The Legacy Restoration Fund helps agencies addressed the enormous backlog of maintenance needs for aging infrastructure on public lands.
News Category: Legislation
Runners Speak Out About Senate Bill Amendment Targeting the Roadless Rule
Runners speak out about anti-Roadless Rule legislation that advanced out of a Senate committee.
Advocating for More Public Land and Trail Funding at the Capitol
We recently took another trip to meet with lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
EXPLORE Act Oversight Hearing Spotlights Fixes Needed for Recreation Permitting
We submitted written testimony about the importance of Special Recreation Permits for races and other running events on federal public lands, as well as improvements to how these permits are issued.
Our Policy and Advocacy Work: Year in Review for 2025
Check out some highlights from our policy and advocacy work during a busy 2025.
Advocacy Update: Runners for Public Lands Speaks Up on Climate Change and Supporting Runnable Landscapes
Repealing the 2009 endangerment finding would undermine protections that regulate greenhouse gases, threatening the health of public lands and the humans recreating on those lands.
One Senator’s Push to Sell Off Millions of Acres of Public Lands in the West
Board member Bryant Baker explores the the saga of a wildly unpopular proposal to sell off public lands.
A message from RPL on the future of public lands
Like many individuals and outdoor advocacy organizations, we are processing the results of the 2024 election and seeking to learn more about what the future will hold.
Exploring the Benefits of the EXPLORE Act for Runners
With the summer season upon us, countless runners and outdoor enthusiasts are taking to public lands and waters for recreation. As the number of Americans enjoying these spaces grows each year, there is a significant opportunity to enhance the management of our...