The U.S. Forest Service has made restoring damaged forests a priority. The Watershed Condition Framework initiative launched by the Forest Service helps the agency restore America’s watersheds.
Drinking water for 3,400 communities and 66 million Americans comes from watersheds in our national forests. Only half of these watersheds function properly, making restoration critical.
After a long history of mistreatment and neglect, America’s national forests and grasslands need to be restored to a healthy condition. The U.S. Forest Service leads this effort.
As yet another sign of how far the Congress is taking the country off track, keep an eye on how Congress fills the time while the debt ceiling debate stalls.
Did you know that wilderness boosts residential property values? This is one of the interesting facts from our recent statement on the economic benefits of wilderness for the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
