Roadless Rule Under Threat: Speak Up for 45 Million Acres of National Forests

Nearly 45 million acres of backcountry forests are at risk. Before September 19, tell the USDA to keep these landscapes protected.

Action AlertTania Lown-HechtAugust 29, 2025Roadless Rule Comments

Trip Report: Hiking With Rep. Emily Randall on the Olympic National Forest

Partners from Outdoor Alliance Washington (OA Washington) had an opportunity to connect with Representative Emily Randall, her staff, and land managers from the Olympic National Forest.

NewsNicole BrownAugust 22, 2025Washington, Advocacy, The MountaineersComment

The Forest Service Wants to Hear from You About its Staffing and Reorganization Plan

Before August 26, the USDA is accepting public input on its staffing plan, in the wake of massive layoffs over the spring and summer.

News, Action AlertTania Lown-HechtAugust 7, 2025agency layoffs Comments

Why Changes to NEPA Could Hurt Access to Public Lands

Sweeping changes to NEPA will limit your ability to weigh in on projects that affect trails, rivers, forests, and the places you love to recreate.

Library, NewsTania Lown-HechtAugust 7, 2025NEPAComment

Turning Vision into Action with “Make America Beautiful Again” Executive Order

A new executive order highlights the value of protecting public lands and waters and promises to continue the country’s long history of land conservation. Will administrative action follow?

NewsNicole BrownJuly 22, 2025legacy restoration fund, appropriations, National Forests, national parksComment