park Wild
ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION – NO HARD COPY TO FOLLOW July 10, 2026 Submitted via email to: Bi*************@*****hs.gov Subject: Brewster County Vehicle Barrier System Construction The Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks (Coalition) is comprised of more than 5,000 members, all of whom are retired, former, or current National Park Service (NPS) employees or volunteers who collectively
Conservation Groups Challenge BLM’s Purple Sage Energy Center Over Threats to the Old Spanish National Historic Trail
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility Coalition To Protect America’s National Parks Western Watersheds Project Basin and Range Watch and John W. Hiscock July 9, 2026 Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District Las Vegas Field Office 4701 North Torrey Pines Drive Las Vegas, Nevada 89130 BL***********************@*lm.gov Protest – Proposed Resource Management
Coalition Opposes Reopening Moose-Wilson Road Decision Without Full Public Review
ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION – NO HARD COPY TO FOLLOW July 8, 2026 National Park Service, Grand Teton National Park Subject: Comment on Revised Draft Programmatic Agreement for the Moose-Wilson Road Comprehensive Management Plan The Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks (Coalition) is comprised of more than 5,000 members, all of whom are
What to expect at national parks this summer: big crowds, fewer reservation rules, and a less predictable visit
What to expect at national parks this summer: big crowds, fewer reservation rules, and a less predictable visit By Kelsey Vlamis The National Park Service is heading into peak summer with fewer permanent staff and looser crowd-control rules at some of its most popular parks. Advocacy groups say that the combination has already led to
Coalition Urges NCPC to Delay Approval of Proposed Monumental Arch Pending Full Historic and Environmental Review
ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION – NO HARD COPY TO FOLLOW July 2, 2026 National Capital Planning Commission Subject: Item #8778 – Proposed approval of preliminary and final site and building plans for new Monumental Arch The Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks (Coalition) is comprised of more than 5,000 members, all of whom are retired, former, or