TRUMP BRINGS BACK LOGGING IN AMERICA
How Forest Policy Changes Could Impact Your Access to Public Lands By Del Albright The Trump Administration made sweeping changes to how our national forests are logged and managed. While these changes aim to speed up forest projects and reduce wildfire risks, they also carry consequences for those of us who love the outdoors and […]
MODERN LAND USE TERMS AND CONCEPTS
Understanding Modern Land Conservation: Wildlands, Rewilding, and Wilderness Public lands and conservation efforts in America come in many forms — and they often overlap in goals but differ in methods and philosophy. Here’s a quick breakdown of four key ideas and initiatives you may have heard about: The Wildlands Project (Now “Wildlands Network”)Launched in the […]
NEPA EXPLAINED FOR MOTORIZED RECREATIONISTS
NEPA Explained: What the National Environmental Policy Act Means for Motorized Recreation If you’ve ever wondered why land use decisions on public trails seem to move at a snail’s pace—or why some routes get closed altogether—the answer often points to one law: NEPA. Let’s break it down. What is NEPA? The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was signed […]
CALIFORNIA LAND USE HISTORY WITH THE “REN”
LANDUSE HISTORY IN CALIFORNIA – THE RESOURCE EDUCATION NETWORK 1997 LAUNCHED THE ERA OF ORGANIZATIONAL COOPERATION By Del Albright NOTE: I offer this bit of history to document our land use efforts in California. At the end of this note, you’ll find a full listing of the membership. As far as diversity of organizational involvement […]
OUR TRAILS NEED YOU AND NOW IS THE TIME!
NOW IS THE TIME: LET OUR VOICES BE HEARD LIKE NEVER BEFORE! By Del Albright Right now — before the summer chaos hits, while clubs and groups are gearing up for events, fundraisers, and land use battles — is the time to ACT. Our trails are on the table. Some are threatened. Some are already locked […]
AVOID BURNOUT BY FINDING YOUR THRESHOLD OF VOLUNTEERISM
Avoid Burnout by Finding Your Threshold of Volunteerism By Del Albright, Sustainable Motorized Recreation Advocate Saying “yes” to a cause you care about is easy—maybe too easy. Before you know it, your calendar is overflowing, your inbox is bursting, your patience is thinning, and burnout is just around the corner. The irony? Once burnout hits, […]
EARTH DAY – ACTION, AWARENESS, & APPRECIATION
EARTH DAY April 22nd – THE THREE A’S OF STEWARDSHIP IN MOTORIZED RECREATION Action, Awareness, and Appreciation By Del Albright Earth Day: The 3 A’s of Stewardship – A Roadmap to Keeping Public Lands Open Every year, Earth Day gives us a chance to celebrate the incredible beauty and value of the natural world. […]
VOLUNTEERING IS THE HEART OF TRAIL STEWARDSHIP
The Gift of Time: Why Volunteering Is the Heart of Trail Stewardship By Del Albright //delalbright.com When it comes to preserving access to public lands and keeping trails open, one resource is more precious than all the rest: your time. Sure, monetary donations to land use groups and off-road organizations are important. Joining these groups as […]