BREAKING: Oak Flat Under Serious Threat
On April 17th, 2025, President Trump ordered the U.S. Forest Service to complete the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) which would trigger the transfer of Oak Flat to Resolution Copper, a foreign mining company, resulting in the largest loss of climbing in the history of America.
Oak Flat Saved (For Now)!
The Forest Service announced that it has withdrawn the Environmental Impact Statement for the Resolution Copper Mine, temporarily saving Oak Flat.
In Final Days, Trump Initiates Transfer of Oak Flat; Access Fund Sues
Access Fund filed a lawsuit today in Arizona federal district court to prevent the destruction of the sacred site and the largest-ever loss of climbing.
The Fight for Oak Flat Isn't Over Yet
This year marks the 15th anniversary of Access Fund’s ongoing fight to save Oak Flat in Arizona from being destroyed by mining. Located only 50 miles from…
Climbers and Tribes Join Forces to Save Oak Flat
Last month, thousands of climbers joined forces with other conservationists and Native American tribes to save Oak Flat (Chi'chil Bildagoteel) outside…
New Bill Seeks to Save Oak Flat
On June 15th, Congressman Raul Grijalva and Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the “Save Oak Flat Act” into the House and Senate respectively. This…
