HECHO Statement on Public Lands Rule

The Bureau of Land Management’s plan to rebalance the way it manages the 245 million acres under its stewardship will help restore degraded lands and waters, boost wildlife diversity, protect cultural and historic sites, and improve climate resiliency so that future generations can continue to enjoy these areas.

“For far too long, the agency tasked with stewarding more than 245 million acres has put a premium on resource extraction while wildlife, fragile watersheds, recreation, and the protection of cultural resources have taken second place. This new rule will modernize management priorities to help mitigate climate-related impacts, restore fragmented habitat, and expand opportunities to connect with nature,” said Camilla Simon, executive director of Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting and the Outdoors (HECHO). “We look forward to working with the administration as it implements this plan — in coordination with Tribal and local partners — so that the health of the lands, waters and nearby communities are prioritized.”

Read here our joint statement with the National Wildlife Federation.