by Kevin Hood | Sep 16, 2026 | Sound Off, FS Reorganization
I’ve written of the uncertainty and impact of the Forest Service reorganization. I’ve written of how the reorganization fits within broader efforts to politicize the federal civil service and make it subservient to a powerful unitary executive, and...
by Kevin Hood | Sep 16, 2026 | FS Reorganization
When assessing the Forest Service reorganization, we must consider the bigger picture and broader changes occurring across the civil service. Doing so requires reading wonky government memos and regulations, but you can read straight through this analysis and skip the...
by Kevin Hood | Aug 5, 2026 | Action Alert
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry is shaping Title VIII (Forestry) of the 2026 Farm Bill (Agricultural Act of 2026). The Committee failed to move the 2026 Farm Bill on 8/6/26 – but Senate Ag Committee Chairman Senator John Boozman has...
by Kevin Hood | Aug 3, 2026 | Sound Off
A longtime FSEEE supporter recently confided to me that the countless assaults on our public lands and endless stories of environmental degradation were getting to him. He asked for a reason to hope. The truth is, I do feel hopeful. There is a clear and prolonged arc...
by Kevin Hood | Jun 10, 2026 | Action Alert, Roadless Rule
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 | Apr 19, 2026 | FS Reorganization
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...
