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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 12h

Rescinding the rule will require a full rule making process, which we expect to continue through 2026. Learn more about roadless areas and their additional benefits to public lands, clean air and water, and habitat: bit.ly/3VVW1Hb

Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 12h

The Roadless Rule was established in 2001 after enormous public outreach and was designed to keep our backcountry forests wild and accessible. This means that we cannot build new roads or harvest timber in Roadless Areas, but they’re open for recreational activities.

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 12h

Over 600,000 of you wrote comments last month in support of the Roadless Rule.

An analysis of public comments submitted to the USDA show 99% of people in favor of the rule, which protects 58 million acres of our country's National Forests.

Defend the Roadless Rule to Protect National Forests | Outdoor Alliance

Help us protect our backcountry recreation areas. Roadless rules defend forests, and help preserve their clean air, clean water, and local habitat.

www.outdooralliance.org

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 1d

REMINDER:
• The Park Service should be fully funded and staffed.
• The Bureau of Land Management should be fully funded and staffed.
• The U.S. Forest Service should be fully funded and staffed.

AGREE? Write your lawmakers about it:

What You Can Do To Protect Public Lands During Budgeting Season

During budget season, remember that Congress controls the purse strings and your tax dollars have filled the purse. If you want to respond to the President's budget, take a few minutes to share your b...

action.outdooralliance.org

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 2d

It's been one year since Hurricane Helene, and the Nolichucky River, a popular paddling destination is still closed because of storm debris. Now, local rafting guides have come together to help clean it up:

A year after Helene, a group of raft guides embarks on a river clean-up mission

www.npr.org

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 6d

“Government shutdowns put public lands in an impossible position. Keeping them open without staff risks long-term harm. Congress needs to move quickly to fund public lands and the people responsible for their stewardship,” said Louis Geltman, VP Policy and Government Relations at Outdoor Alliance.

Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 6d

In 2019, when public lands were left open without staff, they were subject to considerable damage. Because public lands are already short-staffed and low on resources this year, we should be concerned that leaving them unstaffed will have real consequences.

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 6d

Parks in peril? Many public lands typically remain open during a government shutdown.

The Department of Interior has ordered that National Park gates remain open. However, most public lands do not have staff, visitor services, bathroom maintenance, search and rescue, and other crucial services.

What Does a Government Shutdown Mean for Outdoor Recreation — Outdoor Alliance

Although National Parks and public lands remain open, they are largely unstaffed. Here’s how a government shutdown affects public lands, and what you can do about it.

www.outdooralliance.org

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 8d

Will you join our community of outdoor enthusiasts by becoming an Outdoor Alliance donor today?

In honor of Public Lands month, you’ll receive our ‘Save Public Lands’ sticker as a sign of your commitment to protecting the outdoors: bit.ly/4ntvBIS

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 8d

Our public lands are under threat.

At Outdoor Alliance, we are the first line of defense for these landscapes. Together with outdoor advocates like you, we stand up for public lands and waters every day. But to keep protecting the places we love, we need your support.

Donate to Protect Public Lands & Waters

Can you chip in $10 today to help protect the places you get outside?

action.outdooralliance.org

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 13d

With thousands of maintenance projects still unfinished, outdoor recreation infrastructure is at risk.

Ask your lawmakers to support extending the Legacy Restoration Fund. As someone who cares about public lands and outdoor recreation, your voice makes a difference: bit.ly/43bgL1U

Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 13d

Despite considerable progress made, federal land managers still face a $41 billion backlog.

At a recent Congressional hearing, Chip Jenkins, Superintendent of Grand Teton National Park said, "Our infrastructure is suffering from over 75 years of wear and tear, and is not meeting our visitor needs."

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 13d

America’s most important funding source for parks and public lands is about to expire!

The Legacy Restoration Fund has helped land management agencies restore trails, campsites, restrooms, ranger stations, roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure that supports visitor experiences.

