In absence of federal meetings, nonprofits step up to hold public comment on Forest Service plan to lift protections from roadless areas.

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The federal government ordered Flaming Gorge water released and cuts to Lake Powell releases, to prevent collapse.

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‘It was the worst possible way to end the winter that was already worse than normal.’

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#iamthewest: Giving voice to the people that make up communities in the region.

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A Q&A with the New Mexico Reforestation Center director about what it takes to replant a burn scar post-wildfire.

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New research shows how severe blazes create a carcinogen and how long it might persist.

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Delegates are arriving in New York for the world’s largest gathering of Indigenous peoples, despite the U.S. presenting challenges for attendees to secure visas.

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Scientists say the West’s hidden biodiversity warrants more attention.

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These underdogs of the animal world have superhero-like powers. Why don’t we appreciate them more?

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The agency’s leadership distanced itself from the controversial proposal even though staff helped research public-land sales.

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