Friend, if you have ever visited a national park then this email is for you. America's national parks are facing unprecedented threats, not just from climate change, but from politicians who continue to cut staff and shrink budgets for our most beloved parks.
Thanks to chronic underfunding, our parks have a $12 billion maintenance backlog. Budget cuts have left parks understaffed and ill-equipped to handle a rising number of visitors who bring with them waste and pollution. And climate-change deniers are ignoring the signs that put local wildlife at risk of extinction.
This is serious: The glaciers of Glacier National Park could disappear within a decade. The unique wildlife of the Everglades faces potential extinction. Even the iconic Joshua trees are at risk from our warming climate.
We need your help to urge Congress to take immediate action to protect these irreplaceable treasures. Here’s what we’re asking for: 🔵
Address the Maintenance Backlog: Ensure adequate funding to repair and maintain park infrastructure so that our parks remain safe and accessible for all.
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Enhance Conservation Efforts: Invest in programs designed to protect and restore the ecosystems and wildlife that call our national parks home.
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Support Climate Resilience: Fund projects that help our parks adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change, safeguarding them for future generations.
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Improve Visitor Services: Provide the resources needed to manage the impact of increasing visitation while enhancing educational opportunities for all visitors.
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Thank you,
Stand Up