What will happen to public lands currently under "review" by the Department of the Interior? With a recommendation due on August 24, our policy team weighs in on what might happen to our National Monuments.

Tania Lown-HechtAugust 7, 2017Comment

New Orders on Energy Independence Threaten to Cut the Public Out of Public Lands

Recent Executive and Secretarial Orders threaten outdoor recreation, public access, and the public process on American public lands.

LibraryTania Lown-HechtJuly 27, 2017Energy Comment

Outdoor Recreation Groups, Outdoor Businesses Applaud Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Outdoor Recreation on America’s Public Lands

Tania Lown-HechtJuly 26, 2017Press Release Comments

Want to improve recreation in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests?

The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests are home to some of the best recreation in the east. Right now, you have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect outdoor recreation in this spectacular landscape.

Tania Lown-HechtJuly 11, 2017Forest Planning, NantahalaComment

A geoscientist’s rationale for protecting our national monuments

As a geoscientist, I am frequently asked about why I chose my profession. My answer is deeply rooted in a sense of exploration and adventure – the excitement of getting into the field, whether by foot or boat – to interpret natural Earth systems.

my outdoorsGuest Contributor July 5, 2017public land, National MonumentsComment