Environmental and Natural Resources

U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Hearing Requiring Withdrawal of Controversial Proposed Rule

The U. S. House Committee on Natural Resources hearing held on Thursday, June 15, 2023, was singularly focused on H.R. 3397, sponsored by Rep. John R. Curtis (R-UT-3), which requires the Director of the Bureau of Land Management (“USBLM”) to withdraw its‘ Conservation and Landscape Health Proposed Rule. This is the second such committee hearing held […]

June 21, 2023 | 3 min read | Tagged: BLM, Bureau of Land Management, Conservation, Public Lands, resource planning

Amanda A. Reeve Environmental & Regulatory Policy Advisor

Homeless No More? The Land & Water Conservation Fund is Close to Securing Permanent Residency

by Andy Hawes World War II left America exhausted after tremendous sacrifices were made by the American people. As the sun set on this storied chapter in American history, American society was ready for leisure which stirred a renewed enthusiasm for outdoor recreation. During this time there was an increase in awareness that public lands […]

March 6, 2019 | 3 min read | Tagged: Conservation, Land and Water Conservation Fund, LWCF, Natural Resources Management Act, outdoor recreation, Public Lands

Andrew Hawes Former Counsel