Draft National Wildfire Plan Under White House Consideration Returns Firefighting ‘to the 1930s,’ Experts Say

April 18, 2025 // NEWS: Feature

by Robert Chaney

Looking back at the "10 a.m. rule," a 1930s wildfire policy to suppress all fires by 10 a.m. the morning after they are discovered

On the cusp of wildfire season, a new proposal recommends consolidating all federal firefighting resources, calls for immediate fire suppression.

Future of Grizzly Bear Study Group in Dire Straits

April 14, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Robert Chaney

'Someone to watch over me': Grizzly 399 and Spirit look to the future

As Interior Secretary Doug Burgum touts successful dire wolf revival, IGBST fights for survival.

Considering Grizzlies, Judge Stalls Grazing Plan North of Yellowstone

April 11, 2025 // NEWS: In Short

by Sophie Tsairis

High ground in Paradise above grazelands

In a win for environmental coalition, wildlife agencies ordered to review livestock grazing impacts on grizzly bears.

Whitebark Pine: An Education in Trees

April 8, 2025 // NEWS: Feature

by Claire Cella

Ecologist Nancy Diamond in her element: the Teton backcountry with whitebark pine

Mountain ski guides frequent the high alpine where whitebark pine grows. Two are using their time in the backcountry to educate others on the power and grace of this endangered tree.

Public Opinion Boils Over as Feds Continue Slashing Jobs, Budgets

April 4, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Robert Chaney

Protesters rally at MSU in Bozeman, Montana last month

Demonstrators attended more than 1,000 “Hands Off” protests across the nation and Greater Yellowstone.

'Tools to Save Our Home Planet'

April 4, 2025 // Book Review

by Katie Hill

A new book from Patagonia offers time-tested guidance on grassroots environmental activism. Here’s how it could benefit rural communities.

Yellowstone Gateway Town Fears for Future amid Trump Funding Cuts

April 1, 2025

Protesters stake their claim at the North Entrance to Yellowstone in Gardiner

Shutting down federal funding through the Park Service could cripple Gardiner, Montana.

Crazy Talk

March 27, 2025 // Book

by Robert Chaney

The Crazy Mountains from Paradise Valley, Montana

In her new book on Crazy Mountain property battles, journalist Amy Gamerman explores the contrasting values of cattle, renewable energy and wilderness altering an ancient landscape.

If the Forest Falls

March 17, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Robert Chaney

Trump's March 1 executive order calls for "immediate expansion of timber production"

Timber industry analysts wonder if they can keep up with Trump logging orders.

Trump Administration Seeks to Unravel NEPA

March 7, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Robert Chaney

Trump delivered a joint address to Congress: "Drill, baby, drill."

The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 kept all agencies following the same guidelines. An expedited rule change could dismantle that system by April 11.