By And For The People is a citizen-led effort to bring transparency and accountability to decisions about public lands and how federal dollars are spent.
January 7, 2025

Our mission is to make sure communities have a voice and clear information about conservation projects and new technologies — especially biotechnology — that may impact our environment and way of life.

Multiple recent federal rule changes have reduced public oversight, allowing certain projects, like experimental genetically engineered plants/Trees and wildlife releases, to move forward with little to no review or public comment. This creates serious risks for both Nature and our trust in government.

What We Do:

·      Share plain-language updates on rule changes and funding decisions.

·      Help residents engage with local boards and state officials.

·      File and publish public records requests (FOIA).

·      speaking at meetings or writing to oversight bodies and regulatory agencies.

·      Try to raise awareness.

How to Get Involved:

·      Subscribe for updates on meetings and public comment opportunities.

·      Share documents or tips about public land projects.

·      Volunteer to help with outreach and research.

By Josh Wilson September 27, 2025
9/26, Submitted Letter to the Natural Resources Committee Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee
By Josh Wilson August 1, 2025
Comment Period Ended: Jul 21, 2025 for responding to "advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has prepared a revised draft environmental impact statement (EIS) and revised draft plant pest risk assessment (PPRA) evaluating the potential environmental impacts and plant pest risk that may result from the approval of a petition for nonregulated status for blight-tolerant American chestnut. We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has prepared a revised draft environmental impact statement (EIS) and revised draft plant pest risk assessment (PPRA) evaluating the potential environmental impacts and plant pest risk that may result from the approval of a petition for nonregulated status for blight-tolerant American chestnut" -
By Josh Wilson May 6, 2025
Fish and Wildlife Services request for public comment on "proposed rules" of "plants and animals"
By Josh Wilson January 21, 2025
If you can't beat them, invest properly and get rich?
By Josh Wilson January 7, 2025
Hi folks, Here I am questioning the system with this Public Communication Test.
learn stuff about things
By Josh Wilson January 7, 2025
I have spoken with many lawmakers, senators, and congressmen. 100% of the people I have contacted are unaware of these federal efforts and are surprised by them.
By Josh Wilson November 12, 2024
Today's regulatory decision on Genetic Editing will allow biotechnology to be released without being recorded or labeled. Modified plants can be referred to as "GMO-Free." as "this technique is capable by conventional breeding" It is up to the producer to determine its classification of regulation!
By Josh Wilson November 6, 2024
US Forest requested guidance on "proposed management in forest practices."
By Josh Wilson October 6, 2024
US Forest Service asks the public for Environmental concerns about new management practices, and By and for the People respond
By Josh Wilson June 18, 2024
New NEPA Rules Will mandate the use of biotechnology in public lands and go into effect on July 1st. The "Special Session" is our only chance to get lawmakers to take action against this federal overreach!
More Posts