Anti-access orgs have used the Endangered Species Act to close thousands of miles of public land routes with little evidence those closures are recovering any species. Congress is now proposing ESA amendments through budget reconciliation that would require agencies to show their work, weigh economic impacts, and speed up delisting when recovery goals are met. Fill out the form below to urge your representatives to support ESA reforms.
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Articles: BLM
Litigation Alert: BRC Files Appeal to Protect Access in Idaho’s Silver Valley
The BLM quietly removed hundreds of miles of long-standing motorized routes in Idaho’s Silver Valley by calling it a map correction, and BRC is fighting back. BRC has filed a formal appeal and a petition to stay enforcement, arguing the agency bypassed federal law and set a dangerous precedent for access nationwide. Read the update and learn how you can support BRC’s legal fight to keep these routes open.
Nevada Senator Proposes to Transfer, Sell, and Dispose of 4.5% of Federal Land in Douglas County
A Nevada land bill would hand thousands of acres of public land to county and state control while locking another 12,392 acres as Wilderness, closing it to motorized use forever. This bill isn’t getting any attention and we wonder why. Tell your representatives to oppose the Douglas County Economic Development and Conservation Act.
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.
Tell Utah Bureau of Land Management to Ditch Anti-Access “Literature Review” that is Closing Our Campsites
The BLM has approved the SR9 Camping Management Plan, closing dispersed campsites near Zion and replacing them with a controlled campground system that may never fully be built. The agency appears to be leaning on a SUWA-commissioned literature to justify the decision, not actual field data from the SR9 corridor. Tell the BLM State Director this is not acceptable and recreation policy must reflect the public interest.
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.
Johnson Valley Update: Airspace EA Finalized and What It Means for Public Access & King of the Hammers
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...
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.
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.
PRESS RELEASE: BlueRibbon Coalition Supports Congressional Review Act Resolution to Restore Public Access at Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
Resolution in Congress would overturn the GSENM travel management plan that closed more than 1.2 million acres to motorized recreation and raised broader concerns about presidential abuse of the Antiquities Act.








