John,
While the pandemic has changed the way Congress is doing business, Congress is still doing business … and so is our Federal Affairs team. Here’s what our Federal Affairs team is working on right now — thanks to your support.
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
We were closer than ever to achieving full, dedicated, and permanent funding for the LWCF before everything changed. COVID-19 slowed that momentum, but there’s still a good chance we can get legislation passed ensuring that this important conservation resource is allocated the full $900 million it’s entitled to every single year, automatically.
Funding for Close-to-Home Parks
We are leading the effort to include a historic $500 million investment in urban parks. It’s critically important to advocate for neighborhood park funding in communities around the country because it will produce jobs, reduce inequity, and bring more open space to the people and places that need them the most at a time when the country is realizing that parks are a must-have, not a nice-to-have.
Parks Departments
In the 2008 economic crisis, parks departments were the first to experience significant budget cuts. We’re supporting legislation that would ensure park departments get the funding they need to function during this time.
Trails
We’re working to ensure that Transportation Alternative funds are included in any transportation infrastructure legislation. These funds help to build pedestrian and bike trails, safe routes to school, and other green infrastructure.
Tomorrow was supposed to be The Trust for Public Land’s Day on the Hill, when our staff and supporters converge on Capitol Hill to press the case for eco-friendly legislation. Like so many things recently, Day on the Hill has moved into the virtual realm. So far, 4,000 Trust for Public Land advocates have spoken online with Senators, Representatives, and their staff this week in an effort to convince them to do the right thing.
You can join our delegation of change advocates united for an eco-friendly future for public lands by making a tax-deductible donation in support of The Trust for Public Land’s vital work in Washington, DC and across the country.
And now there’s one more reason to give: our anonymous patron has extended their match offer for a limited time and will match your gift dollar for dollar. With the match, your donation will be twice as large and do twice as much.
John, when this pandemic is behind us, our parks and public lands will be crucial to our physical, mental, and emotional recovery. I’m grateful for your support as a supporter of The Trust for Public Land along the way. Please take a moment now and make your special donation to help keep our public lands safe and accessible.
Sincerely,
Kim Elliot
Director of Membership
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