Outdoor Alliance is in Washington D.C. this week alongside our member orgs, and outdoor advocates from all across the country. We’re here to make the case for something that should be simple: America’s public lands should remain public, protected, and accessible to everyone.

Outdoor Alliance heads to D.C. this week to advocate for public lands and waters — Outdoor Alliance

More than 60 outdoor leaders will urge Congress to keep public lands public, protect backcountry forests, invest in recreation infrastructure, and support effective land management.

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BREAKING NEWS! The USDA has announced it will extend its comment period for the Roadless Rule DEIS by 15 days. That means we have until October 6 to defend 45 million acres of forests, and backcountry recreation. Learn more, and make your voice heard:

Defend The Roadless Rule

The USDA is moving ahead with plans to rescind the Roadless Rule, putting 45 million acres of backcountry forests at risk. Tell the USDA to protect backcountry recreation.

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Last year, millions of people spoke up against public land sell offs. Since then, attacks on public lands have continued with rollbacks on protections for places like the Boundary Waters and Bears Ears. Now, a proposed land sale in Yosemite is raising the question of who public lands belong to:

Yosemite Belongs to All of Us — Outdoor Alliance

A proposed land sale in Yosemite is further raising the question of who public lands belong to.

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The Roadless Rule protects more than 25,000 miles of hiking across the country. Outdoor Alliance and AllTrails have mapped the most visited trails in roadless areas. They include Franconia Ridge in the White Mountains, the Art Loeb trail in North Carolina, and Mount Tallac near Lake Tahoe:

The Roadless Rule protects thousands of popular trails. The USDA wants to repeal it.

Here's what the rule does, why the arguments for killing it don't hold up, and what you can do before September 21.

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Last week, the administration announced its intent to rescind travel management regulations which could open the door for conflicts between users. For decades, the Travel Management Rule has helped the Forest Service manage different types of recreation on the 193 million acres of land it manages.

Forest Service Rethinks Travel Management, Opens Motorized Use on Public Lands — Outdoor Alliance

As the Forest Service prepares to rescind Roadless Rule, it is rethinking its Travel Management Rule, which guides where roads and motorized recreation can occur on national forests.

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🚫 No more public lands sell-offs 🚫 No more giveaways to billionaires and foreign companies 🚫 No more backroom deals The outdoor recreation community is coming together like never before to deliver one million signatures to lawmakers on Public Lands Day: www.savepubliclands.us

Save Public Lands

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Northeast Washington’s Kettle Crest area draws outdoor enthusiasts in all seasons to experience mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding. Last month, Outdoor Alliance Washington joined Evergreen Mountain Bike Association and staff from Congressman Michael Baumgartner’s (WA-05) office.

Trip Report: Stewarding and Advocating for Washington’s Trails with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance — Outdoor Alliance

Outdoor Alliance Washington partners recently participated in Kettle Fest with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance. Learn how Outdoor Alliance Washington is building connections in Eastern Washington to ...

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A comment period to defend the Roadless Rule is open now. Here’s what’s at stake: *45 million acres of forests *Over 25,000 miles of trails *Clean air and water *Wildlife and habitat We have until September 21 to make our voice heard. Use this link to submit a comment:

Defend The Roadless Rule

The USDA is moving ahead with plans to rescind the Roadless Rule, putting 45 million acres of backcountry forests at risk. Tell the USDA to protect backcountry recreation.

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⚠️ The Trump administration has announced its plans to fully rescind the Roadless Rule ⚠️ Over 45 million acres of National Forests, wildlife and habitat, and backcountry recreation will lose protections if the rule is rescinded. Now is the time to speak up:

Administration Takes Final Steps to Roll Back Roadless Rule with 30 Day Comment Period — Outdoor Alliance

Now is the time to speak up for backcountry recreation. The USDA is taking its final steps to roll back protections on 45 million acres of national forest land.

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Wilderness areas protect some of the country's most remarkable outdoor experiences. There are more than 111 million acres of Wilderness areas on public lands. Wilderness areas provide an countless recreation opportunities: paddling, backpacking, climbing, hunting, fishing, and backcountry skiing.

