In this episode (Sept 29 – Oct 3, 2025):<li>Coal Expansion on Federal Lands – The Department of the Interior announced a plan to open 13.1 million acres to coal leasing</li><li>Government Shutdown Impacts – Congress’s failure to pass a spending deal triggered a shutdown on October 1. Includes an interview with Brittany Leffel of the Winter Wildlands Alliance.</li><li>Continental Divide Trail Access Rules – Hikers finishing the CDT now face a new Army permit requirement at the southern terminus in New Mexico.</li><li>Everglades Detention Center Funding – Florida secured $608 million in FEMA funds for immigration detention facilities in Big Cypress National Preserve.</li><li>California’s Low-Impact Camping Law – Governor Newsom signed AB 518.Subscribe to our newsletter for in-depth coverage and extra stories we don’t have time for on the podcast: <a href="⁠⁠⁠theoutdoorminimalist.com">⁠⁠⁠⁠theoutdoorminimalist.com⁠</a>⁠⁠⁠Have tips, testimonials, or insights on public land changes? Submit them through our Google Form (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://forms.gle/JwC73G8wLvU6kedc9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠">⁠https://forms.gle/JwC73G8wLvU6kedc9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>).-----------------</li>Sources:<li><a href="https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-unleashes-american-coal-power-bold-move-advance-trump-administration">Coal leasing announcement</a>: <a href="https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-unleashes-american-coal-power-bold-move-advance-trump-administration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-unleashes-american-coal-power-bold-move-advance-trump-administration</a><a href="https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-coal-lease-sale-alabama-generates-over-46-million-supports-us-steel">Alabama coal lease sale</a>: <a href="https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-coal-lease-sale-alabama-generates-over-46-million-supports-us-steel" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-coal-lease-sale-alabama-generates-over-46-million-supports-us-steel</a></li><li>Earthjustice: <a href="https://earthjustice.org/press/2025/earthjustice-responds-to-trump-administration-coal-industry-giveaways">https://earthjustice.org/press/2025/earthjustice-responds-to-trump-administration-coal-industry-giveaways</a></li><li>Outdoor Alliance: <a href="https://www.outdooralliance.org/blog/2025/10/1/what-does-a-government-shutdown-mean-for-outdoor-recreation">https://www.outdooralliance.org/blog/2025/10/1/what-does-a-government-shutdown-mean-for-outdoor-recreation</a></li><li>Surfrider Foundation: <a href="https://www.surfrider.org/news/looming-federal-shutdown-what-it-could-mean-for-our-coasts-ocean">https://www.surfrider.org/news/looming-federal-shutdown-what-it-could-mean-for-our-coasts-ocean</a></li><li>The Trek: <a href="https://thetrek.co/continental-divide-trail/cdt-hikers-us-citizenship-army-permit-now-required-to-access-southern-terminus/">https://thetrek.co/continental-divide-trail/cdt-hikers-us-citizenship-army-permit-now-required-to-access-southern-terminus/</a></li><li><a href="https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/florida-gets-us-funds-for-everglades-detention-center-hit-by-lawsuit-2025-10-02/?_gl=1*tm5yo8*_gcl_au*MTY5NDEyODgxMi4xNzU5NDU1NTc2">Everglades detention funding</a>: <a href="https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/florida-gets-us-funds-for-everglades-detention-center-hit-by-lawsuit-2025-10-02/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/florida-gets-us-funds-for-everglades-detention-center-hit-by-lawsuit-2025-10-02/</a></li><li>WPLG Local 10 News (Miami): [Reporting on FEMA funds and contracts] (10/2/25)</li><li>California Legislature: AB 518 (Low-Impact Camping Bill)</li>

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