The Ashley National Forest located primarily in Utah but partially in Wyoming has not updated their management plan since 1986. The USFS has released the draft Environmental Impact Statement and the draft is open for public comment. This is the second stage in the...
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NOAA Proposing to Designate Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary: One more federal government layer to restrict use
UPDATE- The comment period has been extended until January 31st. The National Marine Sanctuary Act grants permission to the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration NOAA to designate national marine sanctuaries. The Northern Chumash Council, which is not a...
Sombrillo Travel Management Route Inventory
UPDATE- BLM has extended it's public comment period to Jan. 31st to allow more time to receive substantial, site-specific comments. The agency is requesting comments be made with the attached form. The BLM, Tao Field Office in New Mexico is seeking public comment for...
BLM Amendments to 2008 Moab, Price and Vernal Resource Management Plans Following the Dingell Act
UPDATE - This week our staff was invited to present our findings on the Dingell Act Plan Amendments to the Emery County Public Lands Committee. We were encouraged to see Emery County leaders and Congressional staff recognize that many of the proposals being presented...
The Fight for Moab Continues: The Green River Wild, Scenic, and Recreation River Segments Amendment is backdoor threat to close motorized trails around Moab
The BLM is accepting public comment for 6 amendments to the Moab, Price, and Vernal Resource Management Plan. These amendments are part of the process to implement the Dingell Act which created 600,000 acres of wilderness in Emery County, cherry-stemmed hundreds...
Supporter Spotlight: Utah Public Lands Alliance and our End of Year Fundraising Goal
Because of our strong commitment to protecting access in Utah, where many popular roads, trails, and recreation opportunities face risk of closure from relentless efforts from anti-access groups and local governments committed to restricting access, we are incredibly...
Help us Protect Motorized Access for Mini Jet Boats in Oregon’s Rivers
On October 27, the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) discussed the impact of mini jet boats on Oregon waterways during one of their regular meetings. Mini jet boats are small boats that are usually custom fabricated or assembled from a kit that are powered by a water...
Idaho Reforestation Projects
Three projects are being proposed in Idaho after forest fire devastated the areas. All three projects include timber salvage which would benefit the local economies and provide local jobs. Salvage projects are also necessary for reopening roads that are closed for...
Johnson Hill Special Recreation Management Area
The Bureau of Land Management is accepting public comment in regards to the Johnson Hill (Gordy's Hill) Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA). The area is currently used for OHV use and we would like to see that use continue to it's full extent. The BLM does not...
“We didn’t leave an impact, like you damn Jeepers do”: Grand County Escalates Fight in Labyrinth Rims and Gemini Bridges Travel Management Area
Last week, the Grand County Commission in Utah debated a letter they sent to the Bureau of Land Management for their official comment on the Gemini Bridges/Labyrinth Rims Travel Management Area. This is one of the planning efforts we are watching closely as part of...








