This brief update from your AAC policy team covers lobbying on The Hill, the new make-up of Congress due to the midterms, and some bills that we’re prioritizing in our policy work this year. If you ever wonder….what is the AAC doing in the federal policy realm to help support public lands? This article gives you a quick update on our most recent efforts.
Four federal agencies have released draft guidance implementing the EXPLORE Act, influencing how climbing is managed on public lands for years to come. Climbers have an opportunity to help shape the outcome through the public comment process.