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Moab BLM Airstrip Plan Would Keep 10 Backcountry Strips Open, Anti-Access Orgs Are Trying to Close Them

Aug 27, 2026

The BLM wants to formally designate ten backcountry airstrips in southeast Utah, the same dirt strips that have been around since the 1950’s and allowed search and rescue teams into canyon country when someone gets hurt. Anti-access groups have flooded the record with over 2,500 comments to shut them down. Tell the BLM you support keeping these airstrips open before comments close September 3.

Dinosaur North Travel Management Plan Could Close 420 Miles of Off-Road Routes Near Vernal, UT

Jun 23, 2026

Nearly 700 miles of OHV, hunting, and backcountry access near Dinosaur National Monument are on the table in the BLM’s Dinosaur North plan, and the conservation alternative would close most of it. BRC backs Alternative D to keep these routes open for Vernal and Roosevelt communities. Add your comment before July 22 and tell the BLM to keep this access open.

Johnson Valley Update: Airspace EA Finalized and What It Means for Public Access & King of the Hammers

Mar 20, 2026

The off-road community showed up and we made a difference. When the Marine Corps proposed changes to airspace over Johnson Valley, we made it clear this is a world-class OHV area, and any changes must protect access, safety, and the future of events like King of the...

12 Days of Legal Updates: Standing Our Ground in Johnson Valley

Dec 23, 2025

This year, BlueRibbon Coalition brought national attention to the U.S. Marine Corps' attempt to establish permanent Special Use Airspace (SUA) over the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area. In the face of a proposal that could jeopardize emergency medical response, disrupt...

Johnson Valley Update: BlueRibbon Coalition’s Response to the U.S. Marine Corps Fact Sheet

Nov 15, 2025

It's been a couple of months since the community rallied together to voice our concerns regarding the U.S. Marine Corps' new Special Use Airspace (SUA) proposal, R2509, over Johnson Valley. As we mentioned after thousands of you took action, we're now in a "waiting"...

Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity: Help Expand Recreational Access in Bridger-Teton National Forest

Aug 15, 2025

The Bridger-Teton National Forest is beginning the process to revise its management plan. With the recent Congressional Acts and Executive Orders that call to protect and expand recreation, we have a generational opportunity expand access within one of the most popular national forests in the States. We present our recommendations and need your support for their consideration via the form below.

RELEASE: BlueRibbon Coalition Announces Legal Challenge to Closure of 665 Miles of Trails in the San Rafael Swell

Mar 6, 2025

SALT LAKE CITY - Today, BlueRibbon Coalition, Sage Riders Motorcycle Club, and Paul Wells filed a complaint in federal court to challenge the closure of 665 miles of popular trails in the San Rafael Swell. These closures were finalized by the Bureau of Land Management...

Castner Glacier Recreation Area Management Plan Possible Restrictions

Aug 15, 2024

The Bureau of Land Management is accepting comments until August 18th for the creation of the Castner Glacier recreation area management plan (RAMP) in Alaska. Castner Glacier continues to grow in popularity as one of the must see glaciers and ice caves in Alaska...

Historic Roadways Protection Act to Get Hearing in U.S. Senate

Jun 6, 2024

On June 12 the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing on the Historic Roadways Protection Act. This legislation would restrict the Bureau of Land Management from closing roads through implementation of recently completed travel plans in Utah...

12 Days of Legal Updates: Day 2 – Next Steps for Moab

Dec 30, 2023

On December 22, we joined with Colorado Off-road Trail Defenders and Texas Public Policy Institute to take our challenge to the federal government’s arbitrary and illegal closure of over 300 miles of trails near Moab, UT, to federal district court for the...

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