Time is running out for America’s most important parks program
Coalition Chair, Phil Francis, penned an op-ed in The Hill discussing the urgency of LWCF reauthorization before expiration on September 30th. Click “Read More” to read the article.
Martin: Protect vital Land and Water Conservation Fund
Coalition member Dick Martin wrote an op-ed in the Bakersfield Californian about the necessity of reauthorizing LWCF. Click “Read More” to read the article.
Florida legislators, step up and save the Land and Water Conservation Fund
Read Executive Council member, Dick Ring’s op-ed in the Sun-Sentinel, urging Florida legislators to reauthorize LWCF. Click “Read More” to read the article.
The Hill: Visit a national park to see the real impacts of climate change
Many parks are already experiencing dramatic impacts from climate change. Yet the Environmental Protection Agency’s short-sighted move to rescind the Clean Power Plan rule will further exacerbate the impacts of harmful air emissions from U.S. power plants. Click “Read More” to see Coalition Executive Council member Mike Murray’s op-ed in The Hill.
Federal Court Puts Hold on Wyoming and Idaho Grizzly Bear Hunts
In good news for Yellowstone grizzly bears, a U.S District Court has issued a temporary restraining order to stop grizzly bear hunts in Wyoming and Idaho that were set to begin on September 1, 2018. Click “Read More” to see the Courthouse News Service report.
Desert Sun: Don’t let an obsolete energy project hurt Joshua Tree National Park
Coalition Executive Council member, Mark Butler, penned an op-ed opposing proposed energy development around Joshua Tree National Park. Click ‘Read More’ to view the op-ed.
Commentary: Oil and gas leases threaten national parks
Click ‘Read More’ to read Coalition member Walt Dabney’s op-ed in the Salt Lake Tribune on oil & gas leases threatening the National Park Service.
Bozeman Chronicle: Wyoming should stop hunt of Yellowstone grizzlies
Coalition Chair Phil Francis and National Parks Conservation Association President Theresa Pierno have published a guest column in the Bozeman (MT) Chronicle opposing Wyoming’s plans to hold a recreational hunt of Yellowstone grizzly bears. Click “Read More” to see the guest column.
The Hill: Secretary Zinke, stand up once again for land, water conservation fund
Read the op-ed from Coalition member, Tom Ross, urging Zinke to stand up for the reauthorization of LWCF.
Portland Press Herald: Former Acadia superintendent: Trump’s proposed budget cuts threaten national parks
“Under Donald Trump’s proposed budget cuts, the dual mission of the National Park Service – providing for public use and enjoyment while protecting park resources and values, now and for future generations – will most certainly suffer.” Click “Read More” to read the op-ed from Coalition Executive Council member, Sheridan Steele, on Trump’s proposed budget cuts.