Trump Administration Finalizes ESA Rules for Threatened Species, Habitat
The Fish and Wildlife Service finalized July 17 rules changing future threatened-species protections and critical-habitat exclusions nationwide.
Public lands
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BLM proposes changes to federal oil-and-gas leasing and “lost gas” royalties—comments due Aug. 24, 2026
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has published two proposed rules that would adjust bonding, public participation and protest timing, and clarify how royalties are handled when oil or gas is lost. Comments are due Aug. 24, 2026.
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Interior proposes new royalty rules for oil, gas and coal
United States Energy Environment and Federal Rules – Interior has proposed royalty changes for public-lands oil, gas and coal, including new valuation methods and a 60-day public comment window. ([doi.gov](https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/department-interior-proposes-streamlined-regulations-oil-gas-and-coal))
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Kil-So-Quah campground at J.E. Roush Lake closes indefinitely June 29
Indiana DNR says Kil-So-Quah Recreation Area campground at J.E. Roush Lake in Huntington closes indefinitely June 29, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET.
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Webb City documentary premiere will spotlight Cardinal Valley restoration June 4
Webb City will host a June 4 screening of “Cardinal Valley: A Restoration Story,” with a Q&A and reception after the film on mine-reclamation work.
