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 | Jul 28, 2026 | FS Reorganization
[7/10/26: added update noting OPM Director’s comments that further reclassifications of civil servants are likely.] [6/8/26: added update to include 6/3/26 Executive Order reclassifying positions to Schedule Policy/Career] When assessing the Forest Service...
by Kevin Hood | Jun 10, 2026 | Action Alert
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 | 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...
