Just as important as protecting public lands is making sure they have the funding they need to stay protected.
Read MoreA lack of tools to protect outdoor recreation and an out-of-date permitting system have been standing in the way of getting more people outdoors on sustainable, protected public lands. Two bills intend to change that.
Read MoreIn its recent evaluation of eligible Wild & Scenic Rivers, the Forest Service will consider just 3% for protection in the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests.
Read MoreThe Land and Water Conservation Fund was permanently reauthorized this spring. But there was one hitch: it didn’t come with funding.
Read MoreAfter the governor vetoed a California Office of Recreation bill last year, state lawmakers are working again to get California a place amongst nearly a dozen states with Offices of Outdoor Recreation.
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