If Congress Wants to Do Permitting Reform, It Needs to Do it Right

Rushing through permitting reform could restrict public comment periods, limit environmental reviews, and threaten frontline communities.

Library, Action AlertTania Lown-HechtSeptember 13, 2022NEPA, Energy, renewable energyComment

Protecting Old Growth Forests Can Benefit Outdoor Recreationists

Outdoor Alliance recently shared its thoughts on the best path forward for inventorying and protecting old growth forests.

LibraryTania Lown-HechtSeptember 7, 2022old growth forests, Climate, BidenComment

Utah Files Suit to Roll Back Protections for Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante

Yesterday, the state of Utah and two Utah counties announced they were filing a lawsuit against the Biden administration’s recently reinstated protections for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.

Tania Lown-HechtAugust 26, 2022Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante, UtahComment

Trip Report: Outdoor Alliance Washington Gathers Washington Lawmakers, Outdoor Enthusiasts in August

Outdoor Alliance Washington held a number of events in August, including a meeting with Representative Jayapal, and an event for the outdoor recreation community featuring Representatives Smith, Schrier, and DelBene.

Outdoor AllianceAugust 25, 2022Washington, Trip ReportComment

Congress Passes Country’s Largest Ever Climate Package

Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, with billions of dollars to address climate change, is one of our biggest victories of the last decade.

NewsTania Lown-HechtAugust 12, 2022Climate, Inflation Reduction ActComment