Tens of millions of Americans visit public lands and waters every year to experience scenic wonders, learn about our rich cultural heritage, and be a part of nature. We camp, hike, fish, hunt, and birdwatch, enjoying the fresh air, peace and quiet, and serenity that makes the outdoors so special. 

Over the past few decades, though, with the advent of off-road vehicle technologies, we have learned that we cannot take these memorable outdoor experiences for granted.  Dirt bikes, rock crawling jeeps, snowmobiles, and other off-road vehicles, enabled with ever-changing technologies, are pushing further and further into the backcountry causing serious, widespread disturbances to land, water, and wildlife and other visitors.

Americans understand that there must be a balance between various users of public lands and waters so as not to have one user group preclude all others from enjoying public lands. Americans also understand that activities on our public lands must be sustainable, and not overwhelm the land's ability to absorb impacts.

Because of this, citizens nationwide support common-sense limits on off-road vehicles to protect land, water, and wildlife for all to enjoy. Join the movement to strike a balanced, sustainable recreation policy on public lands. Explore this site to learn more about what you can do to protect the places you cherish.

Consequences of Off-road Vehicles
Understand the consequences that poorly managed off-road vehicles can have on lands, waters, wildlife, public health, quiet recreational users, and even taxpayers. Read more about what research is showing about the effects of off-road vehicles.

Sustainable Recreation Policy Needed
Understand what the National Park Service, Forest Service, BLM and other agencies are doing or should be doing to preserve natural experiences and resources from unmanaged off-road vehicles.

Opportunities for Action: Where we can make a difference
Join the movement and take action. Find out what you can do to protect the places you love. 

Our Campaign: The Recreation Planning Program
Find out what The Wilderness Society is doing to protect the land, water, wildlife, and natural experiences that Americans seek on our public lands. Find resources that will help you be more effective advocate for and steward of natural and quiet places.