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Here are the actions being taken on your behalf by Trust for Public
Land's Federal Relations team in Washington, DC: 

Background 

From expansive forests to majestic mountains, vast deserts, and
sweeping plains, our parks, monuments, and public lands are the heart
and soul of many American communities. They support millions of jobs
and play a vital role in keeping our air and water clean and
healthy.  

Nature serves as a sanctuary-whether we get to spend days,
hours, or even just a few precious minutes immersed in the sound of
the wind, the scent of flowers and trees, or the warmth of radiant
sunshine.  

Despite the increasing significance of the outdoors to our well-being,
public lands, monuments, and parks face multiple threats. As Congress
convenes for a new session, the influence of special interests and the
support they garner from influential politicians pose a constant
danger-seeking to exploit public lands and natural resources for
private profit.  

The consequences of such endeavors would be irreparable. To shield our
parks and public lands from harm, we must raise our voices and call on
Congress and the Biden administration to prioritize the protection of
our cherished outdoor spaces. Now more than ever, we must demand
decisive action to ensure the longevity and vitality of our
country's precious landscapes.  

We urge Congress and the Biden administration to take immediate action
on the following critical matters: 

Protect Treasured Landscapes as National Monuments 

National monuments

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Photo credit: Andy Richter

It's been six years since the devastating cuts to Bears Ears and
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. But thanks to TPL
supporters and advocates like you who spoke out against the rollbacks,
we helped reverse the cuts and restore vital protections for these
iconic landscapes and cultural sites. 

This same tireless advocacy is needed to protect parks, monuments, and
green spaces across the country-because our iconic landscapes
are under constant threat of long-term development, habitat loss, and
the desecration of cultural sites and historic artifacts.  

Presidents from both sides of the aisle have used the Antiquities Act
to protect hundreds of millions of acres of America's most
significant cultural and recreational landscapes. Many of the public
lands that we know and love-such as Grand Canyon and Arches
National Parks-were first protected as national monuments
through the Antiquities Act. Without the foresight of past presidents,
these places would not be the beautiful landscapes they are
today.  

Now is the time to act. President Biden pledged to protect 30 percent
of America's lands and waters by 2030, and he can help meet this
promise by conserving precious lands as national
monuments.   

Make your voice heard now for our iconic national monument landscapes.
Together, we can conserve at-risk places for generations to come.

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Outdoors for All 

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Parks and green spaces are vital for healthy communities. Yet
one-third of Americans-including 28 million children-lack
access to a park within a 10-minute walk of home.

This underscores the urgency of passing the Outdoors for All Act,
which will allocate funding to create new parks and enhance outdoor
recreational opportunities, particularly in economically disadvantaged
communities and areas with limited park access.

The Outdoors for All Act will-for the first time-extend
program funding to Native nations, Indigenous communities, and smaller
towns. This inclusive approach aims to make hundreds more cities and
towns eligible, helping to address gaps in park access across the
country.

Let your members of Congress know that you endorse the Outdoors for
All Act and its mission to create healthier, better-connected, and
more resilient communities today! 

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Save America's Wildlife

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Habitat loss, increasingly severe weather, and the changing climate
have taken huge tolls on our nation's wildlife. One-third of the
wildlife species in America are at risk of becoming threatened or
endangered. We must take measures to support these species now before
it's too late.

Thanks to your advocacy last year, the House of Representatives voted
to pass landmark legislation-the Recovering America's
Wildlife Act.

This will provide the most significant investment in wildlife
conservation since the Endangered Species Act. But before the bill
becomes law, we need the Senate to vote in its favor.

The Recovering America's Wildlife Act will provide dedicated
funding for more than 12,000 species at risk, create jobs, grow the
outdoor economy, and increase access to the outdoors.

We must take measures to support these species before it's too
late. Send a message to your senators now during this critical time.

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Stop EPA Budget Cuts

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The House of Representatives recently voted for a funding bill that
will cut the Environmental Protection Agency's budget by nearly
40 percent. If this bill becomes law, it will severely hinder the
EPA's ability to safeguard our air, water, and land.  

The proposed cuts pose a serious threat, limiting the EPA's
capacity to monitor and regulate pollution, particularly that which
impacts vulnerable communities. We cannot let this threat become a
reality.

Your voice is crucial in advocating for the wellbeing of communities
nationwide. Sign the petition today to make it clear to your senators
that you vehemently oppose these dangerous cuts to the EPA.

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Community Schoolyards® Projects

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Spending time in nature reduces stress, depression, and anxiety, which
leads to better academic outcomes and healthier, happier kids. Yet,
many children across the country don't have access to
nature-either close to home or at school.

That's why, at TPL, we're working to transform asphalt
schoolyards into vibrant parks with trees, gardens, outdoor
classrooms, and innovative play areas to provide educational and
health benefits to kids and communities. Together with our partners
and supporters, we've created or transformed nearly 300
schoolyards across the United States.

But with the help of Congress, we can do much more to turn schoolyards
into dynamic outdoor learning environments that will bring students
and local communities significant health and educational benefits.

Help us unlock access to nature for students nationwide-urge
your members of Congress to fund Community Schoolyards® projects
today!

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Thank you for taking action, Friend. Together, let
us stand united in safeguarding the legacy of our parks, monuments,
and public lands for current and future generations. Your advocacy can
make a significant difference in preserving these irreplaceable
treasures.

Myke Bybee
Senior Director of Federal Relations
Trust for Public Land

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From protecting vast stretches of wide-open spaces to revamping
schoolyards, trails, and parks, we strive for equity, inclusion, and
access for everyone.

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