By Kim Pope
As the largest land management agency in the country, the Bureau of Land Management oversees the management and public enjoyment of 245 million acres of lands and waters across the United States. These lands are critical to wildlife, water, outdoor recreation, and climate resiliency–but for too long, the agency has prioritized resource extraction, like drilling and mining, over conservation in its management decisions. The Bureau of Land Management recently launched a 75-day comment period, seeking feedback on its "Public Lands Rule" -- a new plan that will shape the future of public lands in the West and across the country. It's critical we make our collective voice heard to ensure public lands and waters remain healthy and support us in the future. sc.org/BLMRule