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A Cryin’ Bloody Shame: DOGE and Storm Pummel Our Public Forests

Environment Joel Connelly - February 11, 2026 0

The 164-million-acre system has been hit by two perfect storms. An atmospheric river in January washed out trails, campgrounds and access roads across the Pacific Northwest. Not to be outdone, DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk, has ravaged its corps of overseers.

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Ideas

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Politics

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Politics

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Arts

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Environment

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Cities

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