Monthly Archives: March 2022

Bill Filed to Limit Term of Conservation Easements

U.S. Representatives Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) and Kelly Armstrong (ND) introduced a bill in Congress entitled “Landowners Easement Rights Act” (H.R. 7021).  The bill would prevent the Department of the Interior (DOI) from entering into a conservation easement for a term longer than 50 years.  … Continue reading

Biden’s Budget: Spend, Borrow and Redistribute Wealth

Biden’s 5.3 trillion dollar budget for fiscal year 2023, ensures the American economy will continue on its accelerated downward trend.  The Administration proposes spending resources we do not have while restricting the use of those we need in the name of a … Continue reading

Montana Declines to Participate in Biden’s Conservation Program

In response to a request for comments developing the Conservation and Stewardship Atlas, which is designed to track progress towards the Administration’s 30 x 30 goal, the State of Montana has taken a refreshing approach.  They decline to participate in the program. … Continue reading