Topics Where We Work Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests

Public Lands

A black bird perched on a bench, behind an expansive wild landscape with natural vegetation and open scenery in the background.
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Extend Legacy Restoration Fund
June 10, 2026 — Proposal would help address deferred maintenance on public lands and support habitat, outdoor recreation, local communities and economies.
A Pileated Woodpecker clinging to a moss-covered tree trunk in a forest habitat.
The Good Neighbor Authority—The Most Important Forest Management Tool You’ve Probably Never Heard of
May 12, 2026 — The Good Neighbor Authority eases cooperation when things get messy.
Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests
A bright blue mountain bluebird sits on the branches of a dry bush.
How a Once Obscure Federal Law Could Shape America’s Public Lands for Decades
May 12, 2026 — The Congressional Review Act is increasingly part of discussions about   the management of our national parks, monuments and wildlife refuges.
Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests
Greater Sage-Grouse displaying its tail feathers during a bright sunset in a grasslands landscape.
What’s next for the Greater Sage-Grouse?
May 12, 2026 — The future of this species is tied to the health of the sagebrush and the implementation of recently finalized public land use plans
Sagebrush
Profile of a bird standing on a small rock in the water.
What Happens in the Arctic, Doesn’t Stay in the Arctic
February 25, 2026 — How bird migration connects us all.
Canada
A Cerulean Warbler perches on a leafy green branch.
National Bird Day: A New Year’s Flight Path for Birds and People
January 05, 2026 — Following notable successes for birds at the national, state and international levels in 2025, 2026 offers more opportunity
Policy & Advocacy
Why it’s Essential for BLM to Complete its Sage-Grouse Management Plans Without Delay
October 28, 2025 — An iconic bird has disappeared from parts of its range
Trails carved into tundra landscape
An Issue of Seismic Proportions
October 22, 2025 — As concerns for the future of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Western Arctic heats up, seismic surveys—or irreversible ecological scarring—are at the heart of the issue.
ALASKA Arctic Lands
Sandhill Cranes flock in shallow water in front of a mountainous landscape and autumnal trees in golden light.
Take a Week to Celebrate America's Most Outstanding Landscapes
October 14, 2025 — It's National Wildlife Refuge Week
A Dusky Grouse stands on a wooden fence in front of a landscape of snow-capped mountains and a purple sky.
A Day to Honor Our Most Cherished Landscapes
September 26, 2025 — America's public lands protect wildlife, fuel rural economies and help our country thrive