If You Value Wilderness, Now Is the Time to Speak Up — Outdoor Alliance

Land management agencies are considering opening up Wilderness and the recreation community needs to speak up before August 14.

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Today is the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA)! Passed by Congress in 2020, GAOA has dedicated billions in funding for the maintenance backlog on public lands through the Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF).

Protect Parks and Public Lands with the Legacy Restoration Fund

With outdoor recreation growing in popularity, extending the Legacy Restoration Fund is crucial for repairing infrastructure, and protecting America’s public lands.

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Wilderness experiences on public lands are some of the most remarkable in the country. From fly-fishing in the high alpine to big wall climbing in Yosemite, these experiences shape our appreciation for public lands, and the wide range of endeavors allowed in Wilderness.

If You Value Wilderness, Now Is the Time to Speak Up — Outdoor Alliance

Land management agencies are considering opening up Wilderness and the recreation community needs to speak up before August 14.

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Wildfire season is here, and this summer we've seen devastating fires affecting public lands, as well as the tragic loss of several wildland firefighters who have been working to fight fires and protect communities.

Wildfire Season is Here: What Outdoor Recreationists Need to Know — Outdoor Alliance

Wildfire season is underway across much of North America, bringing smoke, trail closures, and changing conditions for outdoor recreation. Here's what recreationists should know about staying safe this...

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Last week, President Trump signed two proclamations reducing the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. In the Bears Ears National Monument, climbing at Indian Creek would be at risk, as well as thousands of cultural sites, and hiking and biking within the monument:

The EXPLORE Act is moving forward, and land management agencies are looking to the outdoor recreation community to help implement it. Right now, the Forest Service and the BLM are accepting nominations for long-distance biking trails. These trails would be open to mountain biking and bikepacking.

Biking on Long-Distance Trails | BOLT Coalition | IMBA

Long live long rides! By engaging the nation’s cycling community in the process of identifying, prioritizing, and uplifting existing and potential long-distance trails, the BOLT Coalition hopes to pro...

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Runners for Public Lands is the newest member org at Outdoor Alliance! Trail runners are one of the fastest-growing communities in the outdoors, and they share something with all of us: a deep connection to the trails, mountains, forests, and coasts that make outdoor experiences possible.

Outdoor Alliance Welcomes Runners for Public Lands as Newest Coalition Member — Outdoor Alliance

Outdoor Alliance is thrilled to announce that Runners for Public Lands has joined the coalition as its newest member organization.

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Today is the last day to comment on new guidance for climbing in National Forests. The guidance is required under the Protecting America’s Rock Climbing (PARC) Act for Wilderness areas that utilize the placement and maintenance of fixed anchors for rock climbing. Learn more:

Federal Agencies Release Improved Guidance for Wilderness Climbing — Outdoor Alliance

Federal land managers have released new Wilderness climbing guidance required by the EXPLORE Act, providing long-awaited clarity for climbers and recognizing fixed anchors as an appropriate part of Wi...

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The Bears Ears National Monument is not just any public land, it is the ancestral homelands of Indigenous peoples who have stewarded them since time immemorial. Tribal co-management has strengthened these places by ensuring that everyone can visit to connect with history, culture, and the outdoors.

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Yesterday, the President issued a proclamation dramatically reducing Bears Ears National Monument and terminating the Bears Ears Commission.

BREAKING: President Trump just stripped protections for nearly 3 MILLION ACRES of public lands. Bears Ears and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments are home to world-class recreation and they're the ancestral homelands of Tribal Nations that have stewarded them since time immemorial.

Protect Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments!

Tell lawmakers what you think of the administration stripping protections from 3 million acres of public land.

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The third cohort of our Grasstops Collective recently gathered in Fort Collins, Colorado to begin their training. Grasstops advocates become a trusted resource for policymakers, providing knowledge, perspective, and input that is representative of the outdoor recreation community.

