Public Lands Decision-Making Under Fire | Denver News

Federal agencies quietly slashed public comment periods on public lands decisions last July — bypassing decades-old rules meant to let citizens weigh in — even though the rules themselves never went through that same process. With ties to industry, officials are now speeding up decisions on logging, drilling, and sacred sites like Chaco Canyon, while cutting public hearings and appeals. Despite these moves, every comment still matters — they’re part of the legal record and fuel lawsuits when ignored — proving that collective public voice remains the last line of defense against eroding protections. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab766221a67e552f