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John, 

In moments of uncertainty, our values guide us. Like you, I'm
following the news closely. Right now, America's public lands
and outdoor spaces-the places where we find solace, inspiration,
hope, and connection-are facing challenges unlike any
we've seen in generations. Rapid federal policy shifts, threats
to funding, and mass layoffs and firings are putting countless
critical conservation and community projects at risk.

Against this backdrop, I want to reassure you that Trust for Public
Land remains focused on its mission. We remain grounded and guided by
unwavering commitments to equity, health, community, and climate.
We're working harder than ever to expand access to the outdoors,
protect the places that shape our shared history, and ensure every
person-regardless of zip code-can experience the power of
nature.

Trust for Public Land has more than 100 active projects impacted by
current federal policy changes-from Clifton Hills Alton Park
Thread Trail in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the Madras Elementary
Schoolyard in rural Oregon-and the conservation of more than
10,000 acres of working forest in Northern Idaho. Each project is
unique, collaboratively developed and beloved by the communities they
serve. We remain steadfast in our commitment to these partnerships.

We also know that behind every local park, trail, or forest are
people-park rangers, wildlife managers, educators, and community
and tribal leaders-who dedicate their lives to conserving and
stewarding these lands. Their work is vital. Our parks and public
lands need their passion, expertise, and skill. We stand with those on
the front lines, who welcome us and protect these important spaces.

For more than 50 years, spanning 25 sessions of Congress and nine
administrations, TPL has delivered real results. We have always
believed in facts over rhetoric, partnerships over partisanship, and
action over apathy. Each of the more than 5,000 outdoor spaces
we've created since 1972 has demanded creativity, out-of-the-box
thinking, and partnerships with local communities to identify what
they need and how to make it happen.

We will continue to fight for the funding, resources, and policies
vital to keep these places open, protected, and accessible, and we
will honor the cultural and historical significance that binds people
to the landscapes they cherish.

This work is personal to me, just as it is to you and to people across
our country. Together, we're building a future where everyone
has access to the outdoors and where nature continues to be a source
of strength, joy, and belonging for everyone. We know this moment
requires our full attention and collective action. Your support,
voice, and passion make this work possible.  

Thank you for standing with us and FOR the outdoors. 

With gratitude, 

Carrie Besnette Hauser  
President & CEO  
Trust for Public Land 

PS: Your voice is powerful. Use it now. Call on your members of
Congress to protect our public lands.

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