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Important Victory For Kane County
TAKE BACK UTAH RALLY - Huge Success
Klim USA and BlueRibbon Coalition team up to preserve snowmobile access to public lands
BRC America's Great Outdoors Initiative Update
USA-ALL Update On Take Back Utah Land Access Rally & Parade - August 28
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EPA Denies Petition Calling for Lead Ammunition Ban
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Game and Fish to step up efforts to enforce OHV Decal compliance
FWS Approves Shot Alloys for Waterfowl Hunting
Giant Sequoia Inventory Scheduled
National System of Public Lands Announced
Visitor Report Studies Diversity
BLM Announces Final Rule for Land Withdrawals
AC Direct Drive powertrain technology advances
Cross-Border OHV MOU Signed
Tahoe National Forest Releases DEIS For Motorized Travel Plan
ARRA Newsletter - September 2008
RECREATIONAL GROUPS FILE SUIT AGAINST MONTANA TRAVEL PLAN
WYOMING COURT STRIKES ROADLESS RULE, BLASTS FOREST SERVICE
Cleveland NF Travel Management EA Released for Comment
THE PARTNERSHIP FOR JOHNSON VALLEY HOSTS A STRATEGY MEETING AMONG OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE LEADERS
ARRA Newsletter - July 2008
OMB RELEASES ANNUAL FEDERAL REGULATIONS BENEFITS-COST REPORT
NPS Releases Newsletter on Yellowstone Winter Use
Fire Risk Increasing
BRC TESTIFIES BEFORE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Updates on Lake Powell's Zebra Mussel Prevention Program and Tips for a Safe Visit
BRC TO TESTIFY BEFORE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES
Save Tellico Now - Before There Is Nothing Left To Save
ARRA Newsletter - June 2008
ARRA Newsletter - May 2008
ARRA Newsletter - April 2008
It's a Light Bulb
Year of the Underdog
The Passage of Time
Comment Opportunities
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California; Shasta-Trinity National Forest Motorized Travel Management EIS
Off-Road Vehicle Management for Cape Hatteras National Seashore Scheduled
COMMENT ON PROPOSED CHANGES FOR UPPER TELLICO OHV TRAILS NEEDED!
Superior National Forest Releases Travel Management EA for Comment
California Desert District Resource Management Plan Status
IDAHO BLM TO HOST OPEN HOUSE ON NEW RESOURCE MANGEMENT PLAN
That's My View...
Election 2008 - Get some exercise
Election Year Pontification
Is geothermal on the move?
Bi-Partisan Political Activity - A Primer
Recreation – A New Era
Standing is ....
Your Recreation, Your Land - Get Involved
Energy, Power, and Transmission and NIMBY
...Activities and Events
Friends of Eldorado work party dates have been set!
Rock Racing to Benefit Funding for Rare Childhood Cancer
CA4WDC celebrates 50 years of 4 wheeling
SWAP MEET AND BIKINI RIG WASH! -- Hosted by the Nor-Cal Rock Zombies and Dynamic Detail
AMID INCREASING TRAIL CLOSURES, NEW TV SHOW GIVES POSITIVE VOICE TO OFF-ROAD ENTHUSIASTS
Forest users pitch in to help the Forest Service
100+ Local OHV’ers volunteer at Greenhorn
TDS PROVIDES RED CROSS ASSISTANCE DURING 2007 WILDFIRES
...on the Trail
Tips and Updates for Driving to Mexico this Winter Season
Be A Good Sport: Tread Lightly
Desert Safety
Good Driving Ethics Help Keep Trails Open For All
10 Important Tasks After Driving Off Road
10 Safety Rules For Off-Road Driving
The Desert Is Not Your Personal Sandbox
Don’t Lose Your Head While Recovering A Vehicle
Top 10 Must-Have Items For Your Recently Purchased 4WD Vehicle
Communications equipment is critical for off-road driving
...around the Campfire
California Now Has 149 GREENspot E-Waste Recycling Locations
Question: What is serpentine?
Mineral Facts and FAQ's
Question: What is obsidian?
Why do animals become endangered?
Arizona Game and Fish warns high country campers to be "bear aware"
Caution issued about orphaned wildlife
Disbursed Camping
Campfire Safety
...Destinations
Fun in the Desert Rockfest - September 26-28, 2008
BLM Recreation and Visitor Services
Where in the Hills is Cerro Gordo?
