Trump Shrinks Two National Monuments in Utah
The decision significantly reduces public land designated by prior presidents.
House Proposal Would Drastically Overhaul National Monument Guidelines
Critics are saying the legislation is a "radical attempt to undermine the Antiquities Act, which is really one of our nation’s most important conservation tools."
Controversy Continues to Dog New National Monument in Maine
But North Woods residents hope it will generate more activity in their fading economy.
For Governors, Zinke’s National Monument Recommendations Remain a Mystery
“Our staff has been actively requesting the information from the Interior Department, as well as the White House, and we have not yet received it,” according to Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s press secretary.
Zinke’s National Monument Review Sent to Trump
Details are mostly under wraps, but the Interior secretary said no monuments would be eliminated. There could be, however, unspecified changes to a “handful.”
Minnesota Officials Face Baffled Fury Among Walleye Anglers. Again.
Fishing enthusiasts continue to seethe with anger at the state as it seeks new solutions to a tricky problem.
25 Boats Full of Angry Walleye Protesters Surround Minnesota Governor During Lake Outing
Also in our State and Local Weekend News Digest: Large swath of Los Angeles loses power; Dallas pension debacle finger-pointing; and Spokane’s ozone pollution problem.
Chris Christie's Day at the Beach
The New Jersey governor was photographed at a beach he’d ordered closed because of a budget impasse.
How Denver Is Preparing to Battle a Catastrophic Tree-Killing Pest
“I’m beautiful, I’m nasty, and I’m coming to kill your ash tree,” according to the “Smart Ash” campaign.
Interior Secretary Recommends That Bears Ears National Monument Should Be Shrunk
Secretary Ryan Zinke submitted an initial report to the White House about the national monument in Utah, which some GOP officials have characterized as an Obama-era land grab.
Indiana County Returns Artifacts Taken From Tribal Graves
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Kentucky’s AG threatens lawsuit over education board reorganization; an obscure Texas election code; and Minnesota’s meth problem.
Fears of ‘Lepto’ in Arizona Highlight Risks Canines Face at Dog Parks
Humans are at risk of falling sick, too.
A New Kind of Park Along Memphis’ Waterfront
RiverPlay highlights the city’s effort to connect its civic assets to promote integration.
Trekking Up the ‘First Road’ in the Last Frontier
PHOTOS: This historic—and stunningly beautiful—mountain route put Alaska’s capital city on the map.
Outsourcing Proposal in Maine Worries Parks Advocates
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Ohio prisoner plan would pay county governments; Pa. Senate bill would undermine rules from Philly and Pittsburgh; and flu numbers jump in Connecticut.
Video: Parks as Drivers of Social Equity
Cities from Portland, Oregon to Denver are exploring how the even distribution of civic resources can improve opportunities for all residents.
How a Park Gave Wellston, Mo., a Sense of Place
The National Recreation and Park Association teamed up with St. Louis' regional parks and trails district to create a community center.
Are Taxpayers Willing to Pony Up for Parks?
They were in Seattle and elsewhere. And counties from California to Ohio have proposed parks levies for the November ballot, whether it’s to simply maintain park space or add more in underserved areas.
Route Fifty Roadmap: A Dispatch From a Remote U.S.-Canada Border Post
More than 15 years after 9/11 brought changes to border security at the first International Peace Park, this part of Montana and beyond is dealing with another challenge: seasonal labor shortages.
Memphis Is Doing Greenspace Right Again
Shelby Farms Park and the Shelby Farms Greenline demonstrate a civic interest in landscape design not seen in years.
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