New Legislation Seeks to Gut Public Process on Federal Public Land Management in Colorado, Montana, Oregon, and Wyoming
Washington, DC – Earlier this week, Representative Jeff Hurd (CO-3) introduced legislation that mandates the Bureau of Land Management reissue nine finalized resource management plans for landscapes in Colorado, Montana, Oregon, and Wyoming. These plans fulfill a critical component of the federal land management process and are legally required by the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA). They represent years of careful consideration, comprehensive environmental review, and public participation from Tribes, outdoor recreation users, scientists, conservation groups, local communities, and industry stakeholders. These management plans play a key role in stewarding public lands, ensuring responsible management for the benefit of all Americans.
Below is a statement from Jocelyn Torres, Chief Conservation Officer for the Conservation Lands Foundation, which represents a national network of community advocates who are solely focused on the National Conservation Lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
“Instead of wasting taxpayer dollars on delays and creating unnecessary uncertainty, Congress ought to respect the people’s will and stick to the community-informed and well-balanced plans that protect our public lands, support local economies, and provide outdoor recreational opportunities.
“Representative Hurd’s bill undermines extensive public input and thorough and transparent environmental assessments–all in the name of a quick and cheap industry giveaway. It’s a complete slap in the face to the majority of voters of all political affiliations in the west who love and enjoy the natural beauty of their state, who are very concerned about efforts to reduce natural areas, and who don’t support selling public lands. This bill is the opposite of what the public wants and needs.”
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Conservation Lands Foundation published this page in Latest News 2025-03-12 13:44:49 -0600
