Where Can I Ride My E-Bike on Federal Lands? Julie Brown|March 31, 2021 New guidelines are making it tricky to figure out where e-bikes are allowed. Here's what we know right now.
Op-Ed: Why Communities Need One-Time Emergency Park Funding Diane Regas|January 15, 2021 Local parks too often are deemed a privilege or luxury, when they should be a right. We’re calling on Congress to include a one-time $500 million investment in parks in future economic stimulus legislation.
President Trump Signs Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act into Law REI Staff|December 7, 2020 In a win for veterans, President Trump Sunday signed into law the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act as part of the Veterans COMPACT Act, which will make it easier for veterans to use the outdoors as part of their medical treatment and therapy.
Yes, There Are Still Bison in America. Here’s Where to See Them. Alexandra Marvar|November 11, 2020 The conservation story of the American bison is still unfolding. Today, some 20,000 bison in this country are free-roaming wildlife.
A New Bill Could Provide Better Outdoor Recreation Programs for Veterans Jenni Gritters|November 10, 2020 The Senate today unanimously passed the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act, which would expand opportunities for veterans to access the outdoors for their health & well-being.
A Major Environmental Law Just Changed. Here’s What You Need to Know. Sarah Grothjan|August 14, 2020 The administration's revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act will limit public review in favor of speeding up permitting processes.
President Trump Signs the Great American Outdoors Act into Law REI Staff|August 4, 2020 President Trump signed into law the Great American Outdoors Act, which will allocate billions to public lands.
Eric Artz: Supporting the Great American Outdoors Act Eric Artz|July 21, 2020 REI Co-op President and CEO Eric Artz says it's critical that we unite again around the value of our great outdoors and pass this important bill.
REI CEO Eric Artz Hosts Outdoor Recreation Discussion with Senators Heinrich and Gardner REI Staff|June 24, 2020 The virtual fireside chat focused on bipartisan support for recreation infrastructure and maintenance backlogs, including a nearly $20 billion legislative package recently passed by the Senate.
Landmark Bill Will Allocate Billions to Public Lands, Help States Address Park Inequity Sarah Grothjan|June 19, 2020 A win for conservation, the Senate passed the Great American Outdoors Act, which will dedicate billions of dollars to public lands.
The National Parks’ New Normal Sarah Grothjan|May 29, 2020 The country’s national parks are reopening in phases, and park officials are instituting new protocols and messaging to promote social distancing.
