WHAT ARE PUBLIC LANDS?

Wildfire season is underway across much of North America, bringing smoke, trail closures, and changing conditions for outdoor recreation. Here's what recreationists should know about staying safe this summer, the latest wildfire policy developments, and how you can help build more resilient public lands.

Clean Water Is Under Threat—Here’s What It Means for Outdoor Recreation

This week, Congress passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill with overwhelming bipartisan support.

A proposed rollback of Clean Water Act protections would leave more streams and wetlands vulnerable to pollution—putting outdoor recreation, public health, and local economies downstream at risk.

The BLM is supposed to manage public lands for current and future generations, but the rescission of the Public Lands Rule would make it increasingly difficult for the BLM to manage for outdoor recreation experiences.

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.

Securing more funding for outdoor recreation, building a new generation of outdoor advocates, and protecting more public lands, plus more big wins for outdoor recreation this year.

A deep dive into the BLM’s final Public Lands Rule and what it means for outdoor recreation and conservation.