Congressional Briefing on the Importance of Volunteerism
UPLA was asked to prepare a briefing for Congress on the importance of volunteerism in helping with the management of our public lands. I shared a personal experience from working…
Understanding the Lee Amendment-A Balanced Look at the Public Lands Sale
Understanding the Lee Amendment A Balanced Look at the Public Lands Sale Bill We have all seen the flood of social posts about the impact of the Lee Amendment to…
Congressional Bill to Sell 11,000 Acre of BLM Land to Local Governments
We Need Detailed Comments on Congressional BLM Sale There has been a lot of discussion about the Maloy-Amodei Amendment recently that will transfer 11,000 acres of BLM land to local…
How to be More Effective When Calling Congress
At Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA), we understand the power of grassroots advocacy in protecting public land access for responsible users — especially off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts. One of the…
Appeal to President Trump to Restore Access to Our Public Lands
Anytime a new Administration takes control of elected office, it generally is accompanied by significant changes in the policies and practices of that Administration. There is little doubt that President…
Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Deference Doctrine After 40 Years
The Chevron Deference Doctrine was overturned by the Supreme Court today in a 6-3 decision in the Loper Bright v. Raimondo case. Chevron has been the law of the land…