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Defend Your Ground

BlueRibbon Coalition

Defend Your Ground is a podcast produced by BlueRibbon Coalition - a 501c3 non-profit that works to defend outdoor recreation on public land on a national level. Listen to learn about new areas to explore, new adventures to pursue, and to become a better advocate for promoting all forms of recreation.

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Episode 24: Moab Dispersed Camping Changes and the...

Defend Your Ground ·

2023/04/20

Ben and Simone discuss the Moab dispersed camping plan that is currently open for public comment. New regulations are in the works to manage some of the impacts. A broad restriction in the Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges Area is in the works to limit open, free, dispersed camping to designated sites. Take Action Here: https://www.sharetrails.org/the-fight-for-dispersed-camping-near-moab-continues/#/107/ We also discuss the Bureau of Land Management's newly proposed Public Land Rule. This is a

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36:28

Episode 23: Stop Lava Ridge Wind Farm Interview with...

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2023/03/22

In this episode of the Defend Your Ground Podcast, the BRC team discussed the Lava Ridge Wind Farm proposal in southern Idaho with Dean Diamond - a local farmer from the area. This is one of the largest wind farm proposals ever considered for public land, and it is receiving substantial scrutiny from a wide range of stakeholders. BRC is concerned that recreation access will be lost in the area. Dean identifies several additional problems with the proposal. You can add your voice to this process

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47:46

Episode 22: An Update on Dispersed Camping Plans and...

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2023/03/15

In this interview we interview Marcus Trusty from Colorado Offroad Enterprise (CORE) and Stay the Trail to discuss a lawsuit recently filed by his organization against the U.S. Forest Service in Colorado. The lawsuit challenges closures of popular off-road trails in the Pike/San Isabel National Forest. We also discuss the recently released dispersed camping plans in the Leadville and Salida Ranger Districts. You can learn more about CORE here: https://keeptrailsopen.com You can add your voice to the

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Episode 21: How the Greenhouse Gas Rule Will Affect...

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2023/03/08

The Biden Administration's Center for Environmental Quality recently released guidance for federal agencies to account for greenhouse gas emissions on all federal planning processes and contracts. This will have widespread impact to outdoor recreation on federally managed land. We discuss those impacts on this episode. You can also add your voice to the development/implementation of this guidance through the BlueRibbon Coalition Action Alert on this topic:

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Episode 20: Last Known Position Series - Staying Safe...

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2023/02/28

n this installment of the "Last Known Position series" we are joined by Bill Weppner, who is a veteran of the Garfield County Search and Rescue Team. In this episode we discuss the challenges that come with managing a sustainable search and rescue team in a rural counties where most land is federal public land. Mr. Weppner also shares many of his experiences performing rescues on the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument and the surrounding areas in Garfield County, Utah. The "Last Known

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Episode 19: A Legal Challenge to a Road Closure in Idaho

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2023/02/03

We are joined by Paul Loutzenhiser from the North Idaho Trailblazers to discuss the fight to keep the Rollercoaster trail near Couer D'Alene, Idaho open for adventure. To support the legal fight to keep this trail open, click here: https://secure.anedot.com/blueribbon-coalition/idaho-trails-legal-fund

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Episode 18: Three New National Monuments Proposed in...

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2023/01/25

National Monument designations are one of the primary vehicles that will be used to implement the 30x30 agenda to lock up public lands and waters from public use. Over 2.5 million acres of new national monuments have been proposed recently for the state of California. We discuss these proposals in this episode. If you want to add your voice in opposition to these monuments, you can review our action alert here:

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Episode 17: Save Lake Mead - Syndicated Version

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2022/12/16

We are working closely with the marina owners, boat dealers, and recreation community around Lake Mead to influence the Bureau of Reclamation and National Park Service to adopt plans that will allow for continued recreation access to the largest reservoir in America. We need everyone to add their voice to this fight: https://www.sharetrails.org/bureau-of-reclamation-to-review-colorado-river-interim-guidelines-for-lake-powell-and-lake-mead/#/88/ We also discussed our sweepstakes to win a snowmobile

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20:08

Episode 17: Save Lake Mead

Defend Your Ground ·

2022/12/15

We are working closely with the marina owners, boat dealers, and recreation community around Lake Mead to influence the Bureau of Reclamation and National Park Service to adopt plans that will allow for continued recreation access to the largest reservoir in America. We need everyone to add their voice to this fight: https://www.sharetrails.org/bureau-of-reclamation-to-review-colorado-river-interim-guidelines-for-lake-powell-and-lake-mead/#/88/ We also discussed our sweepstakes to win a snowmobile

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Episode 16: Nevada’s Logandale Trail System Needs...

