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Latest top headlines • 26 February 2026
A Utah GOP senator has launched a legislative maneuver that could nullify Grand Staircase-Escalante NMon's management plan. https://buff.ly/7sDAv90
A new study — with careful caveats as to causation — finds that US bird populations are declining even faster than before. https://buff.ly/khGEXOA
A judge is refusing to stop, for the time being, Trump's White House ballroom project. He said the plaintiffs need to revised the lawsuit before the court can properly consider it. https://buff.ly/FieqU7w
In his Senate confirmation hearing today, Trump's nominee to lead USBLM repudiated his past support for selling off public land and said there are no plans to do so now. https://buff.ly/qE0nG8G
Environmentalists are being joined by veterans and hunters in an unusual coalition lined up to oppose Trump's nominee to lead USBLM. https://buff.ly/5wKWfNQ
A new study finds that nature deprivation is far more prevalent in predominantly Black, Latino, Asian, and Native American communities. https://buff.ly/1YpGYfp
A Yosemite NP biologist who was fired for hanging a Pride flag in the park to protest Trump administration activities is suing the government for wrongful termination. https://buff.ly/jOMILSh
In response to a DOI appeal, a judge has stayed a lower court's order to reinstall slavery exhibits at Independence NHP, freezing in place a situation where about half had been put back up. The stay remains in effect while the appeal is litigated. https://buff.ly/L6Tgr1K
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The first-ever biography of our namesake — the visionary who revolutionized management of America‘s national parks
“Emory’s enumeration of Wright’s accomplishments—including a survey of wildlife in Western parks, the first of its kind—is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Highly recommended for nature lovers and park enthusiasts.” LIBRARY JOURNAL
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