Antiquities Act — Public Land News & Outdoor Advocacy Work

Four National Monuments where Conservation Meets World-Class Outdoor Recreation

For nearly 150 years, the United States has led the world in ideas of conservation — from National Parks to Wilderness Areas. But in 1906, the Antiquities Act created an avenue for presidents to protect and set aside landscapes of inherent beauty and cultural value for the public, forevermore.

Outdoor Alliance Joins President Biden in Protecting Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante

Today, Outdoor Alliance joins President Biden at the White House as he signs into law protections for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah.

The Year Ahead for Public Lands

Outdoor Alliance’s predictions for what 2018 will hold for public land policy and outdoor recreation (and yes, there’s some good news, too!).

NewsTania Lown-HechtJanuary 18, 2018Forest Planning, LWCF, RNR, Antiquities Act, public land heist, Fire Funding, National MonumentsComment

Urgent: Congress fast-tracking bill to gut the Antiquities Act

Yesterday, Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT) introduced a bill to eviscerate the Antiquities Act, a core conservation tool responsible for protecting some of our country’s most iconic outdoor recreation destinations. Today, we learned that the bill will be voted on in committee tomorrow.

Action AlertLouis GeltmanOctober 10, 2017Conservation Tools, Antiquities Act Comment

What You Can Do To Protect National Monuments Now

The review on National Monuments puts millions of acres of public land in the crosshairs. The public comment period is short - take a moment to act today and share your thoughts on protected public land.