This year, BlueRibbon Coalition brought national attention to the U.S. Marine Corps' attempt to establish permanent Special Use Airspace (SUA) over the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area. In the face of a proposal that could jeopardize emergency medical response, disrupt...
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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.
Johnson Valley Update: BlueRibbon Coalition’s Response to the U.S. Marine Corps Fact Sheet
It's been a couple of months since the community rallied together to voice our concerns regarding the U.S. Marine Corps' new Special Use Airspace (SUA) proposal, R2509, over Johnson Valley. As we mentioned after thousands of you took action, we're now in a "waiting"...
Help Restore Access to Coyote Canyon in Southern California’s Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Coyote Canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in southern California, a popular destination that allowed 4WD access, has barred vehicle access since 2023. California State Parks have not provided a public process, timeline or commitment to restore access. We need your…
Save the Hammers: Round 2 – U.S. Military Proposal Threatens Johnson Valley OHV Area in California
More than a decade after the off-road community’s fight to save Johnson Valley, the U.S. Military’s new Special Use Airspace proposal once again threatens California’s premier OHV Area. Below BRC summarizes our opposition to the current proposal and changes we require. …
Western Solar Plan: 31 Million Acres of Public Land Fast-Tracked For Sale
With 700,000 acres of public land already approved for sale, including another 31 million acres fast-tracked for disposal, the Western Solar Plan, approved in 2024, represents one of the largest privatizations of public land in history. We are calling on Congress to re…
BlueRibbon Coalition Backs Legal Opinion Affirming Presidential Authority Over National Monuments
The U.S. Department of Justice released a May 27 legal opinion asserting that the President holds the authority to shrink or abolish national monuments designated by predecessors—reversing a restraint held in place since 1938. This opinion opens the door to potentia…
RELEASE: BlueRibbon Coalition Joins Legal Challenge to Chuckwalla National Monument
AUSTIN - Today, BlueRibbon Coalition joined a lawsuit filed by the Texas Public Policy Foundation to challenge the constitutionality of the Biden administration’s creation of the 624,000-acre Chuckwalla National Monument in January. This lame duck land grab by the...
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...
BLM Should Allow E-bikes in King Range National Conservation Area, California
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has proposed allowing e-bike use on the Paradise Royale Trail System to Class 1 e-bikes in the King Range National Conservation Area (KRNCA). Known for its rugged terrain and breathtaking landscapes, the KRNCA is 62,363 acres and is...









