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How Early Administrative Actions Could Impact Public Lands
The new administration has released a slew of executive orders and federal workforce cuts that will impact public lands and climate. Learn more about these executive orders, what they mean for our national forests and parks, and how The Mountaineers is advocating to ensure that the federal government upholds its responsibility to protect our cherished natural resources.
Top 10 Trip Reports - February 2025
Each month, we sort through all your trip reports, pick our favorites, and celebrate them here! Read on for top reports from February 2025.
Action Alert! Speak Up Against Forest Service, Park Service Firings
The administration’s decision to fire federal employees, including 10% of the Forest Service’s entire workforce, puts our public lands at risk. The land managers affected by these cuts are essential to keeping our national forests and parks open, safe, and accessible. Learn more about the harmful impacts of these workforce reductions, and take action to reverse these destructive staffing cuts.
Shape the Future of Washington’s Forests
To address the growing threat of climate change and wildfires, the Forest Service is amending the Northwest Forest Plan to meet these modern challenges head on. Learn more about the Plan and how the agency proposes to update it, and comment now to secure a sustainable future for the forests we love.
Learning from Loss: Remembering the 2005 Sharkfin Tower Incident
Please join us at the Tacoma Program Center for a Leadership Development presentation on The Mountaineers 2005 Sharkfin Tower Incident with Steve Smith.
Top 5 Trip Reports - January 2025
Each month, we sort through all your trip reports, pick our favorites, and celebrate them here! Read on for top reports from January 2025.