President Obama proposes permanent reauthorization of America’s best conservation program

This morning, President Obama announced a proposal to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

NewsTania Lown-HechtFebruary 4, 2016Obama, LWCFComment

Senate Debates Energy Bill, LWCF Reauthorization

This week, the Senate is considering a broad-based energy bill, S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act, and it has some important implications for outdoor recreation and public lands.

LibraryTania Lown-HechtFebruary 2, 2016Energy, LWCFComment

The End of Access? An Inside Look at the Implications of Privatizing our National Forests

We spoke with a longtime Forest Service employee about the public land heist, what "management" means, and the future of access if our public lands are privatized.

my outdoorsTania Lown-HechtJanuary 25, 2016public land, public land heist Comments

Eastern Utah Recreation at Risk with Public Lands Initiative

Today, Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT), chair of the House Natural Resources Committee, released the long awaited product of his Utah “Public Lands Initiative” (PLI) process, and the results are a disappointment for those of us who enjoy outdoor recreation on American public lands in Utah.

LibraryLouis GeltmanJanuary 20, 2016PLI, Utah, Bears Ears Comment

Reflecting on Doug Walker’s Life

Last week, the recreation and conservation community suffered an enormous loss with the death of Doug Walker. Outdoor Alliance reflects on Doug's incredible contributions to protecting the outdoor places he loved.

NewsTania Lown-HechtJanuary 6, 2016outdoor allianceComment