The Secret Double Life of America’s Public Lands: And Why You Should Know About It if You Drink Water… —  John Zablocki (AmericanRiver.org)

The secret double life of america’s public lands: And why you should know about it if you drink water… —  John Zablocki (AmericanRiver.org)

Middle Fork Snoqualmie River, Washington | Monty Vanderbilt Click the link to read the article on the American Rivers website (John Zablocki): January 21, 2025 Public lands are the birthright of every American. One of the great privileges of living in this country is the ability to access hundreds of millions of acres to enjoy the great outdoors — all for free. People care about and use public lands for many reasons. From hunters and anglers to…

What Are American Public Lands For?

The Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, better known as the Public Lands Rule, marked a notable shift in Bureau of Land Management (BLM) policy under the Biden Administration. Historically, the BLM interpreted its mandate to manage public lands for multiple uses to prioritize commercial uses such as grazing, mining, and oil and gas extraction. The 2024 rule grants conservation uses—such as environmental mitigation and restoration leases—equa…