Take Action

Protecting the outdoors starts with you. Lawmakers want to hear from you and we’ve made it easy to share your voice. Help make the next big conservation success story happen by speaking up for public lands and waters today. Take action on our current action alerts here.

Ask Lawmakers to Reverse Staffing Cuts at Land Management Agencies

Massive staffing cuts at the Forest Service and other land management agencies are threatening outdoor recreation. Seasonal workers—who maintain trails, manage campgrounds, and respond to emergencies—are being laid off just as millions of people head outside for spring and summer.

Wildfire Bill Could Harm Outdoor Recreation

The House recently passed the Fix Our Forests Act, which takes steps to address and reduce the risk of wildfires, but also includes provisions that would undermine the outdoors and recreation. Ask your Senators to make changes to the final bill to protect the outdoors.

Thank Lawmakers for Passing the EXPLORE Act

Congress passed a first-of-its-kind recreation policy package to improve outdoor recreation on America’s public lands and waters. Send a note of thanks to your lawmakers for passing the EXPLORE Act.

Keep Public Lands in Public Hands

A new bill introduced in Congress, the Public Lands in Public Hands Act, will protect America’s public lands by requiring congressional approval for large-scale transfers, sell-offs, or disposal of public lands and waters.

Support the BLM’s Public Lands Rule

The BLM’s recent Public Lands Rule offers new ways to manage and protect 245 million acres of public lands, home to spectacular outdoor recreation opportunities. It will help the BLM address the stress of climate change, increasing visitation, and energy development. Tell lawmakers you support the rule!

Uphold Oil and Gas Leasing Reforms

Oil and gas leasing has regularly been in conflict with outdoor recreation experiences. The BLM released new oil and gas leasing reforms to better protect outdoor recreation. Unfortunately, some lawmakers are already targeting the reforms. Take action and tell lawmakers to uphold the reforms and protect the outdoors.

Reform Mining to Protect Public Lands

The Mining Law of 1872 continues to govern hardrock mining across most of the U.S., giving mining a pass to the front of the line and often causing direct conflicts with outdoor recreation and conservation priorities.

Defend Clean Water

From paddlers to surfers, clean water is profoundly important for recreation. However, some members of Congress are setting out to overturn a critical clean water ruling that helps protect clean water for the country.