Latest News About America's National Conservation Lands

The Friends Grassroots Network - a powerful and diverse group of local organizations - are laser-focused on making sure America's most important and iconic lands remain protected for the benefit of ALL Americans and future generations. Interviews from the 2018 Friends Rendezvous.

A video showcasing the Elevate Conservation event held during the 2018 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Denver, Colorado.

Ignoring Public Opposition and Legal Challenges, Department of Interior Releases Draft Management Plans

Following the release of the FY2019 Department of Interior budget by the Trump Administration, Brian Sybert, Executive Director of the Conservation Lands Foundation, issued the following statement.

New App Enables Public Land Users to Turn Recreation into Protection for National Monuments and National Conservation Lands.

On December 28, 2016, President Obama used his authority under the Antiquities Act to permanently protect two new national monuments: Bears Ears National Monument in southern Utah, and Gold Butte National Monument in Nevada.

On February 12, 2016, President Obama used his authority under the Antiquities Act to permanently protect three new monuments, two of which are new additions to the National Conservation Lands: Mojave Trails and Sand to Snow National Monuments, both located in the California desert.

Camping, fires and food can damage the archaeological remains and also spoil the view for other visitors.

Metal tips to hiking poles can scratch and scar rock art and change the natural look of a trail or archaeological site. A $6 rubber tip on your hiking pole can prevent damage to sites.