A state-led effort could weaken the Roadless Rule, which protects backcountry recreation on National Forests. A public comment period is open until October 15.
Read MoreIn August, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining held hearings on a number of bills that would protect public lands and waters.
Read MoreEver heard of the Roadless Rule? It’s protecting some of the best backcountry recreation in the country, and it’s under fire.
Read MoreThe latest affront to the public process on public lands is a bill that proposes charging individuals and groups to file protests on new oil and gas leases.
Read MoreA bill from two Utah lawmakers does an okay job planning for our public lands between Moab and the Manti-La Sal National Forest in Utah.
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