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The Outdoor State: Why the 2026 Midterms Represent a Decisive Moment for American Public Lands

The architecture of environmental policy in the United States is rarely static, yet the current political landscape suggests a period…

The Outdoor State Descends on Capitol Hill to Defend Public Lands and Environmental Protections

When the foundational rules governing the stewardship of America’s public lands, air quality, and water safety are being dismantled through…

The Outdoor State Takes Action: Protecting Public Lands and Environmental Integrity on Capitol Hill

When the fundamental rules governing the stewardship of America’s public lands, air quality, and water safety are subjected to behind-closed-doors…

Protect Our Winters Delegation Mobilizes Olympic Athletes and Scientists on Capitol Hill to Advocate for Public Lands and Climate Policy

In a high-stakes legislative push aimed at reversing a recent wave of environmental deregulation, the non-profit organization Protect Our Winters…

Senate Committee Advances Amendment to Repeal 2001 Roadless Rule, Igniting Major Public Lands Battle

The battle for America’s wild public lands has dramatically escalated following a Senate committee’s decision to advance a last-minute amendment…

Protecting the Arctic: Outdoor State Coalition Delivers 6,000 Signatures to Capitol Hill Amid New Legislative Challenges for Public Lands

In a high-stakes convergence of environmental advocacy and federal policy, a coalition led by Protect Our Winters (POW) and the…

A Comprehensive Analysis of Federal Policy Shifts Impacting Clean Energy Climate Science and Public Lands Management

In a rapid series of executive and departmental maneuvers, the federal government has initiated a sweeping realignment of United States…

Congressional Challenge to Grand Staircase-Escalante Management Plan Sparks National Debate Over Public Lands Future

On March 4, 2026, a significant legislative challenge emerged from Capitol Hill, targeting the carefully constructed management framework for one…