Yes. Arizona’s outdoor recreation areas could be at risk if the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule is repealed. Established in 2024, the rule requires that conservation and outdoor recreation be given equal priority alongside mining, grazing and energy development—a shift that aims to protect ecosystems and maintain public access to climbing, hiking and biking areas.
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