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Death to Free, Dispersed Camping By A Thousand Cuts

Death to Free, Dispersed Camping By A Thousand Cuts

Agencies are quietly eliminating free, dispersed camping across the West. The SR9 decision outside Zion is the most recent example of a strategy designed to end it permanently. Here’s how they do it and what you can do about it.

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Minnesota SF 1245 Could Close 4.2 Million Acres to OHV Access

Minnesota SF 1245 Could Close 4.2 Million Acres to OHV Access

A fast-moving bill in the Minnesota Legislature could close 4.2 million acres of state forest to snowmobiles, ATVs, and motorized vehicles, dismantling one of the country’s best trail networks through litigation, petitions, and sweeping restrictions. SF 1245 is not just an OHV issue; it puts every user’s access at risk. Contact Minnesota legislators now and tell them to oppose SF 1245 today.

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Oregon BLM Plan for 2.5 Million Acres Could Restrict OHV Access

Oregon BLM Plan for 2.5 Million Acres Could Restrict OHV Access

The BLM is revising management plans for 2.5 million acres of western Oregon public lands, and without clear direction, motorized access could take a serious hit. BRC is pushing for an Enhanced Access Alternative to keep roads and trails open. Submit your comment to the BLM before March 23 and tell them access is non-negotiable.

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BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Allow Class 1 E Bikes on Colorado River Valley Mountain Bike Trails

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Allow Class 1 E Bikes on Colorado River Valley Mountain Bike Trails

E-bikes are a vital access tool for older riders, people with physical limitations, and families with young children who want to recreate together. BLM Colorado River Valley Field Office is seeking public comment to allow Class 1 e-bikes to access designated MTB trails across most of the field office. BRC supports this and we think you should too. Comments are due March 25.

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Minimization Criteria Overreach and the Closure of 2,200 Miles of Routes in the Mojave Desert WEMO Plan

Minimization Criteria Overreach and the Closure of 2,200 Miles of Routes in the Mojave Desert WEMO Plan

A recent federal court ruling will close more than 2,200 miles of designated OHV routes in the Mojave Desert via an expansive judicial interpretation of BLM’s minimization criteria. FLPMA requires the Bureau of Land Management to balance multiple-use recreation while preventing unnecessary degradation, yet the current application turns minimization into a default closure mandate that overrides Congress’s intent. BlueRibbon Coalition is calling on the Department of the Interior to immediately rescind or revise this framework—contact your representatives via the form below and tell them to support balanced public land management.

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Rogue Judge Closes 2,200 Miles of OHV Routes in the Mojave Desert

Rogue Judge Closes 2,200 Miles of OHV Routes in the Mojave Desert

A federal judge has ordered the closure of 2,200 miles of legally designated OHV routes and vast swaths of the Mojave Desert—imposing land-use policy from the bench without Congress, community input, or accountability. This precedent puts all public land access at risk. Tell the Department of Justice to step in now and stop judicial overreach before these closures spread nationwide.

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