John,
Do you remember the subjects we were talking about just a month or so ago?
- Construction crews blasting in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, a UNESCO biosphere reserve that is also home to cultural sites and grounds sacred to the Tohono O’odham people.
- The 2 million acres that were, until two years ago, part of Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments going on the auction block, to be sold to the highest bidder and drilled and mined for short-term profit.
- Full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund not being approved — without which, public lands projects across the country, from national parks to community gardens, would be at risk.
Now more than three-quarters of Americans have been directed to stay in their homes, and the reality of this virus is brutal for our communities.
Rest assured, though, COVID-19 has not slowed down The Trust for Public Land.
Our various projects to conserve land are moving forward. Our Federal Affairs team in Washington is working on legislation to provide an incredible $900 million to fund land conservation. Our staff across the country continue to engage communities — virtually, rather than in person — as we plan and create parks and playgrounds to ensure that every American has a great outdoor space close to home.
Our work is more important now than ever before, and because resources are often uncertain in times like these, our supporters are more important than ever before.
Today I’m writing to our most dedicated supporters to take the next step and join the cause right now.
John, in these difficult times, the survival of non-profit organizations such as The Trust of Public Land depends on the generosity of our members and supporters like you. I hope I can count on you to help keep our vital work going.
Your thoughts are probably — and understandably — centered on the pandemic right now. But I’m sure your love of America’s public lands has not been diminished by current events. At a time when many of us are feeling helpless, this is a chance for you to take an action that makes a difference.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Kim Elliot
Director of Membership
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