Willow Spring, Big Maria Mountains
Big Game Guzzler #26, Iron Mountains and Unnamed Spring
Access Issues
Wildlife
Polar Bear 4(d) rule – Q’s and A’s
Conservation Rule for Polar Bears Retained
Revised Critical Habitat Designated for Canada Lynx
Revised Critical Habitat for Northern Spotted Owl Released
Draft Revised Recovery Plan for Mojave Population of the Desert Tortoise Released
Wolf pack with pups confirmed in northeastern Oregon
Finding on Petition to Delist Peirson's milk-vetch Released
Frequently Asked Questions About The Kootenai River White Sturgeon Final Critical Habitat Rule
Critical Habitat Designated for the Kootenai River White Sturgeon
Safe Harbor Agreement for the Northern Spotted Owl Proposed
Proposed Delisting of the Concho Water Snake
Petition To List the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl
Service Releases Draft Economic Analysis of Proposed Critical Habitat Designation For the Northern Spotted Owl
Questions and Answers about the Northern Spotted Owl Final Recovery Plan
Northern Spotted Owl Recovery Plan Released
Status Review of Bull Trout Completed - Species still threatened
Bull Trout 5-year Review - Questions and Answers
Bull Trout Chronology
Endangered Species Act
Audit Critical of USFWS Monitoring
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 111th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices
GAO Endangered Species Act Report Released
Mexican Wolf Conservation Assessment
Review of Bald Eagle in Sonoran Desert
BLM Updates ESA Guidance
Interior Publishes Changes to Consultation Rule
Draft EA on Proposed Section 7 Regulations Available
Reliance on unverifiable observations hinders successful conservation of rare, elusive wildlife species
USGS Model Helps Explain Trends in Greater Sage-Grouse Range Reduction
Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications - 2/13/2008
Imperial Sand Dunes 2007-2008 Monitoring Protocols Announced
Habitat - Learn More and Become Involved
Energy
Power Transmission Construction Permits Rules Eased
New BLM Office to Speed Renewable Energy Projects
21st Century Power Transmission Grid Policy Stated
Desert Solar Energy Project To Be Reviewed
Public Workshop Set for Geothermal Energy on Federal Land
Federal Agencies Move to Ease Development of Geothermal Energy
Energy Corridor Designation FEIS Published
CRS Report Details Legislative Action on ANWR
Energy Corridor EIS Released
Final Oil Shale Rule Issued
USGS Assessment on Natural Gas Released
Will Fall Bird Migration be Smooth Sailing for All?
Let's Heat Things Up
DOI Releases Geothermal Initiative
Final EIS/EIR for Sunrise Powerlink Released
Recoverable Oil Estimates Increased
Energy Development--Vernal RMP
ROD for Truckhaven Geothermal EIS Released
USGS Releases Assessment of Arctic Energy Potential
Western Oil Shale Potential: 800 Billion Barrels of Recoverable Oil
Oil Shale - Background and Impacts
Guest Opinion: Oil, Gas Leasing a Win-Win for Taxpayers
Wind Energy Report Released
Public Meeting Dates Corrected for Geothermal Leasing PEIS
Renewable Electricity Generation/Transmission
Draft Programmatic EIS for Leasing of Geothermal Resources Released
BLM Schedules Public Meetings for West Fry Wind Energy Project
Ignoring America’s Energy Resources Ignores Energy Security
Renewable Energy
Wind Energy Site Proposed for Johnson Valley OHV Area
In Energy Debate, We Have Met the Enemy and He is Us
Fact Sheet: BLM Colorado November 2007 Oil & Gas Lease Sale
House Concurrent Resolution (H.Con.Res.) 25
Air and Water Quality
Some Pollutants Declining in Willamette and Columbia Rivers
Man-Made Chemicals Found in Drinking Water at Low Levels
USGS Releases Climate Report
Perchlorate Contamination Report Released
Ancient Bacteria Uses Arsenic to Grow
Strategy to Assess the Nation's Ground-Water Availability
Question: How can I find wetland maps?
Carbon Farm Project will study ways to capture atmospheric CO2
Question: Why are wetlands and aquatic habitats important?
Question: How important is ground water?
Question: What's happening to wetlands and aquatic habitats?
Question: Where can I get information about drinking water contaminants and standards?
Elevated Arsenic Levels Discovered South of Calico Ghost Town Park
How Much Water is Lost in the Great Lakes Basin?
Real-Time Water Quality Information Available Across the Nation
USGS Report Identifies Natural Occurrences of Asbestos in the Southwestern U.S.
Wilderness
Status of Wilderness Legislation in the 110th Congress
Wild and Scenic Rivers Suitability Study Overview
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Roadless and Wilderness Study Areas
Colorado Roadless Rule Update
R.S. 2477 Litigation
Colorado Roadless Rule and DEIS Available for Public Comment
Civics 101 (Administration)
National Environmental Policy Act - NEPA
Notice of Proposed Legislative Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting; California
Forest Service Issues Final Rule on NEPA
NEPA Explained
NEPA – Categorical Exclusion (CatX)
What is a RMP?