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2022/11/08

Outdoor recreation enthusiasts who enjoy exploring Nevada's Logandale trail system adjacent to Valley of Fire State Park have until November 14 to share feedback with the BLM on a Travel Plan for the area. This plan could result in a closure of 36 of over 150 miles of routes in the area. BLM has worked closely with the off-road community to keep the most important trails open, but we need everyone with knowledge of the area to share their feedback as well. Learn more here:

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Episode 15: Defending Your Ground in California’s...

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2022/11/03

The Inyo National Forest is beginning the process for developing an over-snow vehicle plan for winter recreation. In this episode we discuss our participation in this process, and how we see regulation of snowmobile recreation evolving in our national forests. We also announce our sweepstakes where you can win an all-expense paid snowmobile adventure into Yellowstone National Park. You can lear more here: https://www.tapkat.org/blueribbon-coalition/a5NvK5 This episode is supported by the

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Episode 14: BRC Appeals Bouse and Cactus Plain Travel...

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2022/10/26

This week BRC and Arizona Backcountry Explorers filed an administrative appeal of the Bouse and Cactus Plain Travel Plan, which closes over 1,000 miles of routes in Arizona. For those who commented recently on the Labyrinth Rims and Gemini Bridges plan in Moab, this appeal gives you insight into what the next steps of the process will look like. We also briefly discuss the approaching deadline for public comment on the Bears Ears National Monument plan, that will result in dramatic changes in how

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Episode 13: SUWA’s Route Reports for Labyrinth Rims...

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2022/10/19

In this episode we review several route reports that were submitted to the BLM by wilderness groups to advocate closures of the routes. We received the route reports from a document request, and by reviewing the reports the public can learn why wilderness groups want to close these routes - in their own words. We encourage everyone to keep sending comments to the BLM to tell them to keep these routes open:

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Episode 9: Last Known Position Series - Life Flight...

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2022/09/16

In this installment of the "Last Known Position series" we are joined by Santiago Gonzalez, who is a helicopter pilot for Life Flight and Michael Davis, who is the Public Lands Director for the Utah Snowmobile Association. We discuss several Search and Rescue missions for snowmobile incidents that required rescue by helicopter. In this episode you will learn the things your helicopter rescue pilot wished you knew if you are ever in a situation where you need rescue by helicopter. We also discuss a

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Episode 12: A Deep Dive into Moab’s Gemini...

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2022/09/15

In this episode we are joined by Patrick McKay from Colorado Off-road Trail Defenders. He is a good friend and produces phenomenal field work that he shares freely to enable off-road advocacy organizations and their members to increase the effectiveness of their comments. If you're wanting to add your voice to prevent the closure of 437 miles of the most popular trails on earth in Moab, the discussion in this episode will give you multiple ideas for improving your comments. Since this issue will

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Episode 11: A Challenge to Antiquities Act Abuse

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2022/09/13

BRC recently announced a legal challenge to President Biden's designations of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments. In this episode we discuss this legal challenge by reviewing parts of the complaint. We discuss the unique coalition of partners we put together to make this challenge and the damage the monuments cause to the local communities. Donate to our legal fund today: https://secure.anedot.com/blueribbon-coalition/legal-fund

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Episode 10: Let’s Improve the Plan for Gordy’s Hill...

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2022/08/29

Gordy's Hill is a popular destination for off-roading South of Albuquerque, New Mexico. New Mexico 4 Wheelers, and other groups have been working with BLM for years to develop this into a recreation area that can be a destination for all levels of off-roading experiences. Our members previously engaged in this project through the Scoping period. The BLM has now released the second part to the planing process which is the Environmental Assessment (EA), and the public can submit comments on it up

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Episode 8: The Bureau of Land Management Strikes Back...

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2022/08/16

Last fall the Bureau of Land Management withdrew a final plan for Arizona's Black Canyon Corridor. The withdrawn plan would have closed hundreds of miles of routes in the area, and it suffered from numerous technical flaws. Now they are back with an updated version of the plan. There is some improvement in the plan, but a lot that needs week. In this episode we discuss the plan with our allies from the American Mining Rights Association, Arizona Backcountry Explorers, Arizona State Association of

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Episode 7: Last Known Position Series - Interview...

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2022/08/10

Emery County in Utah is home to the San Rafael Swell, Goblin Valley, the San Rafael Desert, and it is encircled by towering mountain ranges. In this episode we sit down with three volunteers from the Emery County Search and Rescue team to discuss the wide range of rescue missions they've completed. From snowmobile rescues to slot canyon rescues, this crew has done it all. This episode of our "Last Known Position series" was made possible by a generous grant from the Utah Division of Parks and

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Episode 6: Last Known Position Series ”They’re...

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2022/07/27

Chris Reed is one of Utah County's most experienced Search and Rescue volunteers. In this episode we share part 2 of his experiences that have left an impression on him. He also shares the most important pieces of gear that he wishes everyone who explores the backcountry would bring with them. This episode of our "Last Known Position series" was made possible by a generous grant from the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Vehicle Program, the International Snowmobile Manufacturer's

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