Public Land Sales Back on the Table? - Public Lands News (March 31 - April 4)

Welcome to the first edition of our weekly public lands update, where we break down the most important news and policy changes affecting public lands.

Topics Covered This Week:

• Public Land Sales Back on the Table? – Some Republican lawmakers are considering selling off public lands to fund tax cuts and housing near national parks.

• DOI Moves on Executive Order: "Make DC Safe and Beautiful" – Trump’s order includes graffiti removal but raises concerns about criminalizing homelessness.

• BLM’s Proposed Emergency Coal Lease – 1,350 acres in North Dakota under review, with public comments open through May 2.

• Montana Rejects Utah’s Public Land Lawsuit – A win for public lands as Montana lawmakers vote against supporting state control over federal lands.

• New Congressional Bill & Conservation Funding – Potential changes to the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 could affect funding for youth and conservation corps projects.

Links & Resources:

• The Wilderness Society: Public lands sale discussion

• Department of the Interior: Executive order on D.C. parks

• BLM Public Comment: Emergency coal lease proposal

• Montana Free Press: Montana lawmakers reject Utah’s land lawsuit

• Congress.gov: Proposed bill affecting conservation projects

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