Illegal Marijuana Grow Sites: A Stain on Public Lands

At first glance, California’s 45 million acres of public lands seem like havens for recreation and wildlife. But off the beaten path, away from the maintained trails and people, there is a different story. Some of these secluded areas are being overrun with illegal...

Backcountry Drug War

In the Golden State, dangerous drug cartels are growing pot on public lands—putting wildlife, water supplies, and outdoor enthusiasts at grave risk. Read the original article here and enjoy the spectacular photographs. In the gray half-light of dawn, eight figures...

Hidden on Public Land

Enviro groups push Forest Service to release pot maps …There could be several plausible reasons the Forest Service didn’t produce the rumored maps: They aren’t official, they’re part of ongoing law enforcement investigations or they don’t...