Out of the Conference Room and Onto the Land

 I often say that if you care about public lands, you need to get out of the office and onto the land. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to do just that. The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) El Centro Field Office invited me to lace up my trail runners and explore the other […]

Reflecting on a Year of People and Projects

The Foundation for America’s Public Lands joined the Moab BLM Field Office, the State of Utah, and local community partners, including the Canyonlands Natural History Association, San Juan and Grand counties, UDOT, and the Utah High School Cycling League, to celebrate the near completion of the Mud Springs Trails. The project reflects a shared commitment to multiuse recreation, bringing hikers, cyclists, and e-bike riders together on a new trail system that offers visitors some of the best views of the Moab Valley and the La Sal Mountains.

As I close out my second year as the Foundation’s inaugural CEO, I am struck by how much possibility has become progress. I am energized by what is possible when we invest early, listen deeply, and stand alongside the communities that care for America’s public lands. The Foundation began with the ambition to bring partnerships […]

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