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Something that 100 economists can actually agree upon

December 2, 2011 By Spencer R. Phillips, Ph.D.

Lake Lila in Alpine Lakes Washington

Credit: Walter Siegmund

How many economists does it take to get President Obama to protect American lands? Hopefully 100, according to a recent letter sent to the White House by Headwaters Economics, an independent nonpartisan research firm. Read more

Your Newest National Monument: Virginia’s Fort Monroe designated at last!

November 1, 2011 By William H. Meadows

Supporters of Fort Monroe National Monument

Credit: Lindsey Levick

What does Fort Monroe, Virginia, have in common with places like Arizona’s Canyon de Chelly and Colorado’s Canyon of the Ancients? These days quite a lot. That’s because Fort Monroe was officially designated the nation’s newest national monument on Nov. 1. Now this old civil war fort joins the ranks of highly celebrated historic and natural sites managed by National Park Service.  Region:  Northeast Read more

After Successful Great Outdoors America Week, There is Still Work to be Done

September 28, 2011 By Mike Costello

Great Outdoors America Week participants at the Capitol

Credit: Kelsey Bensch

One week removed from a very successful Great Outdoors America Week, which brought together over 200 outdoor enthusiasts from around the country, the need for continued advocacy of our public lands is even more apparent. Read more

National monuments under attack: Lawmakers target Antiquities Act

September 13, 2011 By Emily Diamond-Falk

Anti-wilderness lawmakers in Washington, DC have their sights set again on our natural heritage – this time on eradicating the president’s ability to protect extraordinary American lands through national monument status. Read more

The Great Outdoors Giveaway: Help stop Congress’ anti-environmental agenda

July 29, 2011 By Laura Bailey

Ironwood Forest National Monument

Credit: BLM

As Congress debates funding for conservation programs this week, wilderness lovers should know that some members have launched an unprecedented assault on our wild places and natural resources. The House will vote as early as this weekend on a appropriations bill that would close wildlife refuges, remove much-needed protections for wildlife, allow uranium mining to go on near the Grand Canyon, and prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from protecting the air we breathe and the water we drink. Read more

Fort Monroe: This Virginia gem could become our newest national monument

July 24, 2011 By Lindsey Levick

Attendees at the public hearing supporting Virginia's Fort Monroe

Credit: Lindsey Levick

Fort Monroe in Virginia could be one of the next additions to our National Monument system. Whether it receives that honor still rests in the hands of President Obama--and those willing to stand up and urge protections. Thankfully it appears Virginians are ready to take the task on with vigor. Read more

Annapolis Listening Session for America’s Great Outdoors

June 24, 2010 By Emily Diamond-Falk

Chesapeake Bay

If you live in or care about the Chesapeake Bay now is your time to participate in one of the Obama administration’s listening sessions on America’s Great Outdoors. Read more

Setting the record straight on the Antiquities Act

April 22, 2010 By Kevin Mack

Ironwood Forest National Monument. Courtesy BLM.

We recently told you about an internal memo from the Department of Interior that was leaked and is now being used by some members of Congress to accuse the Obama administration of backroom deals and of leaving the American people out of a discussion about our public lands. This has resulted in efforts by a small group of congressman to limit the President’s authority under the Antiquities Act. This is one of the nation’s most important tools for conservation and talk of limiting use of this tool is ill-informed and inappropriate. Read more