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Outdoor Alliance is the only organization in the U.S. that unites the voices of outdoor enthusiasts to conserve public lands. We help ensure those lands are managed in a way that embraces the human-powered experience.

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
ONE WEEK LEFT! to defend the Roadless Rule! The USDA is moving forward with its to repeal the Roadless Rule. If finalized, 45 million acres of national forests and backcountry recreation could be opened to road building and industrial logging. Learn more, and defend the rule before October 6:
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Defend The Roadless Rule
The USDA is moving ahead with plans to rescind the Roadless Rule, putting 45 million acres of backcountry forests at risk. Tell the USDA to protect backcountry recreation.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A baseball park in one of our most beloved National Parks? “Grand Teton National Park is about wild America, wildlife, opportunity for solitude, not for more amusement,” says Luther Propst, Outdoor Alliance board chair and county commissioner for Teton County. Learn more:
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Trump administration considers building baseball park in Grand Teton National Park
Major League Baseball contacted the administration about hosting a game in a national park, with an agency official scouting Grand Teton as a possible location.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Hikers 🤝 Hunters. Bikers 🤝 Skiers. Climbers 🤝 Birders. This Public Lands Day, we’re uniting to send a message to lawmakers: No more public lands sell-offs. No more giveaways to billionaires and foreign companies. No more backroom deals.
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Save Public Lands | Protect Public Lands – Act Now
We've had enough. Join the movement to oppose land sell-offs and ensure shared resources stay in public hands. Sign the petition. We're taking signatures to statehouses and DC.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A comment period that could open up more of our public lands to motorized recreation is about to close... On public lands, “travel management” guides decisions about where motorized and non-motorized recreation are allowed. Cut through the noise and make your voice heard before Sep 23:
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The Administration Is Dismantling the Framework That Guides Recreation on Public Lands
Hikers, climbers, mountain bikers, hunters, anglers, snowmobilers, and OHV riders all benefit from clear, durable rules. A new Executive Order threatens the framework that helps balance these uses on ...
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Outdoor Alliance is in Washington D.C. this week alongside our member orgs, and outdoor advocates from all across the country. We’re here to make the case for something that should be simple: America’s public lands should remain public, protected, and accessible to everyone.
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Outdoor Alliance heads to D.C. this week to advocate for public lands and waters — Outdoor Alliance
More than 60 outdoor leaders will urge Congress to keep public lands public, protect backcountry forests, invest in recreation infrastructure, and support effective land management.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
BREAKING NEWS! The USDA has announced it will extend its comment period for the Roadless Rule DEIS by 15 days. That means we have until October 6 to defend 45 million acres of forests, and backcountry recreation. Learn more, and make your voice heard:
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Defend The Roadless Rule
The USDA is moving ahead with plans to rescind the Roadless Rule, putting 45 million acres of backcountry forests at risk. Tell the USDA to protect backcountry recreation.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Last year, millions of people spoke up against public land sell offs. Since then, attacks on public lands have continued with rollbacks on protections for places like the Boundary Waters and Bears Ears. Now, a proposed land sale in Yosemite is raising the question of who public lands belong to:
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Yosemite Belongs to All of Us — Outdoor Alliance
A proposed land sale in Yosemite is further raising the question of who public lands belong to.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The Roadless Rule protects more than 25,000 miles of hiking across the country. Outdoor Alliance and AllTrails have mapped the most visited trails in roadless areas. They include Franconia Ridge in the White Mountains, the Art Loeb trail in North Carolina, and Mount Tallac near Lake Tahoe:
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The Roadless Rule protects thousands of popular trails. The USDA wants to repeal it.
Here's what the rule does, why the arguments for killing it don't hold up, and what you can do before September 21.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Last week, the administration announced its intent to rescind travel management regulations which could open the door for conflicts between users. For decades, the Travel Management Rule has helped the Forest Service manage different types of recreation on the 193 million acres of land it manages.
