NWTF

Senator Justice Introduces GROUSE Act

Last week, Sen. Jim Justice introduced the Growing and Restoring Operational Upland Species Ecosystems (GROUSE) Act of 2026. The GROUSE Act would reimburse forest landowners 75% of the costs of habitat restoration activities, incentivizing the establishment of vegetation, including native soft-mast trees and shrubs, and other vegetation in early successional habitats.

Delta

National Wildlife Refuge acreage to increase in Texas, Virginia, and Illinois

The U.S. Department of the Interior announced the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission has approved $22.6 million for the purchase of 5,254 acres to be added to three national wildlife refuges and $44.79 million in North American Wetlands Conservation Act Funding.

BHA

Congress Undoes Boundary Waters Protections Despite Nationwide Public Opposition

Lawmakers voted to overturn a 20-year mining moratorium protecting the watershed upstream of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, opening the door to sulfide-ore copper mining in one of the most ecologically sensitive and economically vital landscapes in the United States. 

BHA

The Fight For Corner Crossing

BHA strongly believes that lawful access to public lands and respect for private property go hand in hand. Our work on corner crossing is dedicated to advancing durable policy solutions that reflect a shared understanding from a broad group of stakeholders.

Native Shrub Seed Collection

At the height of summer, our employees collect seed for the nurseries that grow sage and bitterbrush seedlings. These seedlings benefit wintering mule deer, elk, pronghorn & sage grouse.

Sage Grouse Fence marking

Each summer, the crew spends an evening marking fences near sage grouse breeding grounds to reduce collision mortality. Plastic flags help the grouse avoid barbed wire, aiding in the conservation of this iconic western game bird.

Fence Pulls

Old, poorly maintained fencing can be a barrier to big game movement and causes mortality of sage grouse. Each summer, our employees grab work gloves and fencing pliers and remove derelict barbed wire in our home valley.

Sage Grouse Lek Counts

Several mornings in late March and April, folks from our team volunteer to count breeding sage grouse. "Lek" counts are are critical to managing populations of this iconic game bird and another great way to give back to the wildlife we love.