Outdoor Alliance commends the efforts of Reps Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Joe Neguse (D-CO), and Dina Titus (D-NV) to ensure that public lands are treated with due care, and never used as a revenue raiser for budget reconciliation.
Bad. Breaking News. Mike Lee’s proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule has advanced in the Senate.
We’re disappointed, but we know the outdoor community will to come together to fight this. Here’s what to do:
Write your Senator and tell them to reject legislation that would repeal the Roadless Rule:
"Public lands belong to all Americans. The outdoor recreation community relies on them for hiking, paddling, climbing, and more. These activities make people’s lives richer and foster a connection to the natural world," said Louis Geltman VP Policy and Government Relations, Outdoor Alliance.
The Legacy Restoration Fund has helped land managers repair and restore trails, campsites, restrooms, ranger stations, roads, and other critical infrastructure that supports visitor experiences.
Last year, Outdoor Alliance highlighted a number of projects that benefited: bit.ly/4emKOrX
Lawmakers in the House have introduced bipartisan legislation that would protect public lands from being sold off as part of budget reconciliation.
Last year, a proposal to sell off public land was extremely unpopular with outdoor recreationists, resulting in millions of letters to lawmakers.
"The Legacy Restoration Fund has become one of the most effective public lands programs in recent history. We are grateful to Chairman Westerman and Ranking Member Huffman for their bipartisan leadership to continue this important work," said Jamie Ervin, Senior Policy Manager at Outdoor Alliance.