LANDS INSIGHT Blog Series:

Understanding Policy. Protecting Place. Empowering People.

Public land policy shapes the way we live, work, and recreate across the American West — but for many, it remains a maze of acronyms, agencies, and decisions made far from home. That gap between decision-makers and those who live with the outcomes every day is part of what inspired us to launch the LANDS INSIGHT blog series.
 

This series is for the people who care deeply about the Owyhee and other rural landscapes — whether you ranch, recreate, guide, hunt, or simply love this place. Our goal is to break down complex public land policies in a way that’s clear, respectful, and rooted in local understanding.
 

We believe that when people understand how public land policy works, they’re more empowered to speak up, stay involved, and protect the places that define our way of life. From the history of Wilderness Study Areas to the modern debates around funding, grazing, and recreation, LANDS INSIGHT is about giving our communities the tools to engage, not from fear or misinformation, but from knowledge and lived experience.
 

The future of rural America, and places like the Owyhee, depends on participation, and participation depends on understanding.

Whether you're new to these issues or you’ve been showing up to meetings for decades, we hope LANDS INSIGHT gives you insight, connection, and a stronger voice in the conversation about the lands we all depend on.