PolicyApril 19, 2017Zinke Orders BLM to Revise Land Use and NEPA ProcessesInterior Secretary Ryan Zinke directs the Bureau of Land Management to overhaul land-use planning and environmental review processes, aiming for efficiency and reduced litigation.
LitigationApril 12, 2017AWHC Utah Case Heard in Federal Court: Key Arguments and ImplicationsThe AWHC intervened in a federal court case in Utah, defending wild horses against ranchers seeking their removal. The case's outcome could impact thousands of horses and the future of public lands.
PolicyApril 11, 2017BLM 'Priority' List Emphasizes Drilling and Border SecurityThe Trump administration's draft priority list for the Bureau of Land Management focuses on energy development and border security, sparking debate over conservation priorities.
PolicyApril 11, 2017Trump's Priorities for BLM Raise Alarm for Wild HorsesLeaked documents reveal the Trump Administration's alarming priorities for the BLM, threatening wild horses and burros with reduced numbers on federal lands.
LitigationApril 10, 2017Ranchers Move Against Wild Horses in UtahIn 2014, Utah ranchers pressured the BLM to remove wild horses, blaming them for rangeland damage. This led to legal battles and roundups, highlighting the ongoing conflict over public land use.
LitigationApril 6, 2017Major Legal Victory for Wild Horses and BurrosThe American Wild Horse Conservation secures a significant legal win as the Ninth Circuit Court dismisses a lawsuit threatening wild horses and burros in Nevada.
