
Public Lands Sell-Off Stripped From ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in Hard-Fought Win for Conservation
U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) has announced that he is withdrawing his latest public lands sell-off plan from the Senate budget reconciliation bill, one which would have mandated the sale of millions of acres of public land throughout the Western United States. The original plan would have been a massive blow to outdoor enthusiasts, conservationists, and nature photographers.