Montana: Madison Arm Fire near West Yellowstone human caused
Nation’s untouched wilderness requires congressional shield
Bipartisan legislation finally to place these roadless areas under congressional protection has once again been introduced by Sens. Marie Cantwell, D-Wash., and John Warner, R-Va., and U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee, D-Wash. It deserves the serious and considered attention of lawmakers, who should assign these lands to the common inheritance of all Americans, rather than the few who want to get their hands on them for a quick profit.
Colorado: Browns Canyon a battleground over off-roading
Last fall, the 20,025-acre Brown’s Canyon Wilderness area seemed on the path to becoming a reality — until the National Rifle Association came out against it, saying the closure of a four-wheel-drive road would hinder access for older hunters. Progress screeched to a halt and Congress went home.
Idaho: Human caused fire burning in Sawtooth National Forest
A small, 20-acre wildfire burning deep within the central portion of the 217,088-acre Sawtooth Wilderness was apparently human-caused, Sawtooth National Forest Fire Information Officer Julie Thomas reported Tuesday.
Florida: Miles more forest trails for ATV’s
The USDA Forest Service will hold two meetings in July for public comment on a proposal that would add 96 miles of trails for off-highway vehicles or ATVs in the Ocala National Forest, a Forest Service spokeswoman said.
Pennsylvania: Groups challenge federal plan for Allegheny National Forest
WARREN, Pa. (AP) - Organizations from environmental groups to those representing the oil, gas and timber industries have filed appeals challenging the first federal management plan in 20 years for Allegheny National Forest