by Kevin Hood | Jun 10, 2026 | Action Alert, Sound Off
JUNE 10, 2026 UPDATE: The backroom ambush on our national forests has cleared its first hurdle. This morning, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 11–9 along strict party lines to pass the Wildfire Prevention Act (S. 140) and advance it to the full...
by Kevin Hood | Jun 8, 2026 | FS Reorganization
[6/8/26: added embedded update below to include 6/3/26 Executive Order reclassifying positions to Schedule Policy/Career] When assessing the Forest Service reorganization, we must consider the bigger picture and broader changes occurring across the civil service....
by Kevin Hood | Apr 19, 2026 | Sound Off
The current administration has embraced the tech-bro mantra: “Move fast and break things.” Here’s a quick overview: The Forest Service is currently working on new rules to reduce public engagement in environmental reviews and rescind protection for 45 million acres of...
