It’s Time to Put the Most Engaged Public Lands Advocates Back to Work
RACs, the regional groups that help land managers balance multiple uses of public land, are allowed to start meeting again after a half-year hiatus, but there is a catch.
How the Elliott State Forest Public Land Sale Fizzled for Good
Here’s what we can learn from the four-year battle for these public lands and our outdoor recreation access.
This Remote River is a Paradise for Sportsmen, But Will It Stay This Way?
How a float through the Owyhee River’s backcountry showcased a need for long-term flexible management.
Elliott State Forest: The Poster Child for What Could Happen to America’s Public Lands
There can be no confusion—Western states are in the business of selling public lands to make ends meet.
No Trespassing Signs on Public Lands? It Isn’t What You Think
It seems these days everybody wants a piece of public lands.
We All Benefit From Public Access, But Are You Willing to Step Up to Defend It?
The loss of a popular public access point hits home for our Oregon field rep, but luckily this story doesn’t end with a locked gate At the TRCP, we’re always talking about the importance...
Compassion: A Surprising Ingredient in the Recipe for Cool, Clean Water
Our Oregon field rep hangs up her waders for a high-profile public-speaking opportunity in D.C., where she discovers a spirit of hope for water solutions Last year, Oregon experienced the worst drought on record,...
An Ode to Oregon, Access, and My Dogs
For our Oregon field rep, the events of the last three weeks are personal. So is her story Oregon is my home, and it’s an incredibly special place, where I have access to hunting...
Why Fishpond Founder Supports Land and Water Conservation Funding
As an angler and a bird hunter, I cherish opportunities to float Oregon’s beautiful rivers and explore my state’s wide open spaces. Part of that exploration process is poring over maps or using my...
Experiencing the John Day River in Oregon – and addressing threats to public lands
Southeast and central Oregon are known for vast landscapes of sagebrush steppe and basalt rim rock. This wide open country provides important habitat for numerous species of big game, upland birds and trout. It...
