Mining Policy Is Getting an Update But Recreation Needs a Seat at the Table

The U.S. Forest Service is in the process of updating how it manages hardrock mining on national forests for the first time in more than 50 years.

Library, NewsTania Lown-HechtMay 5, 2026miningComment

Congress Rolls Back Protections for the Boundary Waters

Congress votes to unravel protections around the Boundary Waters, America’s most visited Wilderness, opening up the area for mining.

Action AlertTania Lown-HechtApril 16, 2026Boundary Waters Comments

Outdoor Alliance, outdoor recreation community advocate for adequate public lands funding

Outdoor recreation organizations and businesses call on Congress to fund recreation at the USFS and BLM through appropriations.

Library, Action AlertTania Lown-HechtApril 13, 2026appropriations, legacy restoration fund, EXPLOREComment

Outdoor Allies: Peter Steelquist

Pete Steelquist is the Washington Policy Manager for the Surfrider Foundation, one of nine member organizations at Outdoor Alliance. Pete is a lifelong Washingtonian who lives on the Olympic Peninsula, where he is an avid surfer and mountain biker.

outdoor alliesNicole BrownApril 13, 2026outdoor allies, Washington, Clean Water Comment

Forest Service Announces Reorganization, Headquarters Relocation

The U.S. Forest Service is undertaking a significant agency reorganization, which will affect recreation management on our national forests.

News, Action AlertTania Lown-HechtApril 10, 2026Forest Service, National ForestsComment