Thanks to an outpouring of support from recreationists and other public land enthusiasts, Rep. Chaffetz announced that he would withdraw the bill meant to sell off 3.3 million acres of public land.
Read MoreTwo bills introduced in the House this week threaten to sell off 3.3 million acres of public land and strip Forest Service and BLM managers of their law enforcement authority. Here's what we're doing next...
Read MoreFresh from a paddling trip in Patagonia, our Policy Counsel swaps a drysuit for a suit and tie and heads to the hill for Rep. Zinke's confirmation hearing.
Read MoreOn the first day of its session, the House makes it easier to transfer public lands, for free.
Read MoreOur series on Outdoor Allies continues with Kenji Haroutunian, who serves as the President of Access Fund's Board of Directors, and is an advocacy ace. Here he shares the intimidating list of advocacy issues he's engaging on, plus his story of how climbing at Joshua Tree led to a lifelong commitment to civic engagement.
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