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Melinda Quick2021-09-25 20:03:272021-09-25 20:18:53Save Moose Mountain#ProtectNEPA
Under the guise of “modernization” and “streamlining,” the Trump White House has put big industry in charge of environmental decisionmaking—and to cut the public and science out of the process. We need to make sure reversing the attack on NEPA is a top priority for the incoming Biden Administration.
Stand up for Public Lands
Thomas Prior for BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK
Our public lands – millions of acres of forests, mountains, rivers, and plains – are a part of who we are. They exist for the good of all, not the profit of a few. But powerful special interests inside the government and beyond are waging an aggressive campaign to undermine and even sell off public lands all across the west for short-term private gain.
- Use our Bill Tracker to learn more about legislation in Congress that affects public lands and contact the Members who represent you in D.C.
- Stand up for public lands and waters by signing the Public Lands Pledge
- Sign this petition to show policymakers that voters support our public lands
Map Your Route
Sharing your tracks and observations helps us identify and advocate for the protection of high-priority lands for backcountry and Nordic skiing and other human-powered winter adventures.
- Download the free Mountain Hub App for your smart phone (iOS/GooglePlay) and get after it!
- Create an account on Powder Project to map important backcountry ski areas and get access to information on backcountry skiing areas across the country.
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Become a Member
$35 a year (auto renew) makes you a vital partner in supporting public lands, kids on snow, mountain communities and wild winter landscapes. The more of us there are, the stronger we are!
ICYMI: The Bureau of Land Management is moving back to DC. Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland, said the "priority is to revitalize and rebuild the BLM so that it can meet the pressing challenges of our time, and to look out for our employees’ well-being.” Read more via High Country News.
9 numbers that explain the BLM’s headquarters boomerang back to D.C.
www.hcn.org
A look at what happened to the reorganization of the agency under the Trump administration.
This Saturday 9/25 is 🌲 National Public Lands Day! Whether you're getting outside, visiting a national park for FREE, volunteering with your local outdoor stewardship group, or sitting in your backyard: remember to #RecreateResponsibly! ![]()
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🌲Know Before You Go: check the status of the place you want to visit for closures, fire restrictions, and weather. ![]()
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🌲Plan and Prepare: reservations and permits may be required and make sure you have the gear you need and a back-up plan. ![]()
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🌲Build an Inclusive Outdoors: be an active part of making the outdoors safe and welcoming for all identities and abilities. ![]()
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🌲Respect Others: there is space for everyone and countless outdoor activities, so be kind to all who use the outdoors and nature differently. #skikind![]()
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🌲Leave No Trace: respect the land, water, wildlife, and Native communities while following the seven @leavenotraceorg principles.![]()
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🌲Make it Better: we all have a responsibility to sustain the places we love, so volunteer, donate, and advocate for the outdoors.![]()
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[Photo description: A text image of the Recreate Responsibly's updated guide on how to recreate responsibly.]
"The nonprofit, donation-fueled program engages K–12 students by combining the fun of playing in snow with the science of the cryosphere." Via American Geophysical Union (AGU).
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The nonprofit, donation-fueled program engages K–12 students by combining the fun of playing in snow with the science of the cryosphere.Make Your Voice Heard
Exercise your right to weigh in on a particular NEPA process, or contact your lawmakers to support legislation.
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Melinda Quick2021-06-01 08:54:302021-06-01 08:55:28The Environmental Impacts of Winter Recreation
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Melinda Quick2021-05-19 15:42:092021-05-20 11:38:21An Update on Chugach National Forest Planning
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Melinda Quick2021-05-05 17:00:382021-04-28 20:16:31Custer Gallatin Forest Planning: Getting Close to the Finish Line
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Winter Wildlands2021-04-05 11:15:472021-04-07 08:54:21Funding the Forest ServiceWinter Wildlands Alliance is a national nonprofit organization promoting and
preserving winter wildlands and a quality human-powered snowsports
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