Perhaps this is a good thing? The state governments are closer to the "problem", and likely know better than the federal government what is best for their land

Perhaps this is a good thing? The state governments are closer to the "problem", and likely know better than the federal government what is best for their lands. (See US Constitution -- 10th Amendment.) https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-10/ https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-10/