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Pro Tip #8 | The difference between state and federal lands in Arizona
Understand the key differences between federal public lands, Arizona State Trust lands, sovereign Indian lands, and private property in Arizona. Learn which laws apply, how to get a $25 State Trust Land recreation permit, and essential rules for safe, legal backcountry recreation in Arizona.
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Think About It | the similarities between motorized access and the Second Amendment
Think about it. The argument over disrespectful public land users is almost identical to the argument over the Second Amendment. In both cases, individuals driven by political ideology seek to impose new laws, rules, and regulations in an attempt to force everyone to conform to their worldview. They fail to realize that their perspective is
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Federal Legislative Jurisdiction on public lands in Arizona
Explore federal legislative jurisdiction on Arizona’s public lands: Enclave Clause, Enabling Act, proprietary vs. exclusive jurisdiction, and why state law should govern most BLM/USFS lands. Advocate for access rights.
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Federal land managers have no authority over regular motor vehicles
Discover how Executive Order 11644 defines off-road vehicles (ORVs) and excludes regular cars, trucks, and SUVs from its scope. Learn why it doesn’t authorize road closures on public lands and why we call for its reversal to restore state control over roads and access.
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The Water Heist: How the City of Surprise is seizing water rights
Uncover the City of Surprise’s abusive use of eminent domain to seize water rights from rural Arizona communities like Circle City, Wittmann, and Morristown. This investigative report exposes how Surprise’s water grabs fuel urban sprawl, threatening small towns with annexation and loss of autonomy. Read the shocking details of corruption and overreach.
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VICTORY | US Forest Service rescinds roadless rule reopening millions of acres to motorized use
Celebrate a major victory for public lands: The US Forest Service has rescinded the 2001 Roadless Rule, reopening millions of acres of national forests to motorized access, timber harvesting, mineral exploration, and wildfire mitigation under Secretary Rollins and the Trump administration. Discover how this boosts recreation, rural economies, and forest health.
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Federal Overreach and Jurisdictional Confusion on Public Lands
Explore the challenges of federal overreach in public land management, leading to jurisdictional confusion, illegal activities, and unjust road closures. Learn why empowering state law enforcement is critical to protecting public lands and ensuring responsible access for all.
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The rise of regulations over motorized access to America’s Western lands
Explore the rise of regulations over motorized access to America’s Western lands from 1972 to 2006, detailing the impact of RS 2477, Executive Order 11644, and NEPA on public land use and 4×4 trails.
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ACTION ALERT | New AZ bill aims to prohibit deadly weather modification practice
Discover how Arizona House Bill 2056, introduced by Rep. Lisa Fink, aims to ban geoengineering and weather modification in Arizona. Learn about its impact on environmental policy, water rights, and international interests shaping the future of the Colorado River Basin. Join the grassroots movement to protect Arizona’s skies and sovereignty.
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Roads on federal land have always been, and always will be, governed by state law
Learn the truth behind federal travel management policies, their impact on state governance of public roads, and the role of environmental litigation in road closures. Discover how Revised Statute 2477 and state law hold the key to restoring access and preserving motorized use on public lands.