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Forest Service Rethinks Travel Management, Opens Motorized Use on Public Lands — Outdoor Alliance
As the Forest Service prepares to rescind Roadless Rule, it is rethinking its Travel Management Rule, which guides where roads and motorized recreation can occur on national forests.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🚫 No more public lands sell-offs 🚫 No more giveaways to billionaires and foreign companies 🚫 No more backroom deals The outdoor recreation community is coming together like never before to deliver one million signatures to lawmakers on Public Lands Day: www.savepubliclands.us
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Save Public Lands
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Northeast Washington’s Kettle Crest area draws outdoor enthusiasts in all seasons to experience mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding. Last month, Outdoor Alliance Washington joined Evergreen Mountain Bike Association and staff from Congressman Michael Baumgartner’s (WA-05) office.
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Trip Report: Stewarding and Advocating for Washington’s Trails with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance — Outdoor Alliance
Outdoor Alliance Washington partners recently participated in Kettle Fest with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance. Learn how Outdoor Alliance Washington is building connections in Eastern Washington to ...
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A comment period to defend the Roadless Rule is open now. Here’s what’s at stake: *45 million acres of forests *Over 25,000 miles of trails *Clean air and water *Wildlife and habitat We have until September 21 to make our voice heard. Use this link to submit a comment:
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Defend The Roadless Rule
The USDA is moving ahead with plans to rescind the Roadless Rule, putting 45 million acres of backcountry forests at risk. Tell the USDA to protect backcountry recreation.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
⚠️ The Trump administration has announced its plans to fully rescind the Roadless Rule ⚠️ Over 45 million acres of National Forests, wildlife and habitat, and backcountry recreation will lose protections if the rule is rescinded. Now is the time to speak up:
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Administration Takes Final Steps to Roll Back Roadless Rule with 30 Day Comment Period — Outdoor Alliance
Now is the time to speak up for backcountry recreation. The USDA is taking its final steps to roll back protections on 45 million acres of national forest land.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Wilderness areas protect some of the country's most remarkable outdoor experiences. There are more than 111 million acres of Wilderness areas on public lands. Wilderness areas provide an countless recreation opportunities: paddling, backpacking, climbing, hunting, fishing, and backcountry skiing.
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If You Value Wilderness, Now Is the Time to Speak Up — Outdoor Alliance
Land management agencies are considering opening up Wilderness and the recreation community needs to speak up before August 14.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Today is the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA)! Passed by Congress in 2020, GAOA has dedicated billions in funding for the maintenance backlog on public lands through the Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF).
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Protect Parks and Public Lands with the Legacy Restoration Fund
With outdoor recreation growing in popularity, extending the Legacy Restoration Fund is crucial for repairing infrastructure, and protecting America’s public lands.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Wilderness experiences on public lands are some of the most remarkable in the country. From fly-fishing in the high alpine to big wall climbing in Yosemite, these experiences shape our appreciation for public lands, and the wide range of endeavors allowed in Wilderness.
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If You Value Wilderness, Now Is the Time to Speak Up — Outdoor Alliance
Land management agencies are considering opening up Wilderness and the recreation community needs to speak up before August 14.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Wildfire season is here, and this summer we've seen devastating fires affecting public lands, as well as the tragic loss of several wildland firefighters who have been working to fight fires and protect communities.
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Wildfire Season is Here: What Outdoor Recreationists Need to Know — Outdoor Alliance
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...
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Last week, President Trump signed two proclamations reducing the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. In the Bears Ears National Monument, climbing at Indian Creek would be at risk, as well as thousands of cultural sites, and hiking and biking within the monument:
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The EXPLORE Act is moving forward, and land management agencies are looking to the outdoor recreation community to help implement it. Right now, the Forest Service and the BLM are accepting nominations for long-distance biking trails. These trails would be open to mountain biking and bikepacking.
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Biking on Long-Distance Trails | BOLT Coalition | IMBA
Long live long rides! By engaging the nation’s cycling community in the process of identifying, prioritizing, and uplifting existing and potential long-distance trails, the BOLT Coalition hopes to pro...
