Lee’s bill amends the Wilderness Act of 1964 to make exceptions for the Department of Homeland Security to conduct immigration enforcement actions.
Environment
Drought conditions have primed Rocky Mountains for a busy wildfire season, hurting air quality and economy
Hot, dry weather and abundant fuels created the perfect storm for lightning-caused fires on the Western Slope and in southeastern Utah. Drought forecasters are predicting little relief later this summer.
Environmental Advocates say forest assessment needs work
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is accepting feedback on a guide for the first update in 35 years.
Instead of glamping, Munger Mountain is on route for trail, ecological improvements
Removing invasive weeds is the first step toward a healthy ecosystem on a square mile south of Jackson.
With water nearing 70 degrees, Yellowstone closes some rivers to fishing
These include the Madison and Firehole Rivers and their tributaries, and the Gibbon River and tributaries downstream of Norris campground.
Land management agencies at risk of losing more workers as SCOTUS gives federal firings the green light
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to go ahead with firing thousands of federal workers across several agencies. Advocates worry that if a lower court rules the firings are illegal, agencies will be too hollowed-out to hire workers back.
Resort backcountry sees more rescues
Skiers and snowboarders still call 911 most frequently this winter, snowmobilers on the rise.
Water can be contaminated for up to 8 years after a wildfire, study says
Scientists found that water can be cloudy with sediment and full of nitrogen and phosphorus years after a fire leaves its mark.
Trump admin fast tracks TerraPower nuclear permit in Kemmerer
The changes are meant to fast-track energy independence. They also mean less total time for review.
