Aug 20, 2026 | Look West Newsletter
The federal government’s wildfire response system is lacking resources during what is on track to be one of the most destructive fire years on record. In an August 14 memo, the National Multi-Agency Coordinating Center told fire managers it cannot “provide... 
Aug 19, 2026 | Look West Newsletter
The U.S. Forest Service on Tuesday moved forward with its plan to repeal the 2001 Roadless Rule, threatening the fate of 44.7 million acres of national forest. The proposal, published in the Federal Register today, would strip road-building bans from roadless areas in... 
Jun 17, 2026 | Press Release
DENVER—The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on Wednesday advanced S.1547, the America the Beautiful Act. The bill was unanimously reported out of committee by a bipartisan voice vote and now advances to the full Senate. If passed by both chambers and... 
Jun 10, 2026 | Look West Newsletter
A new investigation from ProPublica and Re:Public reveals that Sen. Tim Sheehy of Montana was pushing to eliminate Forest Service airworthiness inspections for firefighting aircraft at the same time his former company, Bridger Aerospace, was failing one. In April... 
May 29, 2026 | Look West Newsletter
A proposed management change for the Maroon Bells Scenic Area, located in the White River National Forest outside Aspen, Colorado, is putting public access to the popular hiking destination in jeopardy, particularly for less affluent visitors. Earlier this month,...