AFFTA Monthly Newsletters

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SIGN ON LETTERS

AFFTA backs the RISEE Act (S. 373 & H.R. 913) for coastal resilience and urges amending the Gulf of Mexico Security Act of 2006 for more offshore energy revenue allocation to protect our shores and communities.

We've joined a letter opposing the draft permits for Twin Pines Minerals, LLC, citing their threat to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge's ecological, economic, and cultural integrity, risking wildlife, habitat, recreation, and local economies.

AFFTA, alongside similar hunting, fishing, and wildlife conservation organizations, supports responsible forest management, highlighting the significance of old growth forests and diverse landscapes in sustaining biodiversity, mitigating climate impacts, and safeguarding outdoor traditions, urging adaptable and science-driven strategies in the USFS old growth amendment process.

BREAKING NEWS

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released its final assessment of the proposed Ambler Industrial Road in Alaska's Brooks Range. After evaluating the potential impacts on wildlife, subsistence activities, and outdoor recreation, the BLM has chosen the "No Action" alternative, signaling its intention to deny the permit for the road later this year. This decision reflects acknowledgment of the significant risks posed by the project, supported by opposition from local residents, Alaska Native Tribes, and conservation-minded hunters and anglers nationwide.

POLICY & POLITICAL UPDATE

The bipartisan EXPLORE Act (H.R. 6492) passing the House signals historic progress in outdoor recreation legislation, potentially improving access for guides, veterans, youth, and families. Meanwhile, America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act (H.R. 7408) passed committee, aiming to support habitat conservation projects. Section 301 tariff reviews were ongoing and actions signaling the Biden administration's interest in utilizing trade policy tools.