Congress Misses Opportunity for America’s Outdoor Recreation Act, Lands Bills

A recreation and lands package fell apart at the last moment, but it’s still been a banner year for the outdoors and conservation.

NewsTania Lown-HechtDecember 22, 2022AORA, public lands package, BudgetComment

Outdoor Allies: Congressman-elect Gabe Vasquez

Outdoor Alliance’s Outdoor Allies series features Gabe Vasquez, Congressman-elect for New Mexico’s 2nd district.

outdoor alliesTania Lown-HechtDecember 12, 2022outdoor alliesComment

13 important wins for the outdoors this year

13 big wins for the outdoors this year, from funding to protect public lands to new protections for outdoor recreation hotspots.

Tania Lown-HechtDecember 8, 2022outdoor allianceComment

Planned Gold Mine Threatens Idaho’s South Fork Salmon River

The Forest Service is on track to approve a massive gold mine at the headwaters of Idaho’s South Fork Salmon River, treasured by the Nez Perce, paddlers, anglers, and local communities. This public comment period is a crucial chance to protect this area.

Action AlertLouis GeltmanDecember 6, 2022Idaho, Clean Water, mining, American Whitewater Comments

A First-of-its-Kind Outdoor Recreation Package and Other Public Land Priorities for the End of the Year

Congress can pass a number of public lands priorities before the end of the year, including a first-of-its-kind recreation policy and lands package and funding to keep public lands open.

Library, Action AlertTania Lown-HechtNovember 15, 2022AORA, public lands packageComment