May’s been a weird month for those who have worked in the conservation field for any length of time. Not only has it seen an unprecedented attack on America’s public lands by right-wing federal lawmakers who want to help the Trump administration use the country’s unique inventory of publicly owned acreage to fund tax cuts for the wealthiest among us, it’s seen some previously unexpected pushback from other Republicans who really don’t have a leg to stand on when it comes to their conservation record.
Public lands caucus: gift or grift?
by Chris Hunt - Saturday, May 17th, 2025