| As Wildfires in the West Rage On, ConservAmerica Urges Active Forest Management As climate change lengthens wildfire season, record fires this year in California, Oregon, and Washington have been catastrophic, killing over 33 people and destroying millions of acres of forests. Dealing with these wildfires is dangerous, expensive, and time-consuming. And the political, financial, and legal hurdles associated with providing aid after wildfire devastation create additional challenges. But there are actions we can take to mitigate future wildfire risk and safeguard our communities and first responders. Learn more.
Senator Steve Daines Seeks Passage of the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) is making a renewed push to address the misuse of conservation donations by passing S.170, the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act. This legislation focuses on a tax incentive created by Congress in 1976 to encourage and facilitate the protection of America’s lands, waters, and wildlife by allowing taxpayers to deduct from their taxable income any charitable donations made for land conservation. Unfortunately, some bad actors have been taking advantage of the provision to reduce their tax obligations. Read more on our blog. It’s Time to Get the Politics Out of Energy Policy as New Polling Show Voters Overwhelmingly Support All-of-the-Above Americans increasingly want politics out of energy policy. They want realistic, responsible solutions—not extreme measures meant to appeal only to partisans. Recent polling conducted by Morning Consult and commissioned by American Petroleum Institute revealed that voters across the political spectrum, including in several “battleground” states, agree on many aspects of energy policy. The all-of-the-above approach continues to be popular with nearly every constituency. Read more on our blog. |
