As long as government policies continue to fan the flames of extreme wildfires, we’ll suffer the consequences.
Author Archives: Kat Dwyer
The Policies Driving Water Scarcity in the West
A podcast that explores the drivers of water scarcity and offers an optimistic take on our ability to address the challenges they pose.
A New Tool to Help Share the Cost of Living With Wildlife
The costs of sustaining crucial habitat for migrating elk have fallen entirely on the shoulders of ranchers. Until now.
Why Our Forests Need a Trim
Congress should quickly pass a Cottonwood fix so that we can fix America’s forests.
Clean Air Act Regulations Make it Harder to Conduct Forest Restoration
A public comment submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency on its proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter.
Colorado Should Help Ranchers Minimize Conflicts Between Wolves and Livestock
A public comment submitted to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission regarding its draft wolf restoration and management plan.
Biden’s National Nature Assessment Should Embrace Landowners
A public comment offering input on the development of the National Nature Assessment.
Time’s Up on the Cottonwood Fix
Cottonwood erects unnecessary red tape and encourages special-interest litigation that hinders the Forest Service’s goals of reducing wildfire risk and restoring forest ecosystems.
A Big Step Forward for Conservation Leasing
The Bureau of Land Management’s rule change is a big step in the right direction toward putting conservation on equal footing with other land uses.
Carbon-Free Power Isn’t Free of Hard Choices
American can have more clean energy or more toad-protecting regulations, but not both.