Overlanding - BlueRibbon Coalition

Tell Utah Bureau of Land Management to Ditch Anti-Access “Literature Review” that is Closing Our Campsites

Mar 28, 2026

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.

Washington WDFW Rule Could Close OHV Access on 1M Acres

Mar 27, 2026

A new WDFW rule proposal would reverse the current open-unless-closed policy on more than one million acres of state-managed land, effectively closing every unsigned route with no realistic path to reopening them. The cost to rural communities, volunteers, and emergency responders will be significant. Contact WDFW now and demand they keep these lands accessible.

Minnesota SF 1245 Could Close 4.2 Million Acres to OHV Access

Mar 27, 2026

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.

Congress Can Mandate a Kill Switch in Your Car; an Amendment Could Stop It

Mar 24, 2026

A federal law already on the books directs the government to develop technology that could disable your vehicle without your input. For off-roaders and overlanders in remote areas, that is not just a privacy issue; it is a safety issue. Urge your representatives to support H.R. 1137 and repeal this mandate before it becomes a reality.

Congressional Review of Grand Staircase–Escalante Monument Travel Plan

PRESS RELEASE: BlueRibbon Coalition Supports Congressional Review Act Resolution to Restore Public Access at Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument

Mar 5, 2026

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.

Defend Access to Tongass National Forest: Comment on the USFS Plan Revision

Feb 27, 2026

The U.S. Forest Service is considering major updates to the Tongass National Forest plan that could further restrict motorized access, road maintenance, and multiple-use opportunities across nearly 17 million acres. BlueRibbon Coalition is concerned that expanded high-protection land use designations and road decommissioning policies threaten recreation access and the economic stability of Southeast Alaska communities. Submit your comments before March 20, 2026, and urge the Forest Service to prioritize balanced, smart management that protects both the Tongass and the public’s right to access and enjoy it.

Mojave Trail - Judge Closes Routes Mojave Desert WEMO

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

Feb 18, 2026

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.

Government Wash: A Temporary Closure That Improved Recreation Thanks to National Park Service

Feb 7, 2026

Government Wash at Lake Mead in Nevada is a case study in a land management agency noticing that management is failing, admitting why it’s failing, and doing the hard work to improve access and recreation.

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

Feb 6, 2026

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.

Breakthrough: Historic Roadways Protection Act Clears Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources!

Feb 4, 2026

The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 11-9 on February 4, 2026, to advance the Historic Roadways Protection Act. But our work isn’t done! The bill now heads to the full Senate floor and we need Senators to know this bill matters via the form below.

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