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Runners for Public Lands is the newest member org at Outdoor Alliance! Trail runners are one of the fastest-growing communities in the outdoors, and they share something with all of us: a deep connection to the trails, mountains, forests, and coasts that make outdoor experiences possible.
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Outdoor Alliance Welcomes Runners for Public Lands as Newest Coalition Member — Outdoor Alliance
Outdoor Alliance is thrilled to announce that Runners for Public Lands has joined the coalition as its newest member organization.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Today is the last day to comment on new guidance for climbing in National Forests. The guidance is required under the Protecting America’s Rock Climbing (PARC) Act for Wilderness areas that utilize the placement and maintenance of fixed anchors for rock climbing. Learn more:
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Federal Agencies Release Improved Guidance for Wilderness Climbing — Outdoor Alliance
Federal land managers have released new Wilderness climbing guidance required by the EXPLORE Act, providing long-awaited clarity for climbers and recognizing fixed anchors as an appropriate part of Wi...
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The Bears Ears National Monument is not just any public land, it is the ancestral homelands of Indigenous peoples who have stewarded them since time immemorial. Tribal co-management has strengthened these places by ensuring that everyone can visit to connect with history, culture, and the outdoors.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
BREAKING: President Trump just stripped protections for nearly 3 MILLION ACRES of public lands. Bears Ears and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments are home to world-class recreation and they're the ancestral homelands of Tribal Nations that have stewarded them since time immemorial.
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Protect Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments!
Tell lawmakers what you think of the administration stripping protections from 3 million acres of public land.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The third cohort of our Grasstops Collective recently gathered in Fort Collins, Colorado to begin their training. Grasstops advocates become a trusted resource for policymakers, providing knowledge, perspective, and input that is representative of the outdoor recreation community.
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Trip Report: Grasstops Collective Kick Off Retreat — Outdoor Alliance
The third cohort of Outdoor Alliance’s Grasstops Collective recently gathered in Fort Collins, Colorado to begin five months of training on policy, advocacy, and leadership in conservation.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
One year ago, the outdoor recreation community defeated a proposal to sell off millions of acres of our country’s public lands. Hikers, bikers, skiers, climbers, and everyone who loves the outdoors came together to write millions of letters to lawmakers that said: Our public lands are not for sale!
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Public Land Selloff Provisions Removed from Senate Budget Reconciliation Bill — Outdoor Alliance
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.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Federal land managers have released new climbing guidance for Wilderness required by the EXPLORE Act, providing long-awaited clarity for climbers and recognizing fixed anchors as an appropriate part of climbing in Wilderness:
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Federal Agencies Release Improved Guidance for Wilderness Climbing — Outdoor Alliance
Federal land managers have released new Wilderness climbing guidance required by the EXPLORE Act, providing long-awaited clarity for climbers and recognizing fixed anchors as an appropriate part of Wi...
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Today, Congress got one step closer to passing historic legislation that would reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund. The bill, led by Natural Resources Chair Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and ranking member Jared Huffman (D-CA) passed committee by voice vote with overwhelming bipartisan support.
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House committee passes Outdoors Act reauthorization
Both the House and Senate are racing to finalize a bill in the coming weeks.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
BIG NEWS! Legislation to extend the Legacy Restoration Fund has advanced in the Senate, and is headed for a floor vote! Today, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle championed a bill that would help land management agencies address a growing maintenance backlog at parks and public lands.
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Senate Advances Legislation to Reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund — Outdoor Alliance
Funding for parks and public lands maintenance is crucial as the maintenance backlog grows, and Congress is building momentum to extend the Legacy Restoration Fund.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Will rivers be running? American Whitewater and Winter Wildlands Alliance come together to talk about this year’s low snowpack and what it means for outdoor recreation, and water supply across the country:
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Will there be any water in our rivers this summer?
