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Lawmakers met at Grand Teton National Park to discuss the Great American Outdoors Act and reauthorization of the Legacy Restoration Fund.

Josh Jackson is a writer, photographer, guide, and leading voice for public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Through the Forgotten Lands Project, Josh employs immersive storytelling to inspire appreciation and engagement for our least protected, and largely unknown landscapes.

Outdoor Alliance Washington and local partners recently enjoyed a scenic hike on the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest with Representative Rick Larsen, members of his staff, and local land managers.

Last month, American Whitewater, Outdoor Alliance California, and local partners convened local stakeholders, congressional staff, and federal land managers along the Tuolumne River for an advocacy meeting with Congressman Tom McClintock.

From defending the Roadless Rule to securing funding for our land management agencies, Outdoor Alliance is standing up for the places we love during Public Lands Month.

Nearly 45 million acres of backcountry forests are at risk. Before September 19, tell the USDA to keep these landscapes protected.

Partners from Outdoor Alliance Washington (OA Washington) had an opportunity to connect with Representative Emily Randall, her staff, and land managers from the Olympic National Forest.

Before August 26, the USDA is accepting public input on its staffing plan, in the wake of massive layoffs over the spring and summer.

Sweeping changes to NEPA will limit your ability to weigh in on projects that affect trails, rivers, forests, and the places you love to recreate.

A new executive order highlights the value of protecting public lands and waters and promises to continue the country’s long history of land conservation. Will administrative action follow?

The outdoor community stopped public land sell-offs—but the One Big Beautiful Bill still threatens public lands and waters.

Last week, Outdoor Alliance California helped host two advocacy events with Congressman Kiley and his staff. These gatherings brought together local elected officials, land managers, business owners, nonprofits, and outdoor enthusiasts to celebrate collective efforts to protect public lands and waters.

Last month, Outdoor Alliance and Runners for Public Lands gathered at TrailCon, a two-day event where we were able to share more about our collective efforts on advocating for public lands, and how the trail running community can become more involved in advocacy.

Outdoor leaders, agency staff, and community partners came together in the Bay Area to talk climate resilience, outdoor access, and what’s next for California’s landmark 30x30 and Outdoors for All initiatives.

Outdoor Alliance statement on the news that Senator Mike Lee has withdrawn his proposal to sell off public lands from the Senate budget reconciliation bill.

Senator Mike Lee’s new proposal would force the sale of BLM lands near population centers.

A major land sell-off proposal will be pulled out of the Senate budget reconciliation bill, but Senator Mike Lee is already promising to introduce a revised sell-off bill before the vote.

Yesterday, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the agency’s intent to rescind the Roadless Rule, which would be a devastating blow to America’s backcountry public lands and the millions of people who rely on them for outdoor recreation, clean air and water, and climate resilience.

The Senate’s spending package could offer up nearly 300 million acres of public lands for sale—a vast area that includes nearly 100,000 miles of trails, more than 45,000 climbing routes and boulder problems, and 3,405 river miles across the West.

The Senate version of the spending package, just released, would sell off public lands roughly 4 times the size of Rhode Island. It’s time for the outdoor community to speak up.

The President’s budget would slash funding for parks and public lands, sideline the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and apparently privatize some National Parks.