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BLM ACTION CENTER

Protecting and conserving Bureau of Land Management lands across the western United States.

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Off-road Routes in Mojave Desert Found Illegal

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October 7, 2009 - Our focus at The Wilderness Society is preserving spectacular lands like the California Desert and our national forests, but the critical decisions that determine their future sometimes take place inside the rarified realm of a federal courtroom. more

Mining reform long overdue: Grand Canyon “timeout” is a vital intermediate step

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September 11, 2009 - Arizona’s Grand Canyon is one of America’s most iconic landscapes. One of America’s crown jewels, the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River that rushes through it have faced many serious threats over the years. Uranium mining is one such threat; it presents grave environmental and health hazards and it imperils the safety of humans and wildlife by potentially contaminating water supplies with toxic tailings. This risk is intolerable in such a spectacular and ecologically significant place. more

Victory for Wild Southern Utah!

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September 4, 2009 - Even if you haven’t been there, you probably know that the federal public lands in south-central Utah contain some of the most spectacular red rock canyons, scenic vistas, and opportunities for solitude in the nation. This region is home to such famous wild landmarks as the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM), Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, and other wild places. more

Gov report shows problems from unmanaged Off-Road Vehicles

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August 19, 2009 - A new government report released July 30 found that dirtbikes, ATVs, and other off-road vehicles are damaging our national forests and other western public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and that increased enforcement is desperately needed. more