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Tell NOAA: California Coastal Management Program Is Draining the Colorado River

Jul 18, 2026

California has spent twenty years blocking ocean desalination while pulling more water from the Colorado River instead, pushing the shortage onto everyone downstream and threatening the livelihoods of 40 million people. NOAA’s federal review is a rare opening to put that failure on the record. Submit your comment before August 22 and speak up for the reservoirs, fisheries, and recreation economy at stake.

Tell Washington: Abuse of Antiquities Act and Oversized National Monuments Must Be Reined In

Jul 9, 2026

Oversized national monuments have locked up millions of acres of public land and set the stage for road closures, OHV restrictions, and lost access. A June 2026 court ruling in a case BRC helped bring confirmed these designations can now be challenged and reduced. Take action today and tell Congress, the Administration, and the courts to bring these boundaries back in line with the law.

Stop Draining Flaming Gorge to Bail Out a Broken System — Support the Colorado River Abundance Act

May 13, 2026

Flaming Gorge could lose a third of its water this year, closing boat ramps and damaging fisheries as the federal government scrambles to stabilize Lake Powell. The Colorado River Abundance Act, put forward by BRC, would deliver up to 7 million acre-feet of new supply so places like Flaming Gorge stop being the emergency backup plan. Contact your senators and representatives today and demand they back the Act before the October deadline.

Lake Powell Boat Access at Risk as NPS Plans New Ramps

Mar 30, 2026

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.

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.

Stop Vermont’s Wakesports Rule Changes That Would Dramatically Cut Lake Access

Feb 18, 2026

After Vermont’s sweeping 2024 wakesport rule cut eligible lakes from 73 to just 30, state regulators are now considering even stricter changes in 2026. Proposed revisions to the Use of Public Waters Rules could reduce wakesurfing access to as few as 18 lakes, further limiting opportunities for Vermont families and boaters. Submit your comment by February 20 to oppose the new wake sports restrictions and protect lake access.

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.

Bureau of Reclamation Releases Draft EIS for Post-2026 Colorado River Operations: Key Alternatives and What They Mean for the West

Jan 21, 2026

The Bureau of Reclamation has released its long-awaited draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Post-2026 Colorado River Operational Guidelines, which will shape how the system is managed through 2060. The analysis lays out several alternatives and also recognizes BlueRibbon Coalition’s recreation-focused “Path to 3588’” proposal. We summarize the different alternatives below. You can weigh in on the decision that will define the region’s water future via our form below. Comments are open until March 2, 2026.

PRESS RELEASE: New Colorado River Abundance Act Aims to Protect Water Supply, Hydropower, and Recreation in the Western U.S.

Jan 14, 2026

7 million acre-feet of new water: BlueRibbon Coalition’s proposal addresses critical infrastructure & economic stability while respecting water rights & compacts.

Michigan Upper Peninsula Routes at Risk with Silver Branch Vegetation Management Project

Jan 7, 2026

The U.S. Forest Service is proposing the Silver Branch Vegetation Management Project in the Ottawa National Forest in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The public can submit comments on the draft environmental assessment though January 21, 2026. This is a vegetation...

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