Snow to Flow with Ron Ambramovich and American Whitewater
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Some good news for parks and public lands! This week, the House will introduce the Great American Outdoors Act 250. This is bipartisan legislation that would provide funding for the maintenance backlog at parks and public lands through the Legacy Restoration Fund.
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Congress Is Moving to Extend the Legacy Restoration Fund — Outdoor Alliance
Bipartisan legislation is advancing in both the House and Senate to continue investing in trails, campgrounds, roads, and recreation infrastructure on public lands.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
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:
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Tell Lawmakers No to Repealing the Roadless Rule
45 million acres of backcountry forests at risk. Tell lawmakers to protect backcountry recreation.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The same lawmakers 😡 who tried to sell off 💰 your public lands: Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Celeste Maloy (R-UT) are now trying to roll back protections for the Grand Staircase. A vote is expected this week. Use this link to tell Mike Lee, and other Senate lawmakers, "hands off our public lands!"
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Tell Lawmakers to Protect Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Protect Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument from efforts to roll back management plan protections for outdoor recreation
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Today is National Trails Day, a nationwide celebration of America’s trails and the benefits they provide. National Trails Day is commonly known as a day of service, but there’s other ways to help, including writing your members of Congress about funding for trails, parks, and public lands:
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Protect Parks and Public Lands with the Legacy Restoration Fund
With outdoor recreation growing in popularity, extending the Legacy Restoration Fund is crucial for repairing infrastructure, and protecting America’s public lands.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
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.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
On public lands, “travel management” guides decisions about where motorized and non-motorized recreation are allowed. A new executive order directs the Forest Service and Department of the Interior to begin changing travel management plans across millions of acres of public lands.
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The Administration Opens Up Motorized Access on Public Lands — Outdoor Alliance
The administration has rescinded decades-old guidance that helps land managers decide where motorized vehicles can go on public lands and how those uses are balanced with recreation, wildlife, and con...
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
“I think it's important for recreationists of different types to talk to each other." - Anneka Williams Anneka is the Policy Director for Winter Wildlands. As part of our Outdoor Allies series, she talks about the importance of different recreationists coming together to work towards a common goal.
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Outdoor Allies, Anneka Williams of Winter Wildlands Alliance — Outdoor Alliance
Anneka Williams is the Policy Director for Winter Wildlands Alliance. A climate scientist and writer, Anneka has pursued research, stories, and ski lines all around the world. She is currently based i...
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Clean water is essential to outdoor recreation, from paddling rivers to canoeing lakes to surfing at the coast. But right now, clean water protections are under threat. Learn more about actions you can take via Outdoor Alliance, and speak up for clean water today:
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Speak Up for Clean Water — Outdoor Alliance
Clean Water Is Under Threat—Here’s What It Means for Outdoor Recreation
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Last week, Outdoor Alliance Washington met with Rep. Dan Newhouse, a founding member of the Public Lands Caucus in the House. This gathering brought together a broad coalition of outdoor groups to highlight the importance of protected public lands.
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OA Washington Trip Report: Thanking Rep. Newhouse for Protecting Public Lands — Outdoor Alliance
Almost a year ago, the outdoor community rallied together to defeat Congress’ proposal to sell federal public lands as part of budget reconciliation. Grassroots advocacy from outdoor enthusiasts helpe...
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Good news! The America the Beautiful Act has reached 60 cosponsors in the Senate. This legislation would reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund which has helped restore recreation assets important to the outdoor community: trails, campsites, restrooms, parking lots, ranger stations, and more.
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Protect Parks and Public Lands with the Legacy Restoration Fund | Outdoor Alliance
Parks and public lands are facing a $41B maintenance backlog. Help pass legislation that would fix crumbling infrastructure, and expand access to outdoor recreation.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Millions of people will head to a familiar campsite, trail, crag, or river put in. But places may look different this weekend due to a significant loss of staff and funding.
