Opening up the Conservation Toolbox to protect public lands

The Interior Department is expanding its efforts to save one of North America’s most critically endangered amphibians—the Wyoming toad. This month, the Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced the creation of the Wyoming Toad Conservation Area, which was made possible through a sale from private landowner to a conservation nonprofit, and ultimately the federal government, […]

Selecting the right tool for the job can make all the difference. The same applies to conservation — there are many different mechanisms and designations for protecting land, water, and wildlife. In order to effectively protect valuable public lands, policymakers must utilize the full range of tools available. The Center for Western Priorities’ new report, Conservation […]

Comprehensive guide highlights the many conservation tools available to land managers and policy makers to protect public lands DENVER—The Center for Western Priorities is excited to release Conservation Toolbox, a comprehensive  guide to the many tools available to protect America’s land, water, and biodiversity. Beyond the most well-known designations like national parks and national monuments, there […]

The Biden administration must dramatically accelerate its land protection and rulemaking efforts if the president hopes to campaign on or leave a lasting legacy on America’s public lands in 2024.

The Center for Western Priorities (CWP) is a nonpartisan engagement center that serves as a source of accurate information, promotes responsible policies and practices, and ensures accountability at all levels to protect land, water, and communities in the American West. CWP advances responsible conservation and energy practices in the American West by encouraging open, public […]