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John,

As so many of our communities have been and are being transformed
in new and unexpected ways, I'd like to talk instead about the
positive ways that The Trust for Public Land is transforming
communities and accomplishing our goal to protect one million acres of
land in the next five years.

First, though, I just want to remind you that the offer to match
your donation two to one is about to expire. I hope you won't
let such an unusual opportunity slip away.

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When railroads were being extended through the western part of the
country, the federal government divided the land up into square mile
parcels, granted every other one to the railroad companies, and kept
the remaining parcels as public land. Timber companies eventually
acquired much of the private land, creating a checkerboard pattern of
alternating private and public land.

One unique "checkerboard" example spread across what
is known as the Crown of the Continent ecosystem - the largest
intact ecosystem in the United States. Within its 10 million-acre
embrace lie Glacier-Waterton International Peace Park, the Bob
Marshall Wilderness Complex, and the headwaters of three of North
America's great rivers. The list of plant and animal species
living here has remained unchanged since the time of the Lewis and
Clark expedition.

To safeguard this unique habitat from fragmentation, The Trust for
Public Land and our partners are transforming these checkerboard lands
by purchasing and protecting the privately held squares to create an
uninterrupted network of conserved lands. The result will be permanent
protection of lush forests, open meadows, and glacier-capped peaks
across western Montana. We've had many successes in recent
years, including 300,000 acres of former timber holdings through the
internationally recognized Montana Legacy Project. But we still have a
long way to go.

We are protecting and preserving these lands for posterity, so
that our grandchildren's grandchildren will have access to its
awe-inspiring beauty and its connection with our nation's
history. Your tax-deductible gift will help us reach our goals here
and across the country.

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And don't forget, an anonymous patron is going to match
every gift we receive through #GivingTuesdayNow on May 5, two for one,
up to a total of $250,000.


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When you donate $25, they will match it with $50 of their own
... turning your gift into $75. When you donate $35, they will
make it $105. Your generous gift of $50 will become $150.

This land is a treasure, and others like it need to be protected.
As a non-profit, even in the best of times, the resources we need in
order to reach our goals here and across the country are completely
dependent on the generosity of members and dedicated public land
activists like you. That is even more true now as we try to weather
the current crisis. Please help us continue our vital work with a of
$35 or whatever you can afford to The Trust of Public Land right
now.

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Thank you.

Sincerely,

Kim Elliot
Director of Membership

TRIPLE MY GIFT

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Photo Credit: Len Hardy on Flickr
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