The move is part of a “sweeping restructuring," which the agency said is intended to move leaders closer to the land they oversee. The plan has been met with concern.

The new ruling could be a setback for the Trump administration, which is trying to loosen habitat protections.

In the arid Mountain West, rivers are under growing pressure — from climate change, drought and rising demand for water. But new research from New Mexico suggests some river ecosystems may be more resilient than they appear.

Interest in environmentally friendly Green Burials rising particularly among Millennials and Gen Z

Kootenai County, Idaho paused data center development to pass regulations to protect water resources and require a public process.

Stretches of calm weather in the mountains might seem harmless, but they can quietly increase avalanche danger over time. And traveling in groups doesn’t always make skiers and snowshoers safer. That’s one of the key takeaways from experts in the Sierra Nevada, where one of the deadliest avalanches in U.S. history recently struck near Lake Tahoe.

Authors of the study say this could impact preparedness before wildfire season.

The Trump administration is returning to 2012 emission rules, which it says have cut mercury pollution by 90%. Environmentalists say that’s not enough.

Before most residents have acclimated to the heat or set up home cooling systems, temperatures are rising to unseasonably high levels. New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah are among 14 western states, expecting record-breaking heat this weekend.

Hot days and polluted air may be doing more than making people uncomfortable — they could also affect mental health. A new study from the University of Utah finds that short bursts of extreme heat, combined with certain types of air pollution, are linked to an increased risk of suicide.