Falling water levels at Lake Powell have left launch ramps high and dry, cutting off boat access at Hite and straining Bullfrog. The National Park Service is proposing two new ramps to restore reliable access before conditions get worse. Submit your comment to NPS by April 24 and tell them to move forward with the new ramps.
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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.
Help Stop Little Parke Creek Motorized Road Closure in Washington
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife is taking public comment on a proposal to permanently close Little Parke Creek Road to motorized use, a move that would cut off access to a larger network of routes and set a troubling precedent for future closures. The SEPA process skipped reasonable alternatives and moved forward without meaningful motorized-user involvement. Urge WDFW to reconsider by February 5, 2026.
BLM Proposal to Severely Restrict Free, Dispersed Camping Near Zion National Park
Back in May BRC warned our members that this was a real possibility: The BLM is proposing to severely limit free, dispersed camping in one of the most popular campsites right outside of Zion National Park. We have until December 24th to get our comments in via the form below.
12 Days of Legal Updates: Our Fight to Stop Antiquities Act Abuse
For far too long presidents have been abusing the Antiquities Act to bypass congress and lock up millions of acres of public land. Below we review BlueRibbon Coalition’s efforts to stop the abuse & how national monument designations adversely affect recreation.
Protect Outdoor Recreation in Wyoming: Rock Springs RMP Amendment Proposal Open for Comment
Already home to numerous Wilderness Study Areas, the 2024 Rock Spring RMP designated new areas of critical environmental concern, limiting another 935,000 acres, which included the Killpecker sand dunes special recreation area. The BLM is now asking for feedback on current designations in the area. This is a critical opportunity to protect and expand outdoor recreation in Wyoming. Comments are due December 18, 2025.
Do Forests Restricted by Roadless Rule Still Allow Recreation? Debunking Roadless Rule Misinformation – Part 3
This is a series on Roadless Rule misinformation. Read: Part 1 Here | Part 2 Here Almost every time we see restrictions enacted on public lands that are designed force one-size-fits-all management, we see a chorus of anti-access advocates reassure us that these...
Support USFS Plan to Preserve Trail Network While Improving Water Infrastructure for Bend, OR
To meet the water needs of their growing population, the City of Bend, OR is planning to purchase parcels from the USFS under the Townsite Act. The USFS has offered a proposal to support the city’s needs while preserving recreation access. BRC supports this proposal, and we think you should too. Comment via the form below by September 8th.
Support an Open-Access, Active Management Alternative in Oregon’s Blue Mountains Forest Plan Revision
For the first time in 35 years, USFS is updating the management plans for the Blue Mountains region in Oregon and Washington. Initial plans propose to stop issuing recreation residence tract permits, consider over 700,000 acres for Roadless Areas, and only maintain a fraction of the already-established roads. Your voice is needed to ensure that we protect recreation access to this popular forest.
Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity: Help Expand Recreational Access in Bridger-Teton National Forest
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.









