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Public Lands and Outdoor Recreation
Look to Property Rights to Solve Federal Land Conflicts
SCOTUS makes decision in United States Forest Service v. Cowpasture River Preservation Association and sets an important precedent for the management of federal lands.
If Congress’s Big Energy-Funded Conservation Bill Passes, Will Plunging Oil Prices Undermine Public Lands Maintenance?
Low oil prices may hamstring the legislation’s ability to restore our public lands.
Yellowstone and Coronavirus
While the pandemic of our lifetime has forced the closure of Yellowstone, the fight against the coronavirus has a direct and surprising connection to the world’s first national park.
It’s Time for a Creative Approach to Conservation
Market approaches based in property rights and trade can align incentives in ways that create environmental benefits.
During a Quiet National Park Week, Recreationists Still Have a Role to Play
When budgets get tight, park funding usually gets squeezed. Park users can provide relief.
Federal Rules Discourage Cleanup of Abandoned Mines
Although conservation groups and private companies have expressed an interest in pitching in, the risk of liability significantly constrains their ability to do so.
How Will We Pay For the Land and Water Conservation Fund?
As policymakers seek permanent funding for conservation and recreation, the challenge will be to find other, more dependable funding sources to sustain outdoor recreation and conservation.
Fix America’s Forests
RESEARCH INITIATIVE: Reduce the hurdles and increase the opportunities for restoration efforts to enhance resilience on national forest lands.
The Future of Outdoor Recreation Funding
RESEARCH INITIATIVE: How will we meet the recreational demands of the 21st century?