More Layoffs Coming, New Threats to the Western Arctic ft. Andy Moderow, and Outside Magazine's Ongoing Censorship ft. Wes Siler - Public Lands News (Sept 22 - 26)
What we cover in this episode of the public lands news for the week of September 22 - 26:
-Looming government shutdown and the risk of mass layoffs at the Interior Department and National Park Service
-Congressional attacks on Western Arctic protections and what’s at stake for the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska with guest Andy Moderow, Senior Director of Policy for the Alaska Wilderness League
-The rise of censorship in outdoor and conservation media, with insights from journalist Wes Siler on how editorial pressure shapes which stories get told
(Read Wes's Substack here: https://substack.com/home/post/p-174127980)
-Public response to the Trump administration’s plan to repeal the 2001 Roadless Rule—with over 99% of comments in opposition
-National Public Lands Day is on September 27 with volunteer opportunities across the country
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Sources & Further Reading:
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2025/09/interior-department-taking-steps-implement-layoffs/
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