Legacy Restoration Fund Expires at the End of September, with Maintenance Backlog Growing — Outdoor Alliance

Lawmakers met at Grand Teton National Park to discuss the Great American Outdoors Act and reauthorization of the Legacy Restoration Fund.

www.outdooralliance.org

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 15d

September is Public Lands Month, and this year it arrives at a pivotal moment.

From defending the Roadless Rule to securing funding for our land management agencies, Outdoor Alliance is standing up for the places we love during Public Lands Month.

Protecting Public Lands During a Pivotal Public Lands Month — Outdoor Alliance

From defending the Roadless Rule to securing funding for our land management agencies, Outdoor Alliance is standing up for the places we love during Public Lands Month.

www.outdooralliance.org

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 19d

LAST DAY TO COMMENT! The USDA wants to rescind the Roadless Rule for 45 million acres of our National Forests.

If these protections are lost, some of your favorite places to get outside could be opened up to logging and development.

Use the form below to send a message to the USDA, and lawmakers:

Protect the Roadless Rule & America’s Backcountry Forests:

The USDA just announced plans to rescind the Roadless Rule, putting 45 million acres of backcountry forests at risk. Submit your comment by Sept. 19.

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 20d

We have just one day left to let the USDA know that we want to see forests, and access to outdoor recreation protected for generations to come. Click here to take action: bit.ly/3Vn8Yt8

Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 20d

Roadless forests provide clean air and water, and are the backbone of a $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy that supports 5 million jobs. Right now, the Roadless Rule is at risk of being rescinded completely, which would be devastating for the outdoor recreation economy.

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 20d

Outdoor Alliance talked to @forbes.com this week to discuss the importance of the Roadless Rule, and how it protects public lands:

"These places aren’t just abandoned forests. They are really spectacular and valuable landscapes." - Tania Lown-Hecht, VP Communications & Strategy at Outdoor Alliance.

Roadless Areas In America’s Forests Fuel $1.2 Trillion Outdoor Economy

Businesses and conservationists worry that rescinding the Roadless Rule could jeopardize 45 million acres of public lands and the thriving outdoor economy they sustain.

www.forbes.com

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 20d

We have just one day left to let the USDA know that we want to see forests, and access to outdoor recreation protected for generations to come. Click here to take action: bit.ly/3Vn8Yt8

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 20d

Roadless forests provide clean air and water, and are the backbone of a $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy that supports 5 million jobs. Right now, the Roadless Rule is at risk of being rescinded completely, which would be devastating for the outdoor recreation economy.

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 21d

Rescinding the Roadless Rule would be devastating to forests, clean air and water, wildlife and habitat, and the places we get outside to hike, bike, ski, and climb.

Comment period closes this Friday, September 19th and it’s important that the outdoor recreation make its voice heard: bit.ly/4nqK2xd

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 21d

Last week, our VP of Policy and Government Relations sat down with the Blister Podcast to talk about the importance of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule has had a major impact on the preservation of our public lands and wildlife, but it is currently at risk of being rescinded.

The Latest Attack on Public Lands — and What You Can Do to Stop It | Blister Podcast

The Roadless Rule has had a major impact on the preservation of our public lands and wildlife, but it is currently set to be thrown out.

blisterreview.com

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 26d

Help protect the Roadless Rule, and 45 million acres of backcountry recreation.

We have just ONE WEEK left to let the USDA know, “where we’re going… we don’t need roads.”

Now is the time to speak up! Outdoor Alliance makes it easy to send a message here: bit.ly/3Vn8Yt8

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · 29d

No, we’ve been busy defending America’s public lands since 2014.

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Outdoor Alliance @outdooralliance.bsky.social · Sep 8

The USDA is accepting comment until September 19, and it's vital that outdoor enthusiasts, and everyone who values public lands make their voices heard.

Outdoor Alliance has made it easy to send a message, and we encourage everyone to customize it for the greatest effect: bit.ly/4nqK2xd

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