Interior Department’s 2026-2030 Plan Proposes Public Land Sales and NPS Restructuring
The Trump administration’s new Interior Department strategic plan proposes selling federal lands to states and tribes, restructuring the National Park Service, and limiting public comment periods to accelerate energy development. Critics warn this threatens conservation and public access, while supporters argue it streamlines management and boosts energy production. Legal experts note significant constraints on land sales, and the plan faces opposition from both Democrats and some Republicans ahead of the January 2027 congressional shift.