Podcasts
These are critical times to preserve and protect America’s public lands and national parks, resources that belong to all Americans. Recently H.R.1 not only dramatically cut park service staff and budgets, it originally contained a provision to sell some of America’s vast public lands. Hunters, fishermen, cattlemen and environmentalists fought to have that provision cut from the bill. They succeeded for the time being, but we need continued vigilance to protect our public lands and national parks
Threats to our National Parks
How does the new H.R. 1 Bill of the Trump administration affect our National Parks?
Feature 1
The H.R. 1 Bill (the One Big Beautiful Bill) passed by the U.S. Congress and signed by Donald J. Trump on July 4th, 2025, will be devastating to our national parks, setting them back years in staffing, park maintenance and preservation.
Dramatic Cuts to NWS
This podcast explains how the budget cuts to our National Weather Service (NWS) are having on the safety and welfare of our country.
Cuts to NWS
Prior to the floods, Americans generally trusted the National Weather Service (NWS) and believed the federal government should play a significant role in weather alerts and disaster aid.
North Rim Fire Update
Grand Canyon
North Rim of Grand Canyon destruction.
Grand Canyon North Rim fire update (14 July 2025, 4 p.m. MST)
A lightning-sparked blaze dubbed the Dragon Bravo Fire has burned roughly 5,700 acres on the North Rim since it ignited on July 4. Intense winds on July 12 drove rapid expansion that leveled the historic 1930’s Grand Canyon Lodge