Who Exactly Wants to Sell Public Land? | Week of April 7

This week on Fresh Tracks Weekly, we follow up on last week’s budget reconciliation deep dive and talk about the push to sell off public lands. A failed amendment revealed which lawmakers are backing this controversial move — and who’s fighting to keep our lands public. We also cover the latest outdoor and conservation news: The U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on federal employee firings, impacting 16,000 workers. How the loss of key NOAA and wildlife biologists could derail salmon and grizzly bear recovery. New 2024 Chronic Wasting Disease data from Wyoming shows concerning spread in deer and elk populations. After a 9-year legal fight, 50,000 acres of public land in Colorado are now open to the public. “Freedom Cities” and what they could mean for over 500,000 acres of BLM land in Nevada. Plus, one Idaho congressman makes a surprising move to protect public lands. Dive in, stay informed, and join the conversation to help keep public lands in public hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices