Oil and gas are not the only things of value on public lands

Personally, I enjoy many different kinds of adventures and activities that allow me to experience America’s wonderful outdoors. Professionally, I operate as counsel and consultant to many outdoor recreation companies, and my clients and colleagues rely on outdoor recreation infrastructure and opportunities to provide a spectrum of valuable experiences to their customers. The reality is that outdoor recreation provides a boon of sustainable assets and benefits to recreationists and communities, by supporting local businesses and economies and providing numerous health benefits, both physical and mental. My personal and professional interests overlap, and I regularly recreate locally and travel significant distances for both.

Through these experiences, I see and believe in…