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Example of blue sky today: John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (Painted Hills). Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/joda/index.htm and #nps #nationalparks #interpretation #oregon #publiclands #landscapephotography #photography #fossil #nationalmonument #research Image credit National Park Service #trees #winter #orwx #color #sky #geology #fence #building #solar #needles

Beautiful blue sky over John Day Fossil Beds National Monument today. In the center of the image, a brilliantly colored hill topped by a pyroclastic deposit. A small white cloud drifts in the distance on the right. On the left, a tree leans into the scene, green needles spread against the sky. A fence, a road, and a grassy field appear in the foreground. A small building with an array of solar panels can be seen at the base of the hill on the left.

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

Large rhino-like brontotheres roam a semitropical forest. Dog-sized, three-toed horses dart between the trees. The cat-like nimravid and bear dogs stalk their prey. The climate cools and forests alter to dryer grasslands. Saber tooth cats and camels get replaced by mountain lions and deer. Paleontologists learn more about the ancient animals and environment with every new fossil they discover.

nationalparks

@nationalparks@sfba.social · 5 days ago

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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@nationalparks@sfba.social · 2 weeks ago

Yosemite National Park yesterday and today. For more information https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm and https://yosemite.org/ and https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/weathermap.htm and #interpretation #nps #nationalparks #publiclands #landscapephotography #photography Image credit Yosemite Conservancy and National Park Service #yosemite #cawx #winter #trees #california #halfdome #sun #clouds #nationalpark #geology #snow

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Blue sky, sunshine, and Half Dome in this view from Yosemite National Park yesterday. The trees in the foreground are green and free of snow. The geology of the park is visible in the middle ground, where sunlit slopes and rock walls can easily be seen. Half Dome is the prominent feature on the center right. In the distance, snow-covered mountains appear under a clear blue sky.

Snow is falling today in Yosemite National Park. The trees in the foreground are beginning to show an accumulation of snow, though some of the green is still visible. Geological features, evident in yesterday’s view, are obscured today by snow and clouds. Half Dome, which on a clear day would stand out prominently on the center right, is hidden entirely in this view from today. Snow piles up in the immediate foreground while the sky color is primarily grey and white. It will be interesting to see how much snow this storm leaves over the next few days.

Yosemite Weather Forecast Map - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra.

First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.

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@nationalparks@sfba.social · 2 weeks ago

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Yosemite Weather Forecast Map - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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@nationalparks@sfba.social · 3 weeks ago

Glacier National Park right now (Lake McDonald). For more information https://www.nps.gov/glac/index.htm and #glacier #interpretation #nps #nationalparks #publiclands #landscapephotography #photography #montana Image credit National Park Service and the Glacier National Park Conservancy #mtwx #winter #lakemcdonald #clouds #trees #mountains #lake #colors #snow #reflection #wow

Stunning clouds over Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park today. Colors of orange and yellow, reflected on the lake’s surface, with a line of snow-capped mountains in between. Thanks to the National Park Service and the Glacier National Park Conservancy for providing these beautiful images.

Glacier National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in human culture. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road.

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@nationalparks@sfba.social · 3 weeks ago

Glacier National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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@nationalparks@sfba.social · last month

Patterns of change along the northern California coast including Redwood National and State Parks. Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/redw/index.htm and https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1029/2023JF007135 and #nps #nationalparks #publiclands #photography #forest #trees #sun #winter Image credit Kurt Angersbach / Westernlabs #california #redwood #colors #landscapephotography #driftwood #coast #ocean #research #sediment #morphodynamic #tide

View of the coastal area of Redwood National and State Parks this weekend with sun, clouds, amenable tides, and the ongoing evolution of sediment properties and abundance. Here, we can see onshore rocks, a stretch of sandy beach, the green and yellow of the vegetation covering the slopes behind the beach, and a sky that is part cloudy and part blue. Temperatures were cool and a steady wind kept the day even cooler. The Pacific Ocean rolls in on the left. Waves were generally gentle throughout the weekend. The purpose of this image is in part to provide interested viewers with a snapshot of conditions should they be considering a visit to the area. Other resources for visitors include updated web camera images from the National Park Service and forecasts from the National Weather Service. The most important information for visitors is an understanding of the tide, as this area is inaccessible during times of higher tides.

Redwood National and State Parks (U.S. National Park Service)

Renowned for the world’s tallest trees, Redwood’s landscapes span from open prairies and oak woodlands to pristine rivers and untamed coastline. This ancient home has supported people for thousands of years. The National Park Service and California State Parks now work to safeguard and rejuvenate these lands for everyone’s enjoyment, learning, and inspiration.

