Terri Rylander, Author at Friends of Gold Butte

Terri RylanderSeptember 15, 2026History, Special Events 0 comments

Gold Butte National Monument: Ten Years In

A Decade of Stewardship: Celebrating the Accomplishments at Gold Butte National Monument On December 28, 2016, Gold Butte was designated a National Monument, permanently recognizing the extraordinary natural, cultural, historical, and geological resources contained within its nearly 297,000 acres. The designation marked an important milestone—but it was only the beginning of the work needed to..

Terri RylanderJanuary 16, 2026History, Resources 0 comments

Who Was Daniel Bonelli?

Standing at 5,334 feet, Bonelli Peak dominates the southwest corner of Gold Butte National Monument. The mountain is named for a man with a remarkable journey. He is a man that has known joys, sorrows, adventures, and hardships. It would be correct to say his life was extraordinary. He was born Daniel Johann Bommeli in..

Terri RylanderSeptember 12, 2025Others 0 comments

Our 2024-25 Annual Report is out – take a look!

Our 2024-25 FoGB Annual Report is finally published! Check our the highlights and accomplishments for the year. Now, with the weather cooling, we’re gearing up for the 2025-26 season and have lots of great things in the works. Stay tuned for those but do take a moment to read through the report. Thank you for your..

Terri RylanderMay 30, 2025Advocacy, News, News & Information, Others, Special Events 0 comments

Celebrating a Quarter Century of Our Nation’s Treasures: The National Conservation Lands

This year, 2025, marks a momentous occasion for America's public lands: the 25th anniversary of the National Conservation Lands system! Established in 2000, this system, managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), was created to conserve, protect, and restore some of the most spectacular and culturally significant landscapes across the nation, ensuring they remain..

Terri RylanderMay 30, 2025Advocacy, News, News & Information 0 comments

A Victory for Public Lands: Controversial Land Sale Amendment Withdrawn

In a significant win for public lands and the voices of countless outdoor enthusiasts, a recent and deeply concerning legislative proposal to sell off nearly half a million acres of public land in Nevada and Utah has been successfully withdrawn in the U.S. House of Representatives. This outcome is a testament to the power of..

Terri RylanderMay 27, 2025News & Information, Resources 0 comments

Gold Butte’s Summer Shift: A Time for Caution

As the vibrant spring wildflowers fade and the days lengthen, Gold Butte National Monument begins its transition into the intense heat of the Mojave Desert summer. For Friends of Gold Butte, this signals a shift in our organized outdoor activities. While the monument remains open, the challenging summer conditions necessitate a pause in many of..

Terri RylanderFebruary 8, 2025Advocacy, News & Information

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum’s Secretarial Order SO 3418

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum’s Secretarial Order SO 3418 directives include: Directing agencies to conduct a review of: National Monuments designated by use of the Antiquities Act Resource Management Plans The Public Lands Rule Rollback protections for public lands withdrawn from fossil fuel and mining development You may recall that a similar review of national monuments..

Terri RylanderFebruary 8, 2025Advocacy, News & Information

Stand Up for America’s Public Lands

A concerted, aggressive, and shady scheme to sell off America’s public lands and waters kicked off this week, in what promises to be an unprecedented assault on America’s public lands and waters. Right now, behind closed doors, the Interior Department is rushing through a 15-day review of America’s national monuments and other protected public lands..

Terri RylanderJuly 30, 2024News, News & Information

2023-24 Annual Report is Here

It’s been a minute! Although you haven’t heard from us in a while, rest assured, we’re still working hard behind the scenes. We just finished our Annual Report from this past season. There have been a lot of accomplishments but, we couldn’t have done it without your help and support. Take a minute to review..

Terri RylanderMarch 6, 2024News, Special Events

Gold Butte to Get Bioblitzed!

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) and the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office are hosting a bioblitz at Gold Butte National Monument (GBNM) on May 2-6, 2024. This is a first for our monument and our expectations are high for a successful event. You are invited to attend and participate in..