NEPA – What is an EIS?
NEPA - The Basics
Developing an EIS - Step by Step
Travel Management
Roads by Definition
USFS Region 5 Travel Management Status
BLM Travel Management Program
Forest Planning Process
Interim Trail Directives Issued
Objections
Components of a Forest Plan
Implementation and Monitoring
Litigation
Introduction to the Forest Planning Process
Public Involvement
Notice of Intent
Permits and Fees
Recreation RACs to be Continued
Campground and Fire Lookout Rental Fees Reviewed
WHAT IS A SPECIAL RECREATION PERMIT?
Recreation Trails Program
Recreational Trails Program
Wild Horse and Burro Program
Factsheet on Challenges Facing the BLM in its Management of Wild Horses and Burros
Recreation Site Facility Master Planning
Recreation Site - Facility Master Planning (RS-FMP)
Forest Certification
Forest Certification and Its Implications for America's National Forests
Forest Certification
Civics 102 (Legislation)
Legislation (Federal)
Protecting Our Natural Landscapes
Measure Passes to Help Fund Wildfire Fighting
Federal Lands Managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Forest Service (FS): Issues for the 11th Congress
Federal Statutes: What They Are and Where to Find Them
The Weekly Preview (Sept 15 – 19, 2008) - House Natural Resources Committee
Energy Committee Reports 54 Bills
The Weekly Preview (Sep 8 – 12, 2008) House Natural Resources Committee
The Weekly Preview (July 21 – 25) - House Natural Resources Committee
The Week Ahead (July 21-25) - Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
The Weekly Preview (July 14 – 18, 2008) - House Natural Resources Committee
The Week Ahead (July 14-18) - Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
The Weekly Preview - House Natural Resources Committee (July 7 – 11, 2008)
The Week Ahead - Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (July 7-11)
The Week Ahead - Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (June 30 - July 3)
Senate Resolution - S. Res. 440: Recognizing soil as an essential natural resource
The Weekly Preview: House Committee on Natural Resources (June 23 – 27, 2008)
Congressional Summer Schedule Update
The Week Ahead - Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (June 23-27)
The Week Ahead - Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (June 16-20)
The Weekly Preview - House Committee on Natural Resources: June 16 – 20, 2008
The Weekly Preview - House Committee on Natural Resources (Jun 9-13)
The Weekly Preview - U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources
Committee Moves 45 Bills, 2 Nominees
House Natural Resources Committee - April
Senate Resolution - S. Res. 440: Recognizing soil as an essential natural resource
Legislation (Wilderness)
Senate Committee Advances 96-Bill Lands Package
Status of Wilderness Legislation in the 110th Congress
Update of Wilderness Legislation in the 110th Congress
WILDERNESS LEGISLATION PASSED IN THE 109TH CONGRESS (2005 – 2006)
WILDERNESS LEGISLATION PASSED IN THE 108TH CONGRESS (2003 – 2004)
WILDERNESS LEGISLATION PASSED IN THE 107TH CONGRESS (2001 – 2002)
WILDERNESS LEGISLATION PASSED IN THE 106TH CONGRESS (1999 – 2000)
Congressional Budget Office
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE COST ESTIMATE - S. 2833
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE COST ESTIMATE - H.R. 5541
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE COST ESTIMATE - H.R. 3682
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE COST ESTIMATE - H.R. 3513
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE COST ESTIMATE - H.R. 2515
Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate - H.R. 2016
S. 1941 - Wolf House Study Act of 2008
S. 1341 - Las Cienegas Enhancement and Saguaro National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate - S. 1476
Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate - S. 1476
Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate - S. 1802
H.R. 1483 - Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate
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California Sample Documents
Communications Plan for the Internet Age
A marketing campaign - means to move forward - Part 2
A marketing campaign - means to move forward - Part 1
Your Club as a Business – Strategic Planning
Your Club as a Business – Start with a Plan
Your Club as a Business – a 7 Step Guide
Writing Letters and Comments
How to write effective action alerts
YOUR LETTERS ARE IMPORTANT - Letter Writing Tips and Talking Points
Providing Comments to a Proposed Action
Lobbying and Political Activity
Stay recreation healthy, exercise your right to vote
501(c)(3) and Lobbying - The Basics
Public Land Access Platform
Top Five Issues - 2008
Networking and Coalitions
Networking - Working with Coalitions
Networking - Building a Coalition
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