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Public Lands Can’t Weather Another Year Without Real Funding
Our public lands can’t run on short-term patches. Congress must pass a strong bipartisan funding bill to rebuild staffing + keep recreation safe and sustainable.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing this week about the FY2027 budget for the Forest Service. The current proposal includes a number of significant budget cuts, including the maintenance of trails and other important recreation resources.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
The Department of Interior (DOI) has announced it will rescind the Public Lands Rule, putting 245 million acres of BLM land at risk. Finalized in 2024, the rule was intended to put outdoor recreation and conservation on an equal footing with others uses like logging, mining, and development.
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Department of the Interior Rescinds BLM Public Lands Rule — Outdoor Alliance
The Department of the Interior announced today that it will fully rescind the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule, reversing a policy that recognized conservation as an essential part of the...
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
A proposed border wall in the greater Big Bend National Park region threatens to cut off access to the Rio Grande, damage fragile desert ecosystems, and permanently alter one of the country’s most iconic paddling landscapes.
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Paddlers in Texas Speak Up About the Impacts of the Proposed Wall in Big Bend — Outdoor Alliance
A proposed border wall in the greater Big Bend National Park region threatens to cut off access to the Rio Grande, damage fragile desert ecosystems, and permanently alter one of the country’s most ico...
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
The Roadless Rule protects some of our country’s most valued backcountry recreation areas. These forests provide clean air and water, fight climate change, and are the backbone of a $1.3 trillion outdoor recreation economy that supports 5.2 million jobs. Right now, those protections are at risk...
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Defend the Roadless Rule to Protect National Forests | Outdoor Alliance
Help us protect our backcountry recreation areas. Roadless rules defend forests, and help preserve their clean air, clean water, and local habitat.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Today, a number of Senators introduced the Public Lands Integrity Act, which would prohibit the sale of public lands as part of congressional spending bills. This legislation supports a core belief here at Outdoor Alliance, which is that public lands should stay in public hands.
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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet co-sponsors bill to block public lands sell-offs
U.S. Sen. Micheal Bennet, along with other Democratic senators from Utah, New Mexico and Idaho, introduced a bill Thursday that would protect public lands against future mass sell-off attempts. In 20...
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Breaking News! The Trump administration has withdrawn Scott Socha as a possible candidate for NPS director. This news comes just after the President released its 2027 budget proposal, which includes deeper cuts to National Parks and other land management agencies.
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NPS Director Nominee Scott Socha Is Out After Controversy
In a surprise move, the Trump Administration withdrew the nomination of the hospitality executive.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
It’s Earth Day, and we’re revisiting our 2023 policy report ’A Vision for Protecting Nature.’ The report details 15 ways we can protect both land and water while expanding access to the outdoors:
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Outdoor Alliance unveils playbook to expand outdoor recreation while fighting climate change — Outdoor Alliance
Report outlines 15 concrete actions to harness the power of the outdoor recreation community to address the climate crisis and expand sustainable outdoor access.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Outdoor brands, and conservation orgs are coming together to help protect America's public lands. Last week, Outdoor Alliance and more than 70 organizations and businesses sent a letter to Congress outlining specific investments needed to keep pace with the growing demand for outdoor recreation:
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Outdoor Alliance, outdoor recreation community advocate for adequate public lands funding — Outdoor Alliance
Outdoor recreation organizations and businesses call on Congress to fund recreation at the USFS and BLM through appropriations.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Today, the Senate voted to roll back protections for the Boundary Waters region, one of the most iconic outdoor places in the country. The final vote was 50-49. The bill now goes to the President’s desk for a signature.
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Congress Rolls Back Protections for the Boundary Waters — Outdoor Alliance
Congress votes to unravel protections around the Boundary Waters, America’s most visited Wilderness, opening up the area for mining.
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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
The clock is ticking on protections for America's most visited Wilderness, the Boundary Waters. The Senate plans to vote this week on a resolution that would open the door to a toxic copper mine, owned by foreign entities.
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Tell Lawmakers to Protect the Boundary Waters from Mining
Protect the Boundary Waters. Tell Congress that America's most visited wilderness is not the place for copper mining.
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