Tribal Commission Urges BLM to Keep Public Lands Rule

The Bering Sea Interior Tribal Commission, representing forty tribes, has voiced strong opposition to a proposed change in public lands management. They believe the current rule, known as the Public Lands Rule or Bureau of Land Management’s Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, is vital for protecting traditional ways of life and ensuring tribal voices in land management decisions. The commission emphasizes the importance of giving tribes a meaningful role in decision-making, protecting important environmental areas, and prioritizing conservation. They urge the Bureau of Land Management to keep the Public Lands Rule, highlighting its provisions for tribal consultation, use of Indigenous knowledge, and co-stewardship. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.