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Wilderness Society Comments on Long-Awaited Climate Reports PDF

In the final days of the Bush Administration, a long-awaited series of climate reports were released by the Department of Interior’s Climate Change Taskforce. Those reports detailed the administration’s thoughts on how the Department of Interior should approach climate change. In response, The Wilderness Society submitted comments to the Department of Interior addressing a number of issues in the reports, for example, downplaying water scarcity issues in areas likely to see less water due to changing climates.

Endangered Species Act Comments to Secretaries of Interior and Commerce PDF

In December 2008 the Bush Administration approved changes to the Endangered Species Act that significantly weaken protections for imperiled species. Weakening this act ensures that impacts — of global warming and a host of other activities — never have to be assessed for their effects on threatened and endangered species. Throughout the fall, conservation groups, including The Wilderness Society, protested the changes, which are certain to have far-reaching impacts on listed species and their habitat.

The BLM Scoping Process: Making the Process Work for You in National Monuments and National Conservation Areas PDF

This guide walks you through how the BLM Scoping Process works for National Monuments and National Conservation Areas. Scoping is the first stage in the planning process where the BLM solicits public input to get a general understanding of major resource issues and management concerns. During this stage, the BLM issues a Notice of Intent (NOI) in the Federal Register, signaling the start of the formal environmental review process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).