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H.R. 9248 Recreation Permitting Improvement Act Could End Years of Permitting Delays for Trails, Campgrounds, and OHV Facilities

Jul 18, 2026

Recreation projects that improve access to public lands, from trail systems to OHV facilities, often sit stuck in federal permitting for years before construction can start. H.R. 9248, the Recreation Permitting Improvement Act, would fix that by giving recreation projects the same predictable timelines Congress already provides to other infrastructure, without cutting environmental review. BRC Executive Director Ben Burr testified in support of the bill on July 1. Contact your members of Congress today and tell them to support H.R. 9248.

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BREAKING: Trump Reduces Bears Ears and Grand Staircase National Monuments, Reopening 3M Acres to Public Access

Jul 13, 2026

Trump reduced two sprawling Utah national monuments, a win for the ranchers, riders, and rural communities harmed by decades of Antiquities Act overreach. BRC is pairing the reduction with legal precedent so a future administration cannot simply redraw the lines. Donate to the Legal Fund and add your voice today to help make this win last.

Tell Washington: Abuse of Antiquities Act and Oversized National Monuments Must Be Reined In

Jul 9, 2026

Oversized national monuments have locked up millions of acres of public land and set the stage for road closures, OHV restrictions, and lost access. A June 2026 court ruling in a case BRC helped bring confirmed these designations can now be challenged and reduced. Take action today and tell Congress, the Administration, and the courts to bring these boundaries back in line with the law.

Dolores River Travel Management Plan: Support Keeping 321 Miles of Trails in Moab Open

Jul 1, 2026

The BLM has released preliminary alternatives for the Dolores River Travel Management Plan, covering 321 miles of routes just east of Moab. BRC supports a variation of Alternative D, the option that keeps 98% of the network open for OHV riders, hunters, and mountain bikers.

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.

Trail Canyon Travel Management Plan Could Close Off-Road Trails Near Kanab

Jun 22, 2026

The BLM’s Trail Canyon Travel Management Plan near Kanab will decide the future of 473 miles of OHV routes in Kane County, and the most restrictive option closes nearly a third of the network. BRC supports a variation of Alternative D, which keeps 95% of trails open. Submit your comment to the BLM before July 22 and tell them motorized access must stay open.

Utah High Desert Trail Project: 810 Miles for OHV Access

Jun 16, 2026

The BLM’s High Desert Trail project would formally designate an 810-mile route across western Utah, using roads and trails already open to the public today. BRC supports the designation and the preferred Alternative B, the longer, more scenic route that brings the most economic benefit. Submit a comment by June 16 backing Alternative B and tell the BLM to choose it.

Interior Reviews Wilderness Study Areas Locking Up Public Land

Jun 13, 2026

The Department of the Interior just opened a nationwide review of Wilderness Study Areas, the same outdated policy that has locked millions of acres in wilderness-style limbo for decades without a vote from Congress. BRC petitioned for this reform months ago, and now your voice can push it across the line. Submit a comment to the Interior Department supporting WSA reform before the August 14, 2026 deadline.

Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act Introduced in the House of Representatives

Jun 12, 2026

Millions of Americans rely on roads and motorized routes to reach public lands, and this bill would protect that access by law. BRC worked directly with Congressional offices to shape and advance the Outdoor ADA, now introduced in both chambers. Tell your members of Congress why this legislation matters.

San Rafael Swell: BLM May Reopen Hundreds of Miles of OHV Routes – Add Your Voice

Jun 8, 2026

The BLM comment period closes TODAY, June 8. Once it shuts, these closures get one step closer to permanent. Add your comments before midnight on June 8th.

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