More than 20 federal agencies released their updated Climate Action Plans to prepare for future climate impacts by adopting adaptive and resilient
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** Two dozen federal agencies release climate plans through 2027
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Friday, June 21, 2024
Prescribed fire in eastern Oregon, BLM Oregon ([link removed])
More than 20 federal agencies released their updated Climate Action Plans ([link removed]) to prepare for future climate impacts by adopting adaptive and resilient strategies. The updated plans align with the National Climate Resilience Framework ([link removed]) , which helps coordinate climate resilience investments across the public and private sectors.
The plans ([link removed]) include making federal buildings more resilient to climate change, protecting federal employees from climate hazards, and preparing for climate-related supply chain disruptions. Agencies that manage federal lands and waters announced plans to protect species, mitigate flooding, and reduce wildfire risks. The Interior Department ([link removed]) is buffering coastal communities against flooding, improving drought resilience through watershed restoration projects, and managing wildfire risk in sagebrush ecosystems.
“From record-high average temperatures and extreme heat to changing precipitation patterns and sea-level rise, climate impacts—including disasters made worse by climate change—are affecting every corner of society and every community in America,” the White House said in a statement ([link removed]) .
2024 state legislative debrief: Colorado
In the 2024 session, Colorado legislators made significant progress on land conservation, advancing clean energy, addressing climate change, improving air quality, and more. In a new blog post ([link removed]) , Center for Western Priorities Policy Director summarizes conservation-related highlights from the session.
** Quick hits
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Two dozen federal agencies release climate plans through 2027
E&E News ([link removed]) | The Hill ([link removed]) | White House Briefing Room ([link removed]) [press release]
Forest Service seeks public comment on draft guidance for old growth management on national forests
Associated Press ([link removed]) | The Hill ([link removed]) | E&E News ([link removed]) | US Forest Service ([link removed]) [press release]
A water war is looming between Mexico and the US. Neither side will win
CNN ([link removed])
Study: Removal of gray wolves from US West wreaked havoc on ecosystem
The Hill ([link removed])
New Colorado law protects Tribal lands in response to contentious Durango, Southern Ute land dispute
Colorado Sun ([link removed])
Wyoming County sues ranchers over threat to close off road
Cowboy State Daily ([link removed])
Video: A day in the life of conservation advocate Tess Hostetter
Center for American Progress ([link removed])
Boulder filmmaker got blessing of Navajo Nation for Native-led documentary on mountain biking
Westword ([link removed])
** Quote of the day
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” These are their traditional grounds, their subsistence use areas, and really hold the history and heritage of their people. It's so important to me, to my Tribe, to my people, that these lands are protected and that we're being good stewards.”
—Advocate Tess Hostetter on the conservation of D-1 lands in Alaska, Center for American Progress ([link removed])
** Picture This
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Today is the Summer Solstice!
After a long winter and a colorful spring, we in the Northern Hemisphere have finally reached our maximal tilt towards the sun.
For eons, people the world over have used the natural cycles of the Earth to mark the passing of seasons and the Summer Solstice - the longest day and shortest night of the year - is often celebrated as either the beginning or mid-point of the summer season. For desert dwellers across the U.S. Southwest, it brings the hope that the monsoon season is soon to come.
How will you enjoy the solstice?
#OrganPipeCactusNationalMonument #SummerSolstice2024
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