Trip Report: Grasstops Collective Kick Off Retreat — Outdoor Alliance

The third cohort of Outdoor Alliance’s Grasstops Collective recently gathered in Fort Collins, Colorado to begin five months of training on policy, advocacy, and leadership in conservation.

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One year ago, the outdoor recreation community defeated a proposal to sell off millions of acres of our country’s public lands. Hikers, bikers, skiers, climbers, and everyone who loves the outdoors came together to write millions of letters to lawmakers that said: Our public lands are not for sale!

Public Land Selloff Provisions Removed from Senate Budget Reconciliation Bill — Outdoor Alliance

Outdoor Alliance statement on the news that Senator Mike Lee has withdrawn his proposal to sell off public lands from the Senate budget reconciliation bill.

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Federal land managers have released new climbing guidance for Wilderness required by the EXPLORE Act, providing long-awaited clarity for climbers and recognizing fixed anchors as an appropriate part of climbing in Wilderness:

Federal Agencies Release Improved Guidance for Wilderness Climbing — Outdoor Alliance

Federal land managers have released new Wilderness climbing guidance required by the EXPLORE Act, providing long-awaited clarity for climbers and recognizing fixed anchors as an appropriate part of Wi...

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Today, Congress got one step closer to passing historic legislation that would reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund. The bill, led by Natural Resources Chair Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and ranking member Jared Huffman (D-CA) passed committee by voice vote with overwhelming bipartisan support.

House committee passes Outdoors Act reauthorization

Both the House and Senate are racing to finalize a bill in the coming weeks.

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BIG NEWS! Legislation to extend the Legacy Restoration Fund has advanced in the Senate, and is headed for a floor vote! Today, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle championed a bill that would help land management agencies address a growing maintenance backlog at parks and public lands.

Senate Advances Legislation to Reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund — Outdoor Alliance

Funding for parks and public lands maintenance is crucial as the maintenance backlog grows, and Congress is building momentum to extend the Legacy Restoration Fund.

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Will rivers be running? American Whitewater and Winter Wildlands Alliance come together to talk about this year’s low snowpack and what it means for outdoor recreation, and water supply across the country:

Will there be any water in our rivers this summer?

Snow to Flow with Ron Ambramovich and American Whitewater

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Some good news for parks and public lands! This week, the House will introduce the Great American Outdoors Act 250. This is bipartisan legislation that would provide funding for the maintenance backlog at parks and public lands through the Legacy Restoration Fund.

Congress Is Moving to Extend the Legacy Restoration Fund — Outdoor Alliance

Bipartisan legislation is advancing in both the House and Senate to continue investing in trails, campgrounds, roads, and recreation infrastructure on public lands.

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Bad. Breaking News. Mike Lee’s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule has advanced in the Senate. We’re disappointed, but we know the outdoor community will to come together to fight this. Here’s what to do: Write your Senator and tell them to reject legislation that would repeal the Roadless Rule:

Tell Lawmakers No to Repealing the Roadless Rule

45 million acres of backcountry forests at risk. Tell lawmakers to protect backcountry recreation.

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The same lawmakers 😡 who tried to sell off 💰 your public lands: Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Celeste Maloy (R-UT) are now trying to roll back protections for the Grand Staircase. A vote is expected this week. Use this link to tell Mike Lee, and other Senate lawmakers, "hands off our public lands!"

Tell Lawmakers to Protect Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

Protect Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument from efforts to roll back management plan protections for outdoor recreation

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Today is National Trails Day, a nationwide celebration of America’s trails and the benefits they provide. National Trails Day is commonly known as a day of service, but there’s other ways to help, including writing your members of Congress about funding for trails, parks, and public lands:

Protect Parks and Public Lands with the Legacy Restoration Fund

With outdoor recreation growing in popularity, extending the Legacy Restoration Fund is crucial for repairing infrastructure, and protecting America’s public lands.

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Lawmakers in the House have introduced bipartisan legislation that would protect public lands from being sold off as part of budget reconciliation. Last year, a proposal to sell off public land was extremely unpopular with outdoor recreationists, resulting in millions of letters to lawmakers.