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For millennia, Indigenous peoples have used fire as a vital tool for land stewardship, fostering biodiversity, healthy forests, and resilient ecosystems. In 1850, however, California criminalized cultural burning as part of broader efforts to suppress Indigenous practices, and eventually the state practiced a policy of complete fire suppression. The consequences of this history have been devastating and have even contributed to catastrophic wildfires that are now more frequent than ever. In recent years, California has begun to reckon with these wrongdoings and recognize the value of fire on the landscape. Senate Bill 310, sponsored by the Karuk Tribe and currently awaiting the Governor’s signature, aims to break down barriers to cultural burning by acknowledging Tribal sovereignty and fostering collaboration between Tribal governments and state agencies. This legislation is a vital step toward restoring forest health, building resilience, and advancing both cultural and environmental justice.

What exactly are public lands, and why are they important? Here's what you need to know about one of America's best ideas and how to protect and preserve it 👉 https://zurl.co/YuDs #PublicLands #NationalParks #NationalForests #NationalWildlifeRefuges #BureauOfLandManagement

Public lands are a treasure, and it's time to celebrate! Today, we're recognizing the importance of preserving our natural resources for future generations. #PublicLandsDay #CraterLake #FinancialPlanning #NorthPointWealthManagement #PortlandOR

For centuries, Indigenous land has been taken for farming, public works, and military use. And all throughout these years, continuing to this day, thefts have been occurring under the guise of ecological preservation—green colonialism. Robert Jago explores:

Texas Coast - Value to the Nation. From the natural beaches of Sabine Pass near Port Arthur to the rich diversity of bird and marine wildlife along the Laguna Madre near Port Isabel, the sweep of the Texas coast contains varied and fragile ecosystems juxtaposed with highly industrialized areas that host a national economic powerhouse. The USACE Galveston District is involved in virtually every mile of the 367-mile coastline and plays an integral role in both the preservation of nature’s treasures that are a living part of the Texas coastal region as well as serving and preserving the industries that fuel commerce and power our nation. https://lnkd.in/dH9ZeCyb

Half of all wetlands in the lower 48 states have disappeared since the 1780s. And those that still remain are at high risk, vulnerable to draining, filling, excavating, and other destructive processes. These losses spell disaster for the many species that live and thrive in marshes, swamps, and wet meadows. Take action now to help wetlands and the imperiled species who depend on these vanishing places: https://bit.ly/3Yyeufn

What do you think is today's greatest challenge for Black land owners (current or prospective)? Share your thoughts in the comments, and remember there are no wrong answers here! #Blacklandback #whereismyland #reparationsnow #reparativejustice #restorativejustice

"By preserving CA's sacred lands as national monuments, we have the opportunity now to protect and safeguard them for future generations." Check out The Surfrider Foundation's awesome new video on the importance of protecting CA's public lands. More here: https://bit.ly/48Ip99f

from the frontlines of #landback history. FYI: there are many methods of land back. this is a proven one. #federalindianlaw #tribalconsultation

Now’s the time to get permission to hunt on private land in Nebraska, and here are an array of tips to help you go about it. https://lnkd.in/g6kNF4Fs