Comment by Nov. 10: Revocation of BLM Public Lands Rule

Approximately 25% of the land mass of the State of Oregon is managed by the Bureau of Land Management, and most Oregonians have probably enjoyed recreating on BLM-managed public lands. Perhaps you've enjoyed camping along the John Day River, mountain biked at Sandy Ridge, Alsea Falls, or Maston, or hiked or went for a trail ride in the Steens or Siskiyous.

Traditionally, the BLM focused on managing lands for timber, grazing, mining, and energy development, but more recently the agency has worked with the public to balance those land uses with the public's values of conservation and outdoor recreation, also a critical economic health driver for many communities. This evolution led to the 2024 finalization of the Public Lands Rule with the goal of helping the BLM better balance conservation and recreation values with development on the 245 million acres of public lands the agency manages.

The Department of Interior recently announced its plan to rescind the Public Lands Rule in order to "eliminate unnecessary barriers to energy development" and opened a public comment period through November 10th.

Tell the Department of Interior:

Keep Outdoor Recreation a Priority on Our Public Lands

How you can take action:

• Comment directly on proposed rule recision. Share why continuing to prioritize recreation among other uses on BLM managed-lands is a priority to you and your community and that you do not support the rescission of the 2024 Rule.

• Tell your Congresspeople that you support keeping the 2024 Public Lands rule to keep public lands healthy and accessible and balance recreation and conservation with other working land uses. Share your favorite place to recreate on BLM-managed lands.

• You can also learn more and comment through the Outdoor Alliance.