Blog and Press – Public Lands Council

Forestry Legislation Backed by NCBA and PLC Passes U.S. House

Posted by Public Lands Council on 09/25/2024

WASHINGTON (September 24, 2024) – Today, the Fix Our Forests Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives in a bipartisan vote of 268 to 151. This legislation, introduced…
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PLC Honors Awardees from NV and WY During 56th Annual Meeting

Posted by Public Lands Council on 09/24/2024

WASHINGTON (September 24, 2024) – During their 56th Annual Meeting, the Public Lands Council (PLC) honored two individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the public lands ranching community. PLC…
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Colorado Rancher Named New PLC President as Annual Meeting Closes

Posted by Public Lands Council on 09/20/2024

GRAND JUNCTION, CO (September 20, 2024) – The Public Lands Council (PLC) closed out their 56th Annual Meeting by announcing Colorado rancher Tim Canterbury as the new PLC President. Tim…
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The 56th PLC Annual Meeting Opens in Grand Junction

Posted by Public Lands Council on 09/18/2024

GRAND JUNCTION, CO (September 18, 2024) – The Public Lands Council (PLC) opens up their 56th Annual Meeting today. This is where ranchers, policymakers, administration officials, and industry stakeholders from…
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Ranchers Support Legislation to Boost Conservation Under the ESA

Posted by Public Lands Council on 09/10/2024

WASHINGTON (September 10, 2024) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) announced their strong support for the ESA Amendments Act of 2024, introduced by Rep….
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ASI and NCBA Release Video on Public Lands Movement Criteria During FMD Outbreak

Posted by Public Lands Council on 08/22/2024

WASHINGTON (August 22, 2024) – The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) worked with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and other stakeholders to develop movement decision criteria guidance addressing unique…
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PLC Highlights USDA Study Showing the Value of Livestock Grazing

Posted by Public Lands Council on 08/21/2024

WASHINGTON (August 21, 2024) – A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) has once again confirmed the value of livestock grazing as a…
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Cattle Industry Leaders Disgusted With Targeted Persecution of Family Ranchers

Posted by Public Lands Council on 08/08/2024

WASHINGTON (August 8, 2024) – Today, leaders of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) issued statements in response to news of the indictment of Charles…
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PLC and NCBA Praise Passage of House Interior Appropriations Bill

Posted by Public Lands Council on 07/25/2024

WASHINGTON (July 24, 2024) – Today, the Public Lands Council (PLC) and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) issued statements following the House passage of H.R. 8998, the Department of…
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Public Lands Coalition Files Lawsuit Against BLM Rule

Posted by Public Lands Council on 07/18/2024

WASHINGTON (July 18, 2024) – Leaders of national organizations representing those who utilize our nation’s public lands have joined together to file a lawsuit against the Bureau of…
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NCBA and PLC File Lawsuit Against BLM Public Lands Rule

Posted by Public Lands Council on 07/13/2024

WASHINGTON (July 12, 2024) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) filed a lawsuit against the misguided Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) “Conservation…
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PLC Accepts Rolling Submissions for Research Proposals Bolstering Federal Lands Ranching

Posted by Public Lands Council on 07/02/2024

WASHINGTON (July 2, 2024) – The Public Lands Council (PLC) today announced a rolling notice of funding availability that accompanies the existing grant funding process for Fiscal Year 2025….
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Bipartisan, Bicameral NEPA CRA will Provide Relief to Ranchers

Posted by Public Lands Council on 06/18/2024

WASHINGTON (June 18, 2024) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) praised Senate and House introduction of paired Congressional Review Act resolutions that would…
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Registration Opens for PLC’s 2024 Annual Meeting in Colorado

Posted by Public Lands Council on 06/17/2024

WASHINGTON (June 17, 2024) – Registration is now open for the Public Lands Council’s (PLC) 56th Annual Meeting that will be held in Grand Junction, Colorado from September…
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Livestock Industry Fights Misguided Grazing Impacts from Greater-Sage Grouse Management Plan

Posted by Public Lands Council on 06/14/2024

WASHINGTON (June 14, 2024) – Yesterday, the Public Lands Council (PLC) and other livestock groups filed comments on the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) draft Environmental Impact Statement…
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