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U.S. Forest Service proposes sweeping changes to enforce state laws on federal lands.
The US Forest Service has proposed a new rule to enhance its law enforcement on National Forest System lands by enforcing state laws, raising constitutional concerns. Critics argue it oversteps federal authority, infringes on state sovereignty, and creates potential conflicts with state law enforcement, given that the Tenth Amendment reserves such powers for states. The…
ACTION ALERT | Gila San Simon TMP will close 494 miles of roads near Safford, AZ
The Bureau of Land Management has proposed a Travel Management Plan that will affect motorized access to nearly 1 million acres of public lands near Gila, Arizona. The proposed travel network contains 2,389 miles of roads with 494 miles designated as closed under the preferred alternative C.
This map Visualizing Road closures on public land will shock you
We have compiled an interactive map illustrating road closures through travel management planning on Bureau of Land Management land and National Forest land in Arizona. Although this map is incomplete and does not include travel management plans completed between 1997 and 2014 on Bureau of Land Management land, it showcases federal agencies’ extensive efforts to…
RED ALERT | New SEC rule offers “ecosystem rights” to investors and will privatize nature
the Securities and Exchange Commission published a new rule proposed by the New York Stock Exchange that will amend the NYSE Listed Company Manual to include Natural Asset Companies on the New York Stock Exchange. According to the new rule, “Natural Asset Companies are corporations that hold the rights to the ecological performance of a…
The Unconstitutional Reach: Federal Overreach into State Jurisdiction on NFS Roads
Order #03-00-23-002, issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service, imposes sweeping motor vehicle restrictions on National Forest System (NFS) roads in the Southwestern Region, encompassing parts of New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma. While the order claims to be in the interest of public health and safety, it represents a…
First Amendment protections and 4×4 Trail Rides
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution is a cornerstone of American society, guaranteeing freedom of speech, religion, the press, and peaceful assembly. While we often associate these rights with traditional forms of expression like protests or political rallies, they also extend to more unconventional activities. One such activity is 4×4 trail rides, which…
Doubt The Drought | The Arizona Rainmakers who modify the weather
Climate change is definitely man-made. Now, before you get your panties in a bunch over that statement, understand I am not talking about your Sport Utility Vehicle, your four children, or the beef in your freezer. Instead, consider the multifaceted effort of self-proclaimed intellectuals attempting to modify the weather in the Colorado River Basin.
How Emissions Credits encourage business and Gov. to close motorized roads in AZ
Particulate Matter 10 (PM10) emissions have become one of the most compelling arguments against motorized use of public roads since the passage of the Clean Air Act. As a result of this law, Arizona air is strictly governed by state and federal bureaucrats.
The Threat to Arizona’s Rural Way of Life: The Battle Against Massive Master-Planned Communities
We cherish our rural way of life, with its quiet neighborhoods, low crime rates, and small family-owned businesses. We appreciate the beauty of nature, wildlife, and the rich history of the area. However, this rural way of life is threatened by massive master-planned communities being developed in the West Valley. These communities, led by the…
Biden declares 1 million acre National Monument in Arizona | Thousands of miles of roads at stake
On August 8th, 2023, Joe Biden used the Antiquities Act and signed a proclamation declaring the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument, which has placed over 1 million acres of state and federal public land in Arizona under rigorous protection. The proposed monument was introduced by the Grand Canyon…