WHAT ARE PUBLIC LANDS?

America’s public lands include 59 National Parks, 154 National Forests and grasslands, more than 245 million acres of BLM land, and 560 National Wildlife Refuges, totaling about 640 million acres. The Department of the Interior oversees the Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and Fish and Wildlife Service. The US Forest Service, housed in the Department of Agriculture, oversees our National Forests.

Learn more about US public lands with our resources below:

 

What do we mean when we talk about public lands?

 

Conservation 101

In partnership with The Conservation Alliance and Outdoor Industry Association

 

Outdoor Alliance’s Advocacy 101 Series

 

Public Lands News

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5 Big Wins for the Outdoors in 2024

Securing more funding for outdoor recreation, building a new generation of outdoor advocates, and protecting more public lands, plus more big wins for outdoor recreation this year.

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What does the BLM’s Public Lands Rule mean for outdoor recreation?

A deep dive into the BLM’s final Public Lands Rule and what it means for outdoor recreation and conservation.

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Oil and Gas leasing report by Outdoor Alliance & Public Lands Solutions reveals how development affects public lands and waters and rural economies

The report calls for crucial updates to the oil and gas leasing process to protect public lands and waters, recreation communities, and rural economies

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3 Things Outdoor Recreationists Need to Know About Wildfire

Why have wildfires become so severe in the west, and what can we do about it? The answers, in a new policy report from Outdoor Alliance, might not be what you expect.

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Outdoor Alliance unveils playbook to expand outdoor recreation while fighting climate change

Report outlines 15 concrete actions to harness the power of the outdoor recreation community to address the climate crisis and expand sustainable outdoor access. 

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Three Intersecting Crises for the Outdoors

The outdoors are under immense pressure from climate change, biodiversity loss, and increasing demand for outdoor recreation.

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A Deep Dive into How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Protect Public Lands and the Climate

We dig through the 273-page Inflation Reduction Act to explore the climate and public land investments, from tree planting to funding for wildfire mitigation, coastal resilience, and environmental reviews.

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Going Beyond Land Acknowledgments: Webinar with Redbud Resource Group + Outdoor Alliance California

Watch a recording of our panel with Redbud Resource Group, American Whitewater, and California Natural Resources on how to go beyond land acknowledgements to honor, learn from, and partner with Tribal communities.