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@nationalparks@sfba.social · last month

Redwood National and State Parks (U.S. National Park Service)

ProPublica

@ProPublica@newsie.social · 2 months ago

As President Donald Trump’s administration pushes a pro-ranching agenda, ProPublica and High Country News investigated how public lands grazing has evolved.

Here are the biggest takeaways from our reporting.
https://www.propublica.org/article/grazing-public-lands-investigation-takeaways?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#News #Government #Trump #Environment #Grazing #PublicLands #Law

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The Biggest Takeaways From Our Investigation Into Grazing on Public Lands

Livestock grazing is allowed across 240 million acres of federal land. Our investigation revealed the subsidies propping up ranching, its impact on the environment and the politics underpinning the system.

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@nationalparks@sfba.social · 2 months ago

Joshua Tree National Park from the Belle Mountain Weather Station. Image credit NPS Air Quality Web Camera Network and NPS Air Quality Webcam Archives. Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm and #nps #nationalparks #interpretation #publiclands #photography #landscapephotography #winter #california #cawx #joshuatree #weather #sunrise #archive #research

Sunrise in Joshua Tree National Park this morning. Purple, pink, orange, and yellow color the sky and clouds, while the silhouette of landforms appear in black, tan, and grey. A sweeping cloud form fills the valley in the foreground and left. In the background, another layer of clouds appears to mirror the mountain range below.

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@nationalparks@sfba.social · 2 months ago

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@ProPublica@newsie.social · 3 months ago

Wealthy Ranchers Profit From Public Lands. Taxpayers Pick Up the Tab.
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A ProPublica and High Country News investigation found that government programs supporting grazing on public lands prop up a wealthy few while harming the environment. The Trump administration is supercharging the system.
https://www.propublica.org/article/grazing-ranchers-public-lands-trump?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#News #Government #Trump #Environment #Grazing #PublicLands #Tax

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@salixsericea@mastodon.social · 3 months ago

Funny how that works:

"The wealthy profit from public lands, and taxpayers pick up the tab"

"Roughly two-thirds of grazing on Bureau of Land Management land is controlled by just 10% of permit holders. "

https://www.hcn.org/issues/57-12/the-wealthy-profit-from-public-lands-and-taxpayers-pick-up-the-tab/

#landuse #grazing #publiclands #profit #BLM

ProPublica

@ProPublica@newsie.social · 3 months ago

Powerful Friends: Sympathetic Officials and “Cultural Power” Help Ranchers Dodge Oversight
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Elected officials are quick to support public lands ranchers who are accused of breaking rules. As a result, federal agencies pull punches when enforcing regulations.
https://www.propublica.org/article/politicians-help-ranchers-dodge-oversight?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#News #USPolitics #Government #Regulation #Law #PublicLands

ProPublica

@ProPublica@newsie.social · 3 months ago

Wealthy Ranchers Profit From Public Lands. Taxpayers Pick Up the Tab.
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#News #Government #Trump #Environment #Grazing #PublicLands #Tax

salix sericea (@Ripple13216)

@salixsericea@mastodon.social · 3 months ago

Funny how that works:

"The wealthy profit from public lands, and taxpayers pick up the tab"

"Roughly two-thirds of grazing on Bureau of Land Management land is controlled by just 10% of permit holders. "

https://www.hcn.org/issues/57-12/the-wealthy-profit-from-public-lands-and-taxpayers-pick-up-the-tab/

#landuse #grazing #publiclands #profit #BLM

ProPublica

@ProPublica@newsie.social · 3 months ago

A Loophole Allows Ranchers to Renew Grazing Permits With Little Scrutiny of the Environmental Impact
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With dwindling oversight, cattle are grazing where they’re not supposed to and in greater numbers or for longer periods than permitted. This can spread invasive plants, pushing out native species and worsening wildfire risk.
https://www.propublica.org/article/grazing-environment-public-lands-oversight?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#News #Environment #PublicLands #Cattle #Grazing #Law

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Katrina Katrinka :donor:

@katrinakatrinka@infosec.exchange · 4 months ago

#Utah Senator Mike Lee is trying to steal public lands again. This time he's trying to hide his intentions in language about immigration and wildfires, but it's ultimately about making public lands private for extraction industry donors to him.
#utpol #PublicLands

https://www.fieldandstream.com/stories/conservation/public-lands-and-waters/mike-lee-attacks-the-wilderness-act

Katrina Katrinka :donor:

@katrinakatrinka@infosec.exchange · 4 months ago

https://www.fieldandstream.com/stories/conservation/public-lands-and-waters/mike-lee-attacks-the-wilderness-act