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“Sweeping Restructuring” of U.S. Forest Service Fuels Public Lands Concerns

On March 31, 2026, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a “sweeping restructuring” of the U.S. Forest Service, including relocation of the headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah, closing all nine regional offices, and closing 57 out of 77 research stations. The restructuring has been characterized by many nonprofit groups, including Protect Our Winters, The Wilderness Society, and The Sierra […]
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Zach Armstrong |
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What’s Left at the Forest Service? The Aftermath of the DOGE Cuts and How They Have Weakened Our Public Lands

The Forest Service is in trouble. Already faced with budget uncertainty, the Forest Service and the rest of the U.S. Department of Agriculture fell into the sights of the legally dubious Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, led by billionaire Elon Musk, vowed to cut Forest Service staff across the board by 10% as part of their purge of the Federal […]
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Zach Armstrong |
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Maine Ski Area Receives $2.5 Million Government Grant

Big Rock Mountain Gets Federal Grant Funding

Exciting news for Big Rock Mountain in Mars Hill, Maine who has just been awarded a $2.5 million dollar federal government grant. The US Department of Commerce Economic Development awarded the funding as part of its American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation program. As a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, BigRock is committed to making skiing an outdoor activity for […]
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100+ Winter Outdoor Companies Stand Up to Congress

COVID-19, the ongoing pandemic affecting millions around the globe, has drastically impacted the economy as a whole, forcing many operations to permanently close their doors. However, among those, the hardest-hit businesses have been the smaller-sized companies struggling to stay open. With winter just around the corner, the ski industry is facing financial struggles and uncertainties, which has urged over 100 […]
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Emily Crofton |
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