In 2024 the National Park Service opened public comment on a rule banning OHV's in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and other potential restrictions. NPS then published the rule banning OHV's from the NRA. BRC filed an appeal to this rule, as several of these...
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RELEASE: BlueRibbon Coalition Announces Legal Challenge to Closure of 665 Miles of Trails in the San Rafael Swell
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...
Northwest Forest Plan Amendment to Alter 17 National Forests
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is moving forward with amendments to the Northwest Forest Plan, a sweeping land management strategy that affects millions of acres of public lands across Washington, Oregon, and Northern California. The agency claims these amendments are...
UPDATE: Legislation Introduced Again to Withdraw the BLM Conservation and Landscape Health Rule
Representatives Celeste Maloy (UT) and Russ Fulcher (ID) reintroduced the WEST Act (Western Economic Security Today Act) to withdraw the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) controversial Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. This legislation aims to...
Bureau of Land Management Reviewing Travel Management in Naturita, Colorado
The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Uncompahgre Field Office is currently seeking public input on its Naturita Travel Management Plan, which will guide the management of public land in Colorado's Southwest District. This plan encompasses diverse landscapes,...
Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act: One Step Forward to Weaken the Antiquities Act
BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) is proud to support the recently introduced Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act , a critical step toward restoring balance in the management of public lands. This legislation addresses longstanding concerns about the...
National Conservation Areas and National Monuments: Two Sides of the Same Coin
At first glance, National Conservation Areas (NCAs) and National Monuments may seem like distinct land designations. The key difference lies in the process of their creation: National Monuments are established by presidential proclamation under the Antiquities Act of...
Potential Geothermal Lease Sale Near Grandview, Idaho Open for Public Comment
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released a scoping letter for a proposed geothermal lease sale of 50,126 acres in Idaho managed by the BLM. This lease sale will affect areas that are popular for outdoor recreation near Grandview, ID. The proposal outlines...
Help us Prevent Closures in the Cottonwood Travel Management Plan in Southern Montana
The Billings Field Office in Montana is accepting comments until January 2, 2025 for the Cottonwood Travel Management Plan. This area is just north of the Wyoming border and south of towns of Bridger and Wade. It has long been a popular destination for OHV use and...
The Fight to Keep the Roller Coaster Trail Open in Idaho Escalates
Last year the Roller Coaster Trail in Northern Idaho was part of our 12 Days of Legal Updates series, and the challenge led by Idaho Recreation Council related to right-of-ways over private property is still pending before the Idaho Supreme Court. In just the last few...









