environmental policy

Explore environmental law, Indigenous leadership, media lawsuits, Craig Childs’ new book, and rodeo culture in this week’s Regional Roundup.

A new study from Headwaters Economics examines the viability of using federal public lands for housing development. Megan Lawson discusses why public lands may not be ideal for solving the housing crisis.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is stepping up its efforts to detect and prevent zebra mussels along the Colorado River, a species that threatens water systems and ecosystems.

The Gunnison Gorge Anglers are working to restore local rivers, improve habitats, remove invasive species, and advocate for stronger protections. Their efforts are key to river conservation in Colorado.

New polling shows most Utahns oppose proposals to expand oil and gas drilling on public lands, despite efforts by the U.S. House to overhaul Biden-era restrictions and the Bureau of Land Management’s actions.

A study shows it’s now possible to pinpoint companies responsible for climate damage, with major fossil-fuel companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil found liable for extreme heat impacts and associated costs.

Federal crews are using prescribed burns near Aspen to reduce wildfire risk and improve wildlife habitat. But staffing cuts in the Forest Service and funding issues could jeopardize these efforts.

Arizona’s unique water challenges are further complicated by a proposed EPA rule that could strip protections from the state's ephemeral streams, threatening water quality and wildlife habitat.

America Wild Horse Conservation lead investigator Amelia Perrin talks to KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh.

The Trump Administration is directing federal agencies like the Department of the Interior to ramp up mining operations on federal public lands. The order singles out copper, uranium, potash, and gold.