Dear Friend of the National Parks,

Park advocates like you know that national parks are on the front lines of climate change.

With delicate landscapes and fragile ecosystems, parks like Biscayne, Mesa Verde and Yellowstone are some of the places hardest hit by rising sea levels, climbing temperatures, and extreme weather.

But parks are also a powerful force in fighting back against a changing climate.

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the world is talking about the best way to tackle the climate crisis. But park advocates already know that parks can -- and should -- be a cornerstone of climate action.

Send a special Earth Day message to Washington now. Tell Congress that protecting national parks is one of the best things they can do to halt climate change!

Climate scientists, biologists and political leaders agree that protecting 30 percent of our lands and waters by the year 2030 will prevent many of the worst impacts on our parks -- like species extinction, land loss and climate change.

That's because large, connected landscapes mitigate extreme weather. They act as "carbon sinks" to pull climate pollution from the atmosphere. And they provide safe habitats for the wildlife that's so important to healthy ecosystems.

This "30 by 30" plan recognizes what park advocates have been saying for years: Connected, protected landscapes with clean water and air are good for wildlife, good for people, and good for the planet.

This Earth Day, tell Congress that park action is climate action! Send a message now and tell them to make national parks the cornerstone of a strong "30 by 30" plan!

Thank you for all that you do for America's national parks,

Sincerely,



Ani Kame'enui
Deputy Vice President, Government Affairs

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