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EXPLORE Act Oversight Hearing Spotlights Fixes Needed for Recreation Permitting

EXPLORE Act Oversight Hearing Spotlights Fixes Needed for Recreation Permitting

by Jason Keith | Jan 28, 2026 | Advocacy, Legislation, Outdoor Recreation, Policy, Public Lands

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.

Boom, Bust, or Something Better: Is Outdoor Recreation the Future of Grants, New Mexico?

Boom, Bust, or Something Better: Is Outdoor Recreation the Future of Grants, New Mexico?

by Sara Aranda | Jan 14, 2026 | Mining, Outdoor Recreation, Public Lands

RPL Ambassadors Sara Aranda and Ti Eversole explore the future of outdoor recreation in Grants, New Mexico, the area’s history of extraction, and the current administration’s renewed push for more mining.

Our Policy and Advocacy Work: Year in Review for 2025

Our Policy and Advocacy Work: Year in Review for 2025

by Jason Keith | Dec 18, 2025 | Advocacy, Legislation, Policy, Public Lands

Check out some highlights from our policy and advocacy work during a busy 2025.

Connecting Race Directors With Lawmakers in Northern California

Connecting Race Directors With Lawmakers in Northern California

by Runners for Public Lands | Dec 18, 2025 | Advocacy, Public Lands, Race Directors

Hear from race director Craig Schmidt about a recent public lands-focused event he attended featuring Rep. Jared Huffman.

Race Director Resource: How to Apply for a Recreation Event Special Use Permit and not Over-Burden the Agencies

Race Director Resource: How to Apply for a Recreation Event Special Use Permit and not Over-Burden the Agencies

by Runners for Public Lands | Nov 13, 2025 | Program, Public Lands

Tips for Applying for a Recreation Event Special Use Permit — Without Over-Burdening Land Agencies As part of our mission to empower runners to protect public lands, we strive to help minimize the impacts of race events on public lands while maximizing their potential...
Policy Update: Federal Government Reopens, What Runners and Race Directors Can Expect

Policy Update: Federal Government Reopens, What Runners and Race Directors Can Expect

by Runners for Public Lands | Nov 13, 2025 | News, Public Lands

Policy Update: Federal Government Reopens, What Runners and Race Directors Can Expect

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