Comment and analysis

In response to news of planned Reductions-in-Force (RIFs - staffing cuts) at the Department of the Interior, and the threat of widespread terminations from the White House, Next Interior issued this statement.

On Thursday, 28 August 2025, National Wildlife Federation and partners hosted America’s Forum for Wildlife, which brought together a dozen speakers and about 500 attendees to highlight why science for conservation - and more - is so important. Jacob Malcom, ED of Next Interior, was one of the speakers; these are his remarks.

On 04 August 2025, Next Interior submitted comments to the Department on the proposed revisions to their National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) guidance and the impact in particular on public engagement.