John,

Every year, millions of Americans turn to the country's public lands for tranquility, adventure or the simple pleasure of being out in nature.

But some are pushing to sell or transfer tracts of public land to the highest bidder, opening these precious places to logging, mining and drilling.1

The Public Lands in Public Hands Act -- a bill with bipartisan support -- would serve as a critical buffer between these extraordinary natural places and the interests trying to destroy them.

Urge your U.S. representative to defend America's natural treasures by supporting the Public Lands in Public Hands Act.

It could be a river bend where the trout always bite, or a favorite climbing route. A camp site visited by the whole family annually, or a hike leading to a meadow bursting with wildflowers.

These are the sites of cherished memories. And there's a good chance they're on public land.

Nearly 30% of all U.S. land is managed by the federal government for the use and enjoyment of the general public. But these lands are increasingly under threat.2

Lawmakers from several states, most prominently Utah, have proposed taking control of federal land, a move that would allow states to easily sell off formerly public land to developers.3

The Public Lands in Public Hands Act would prohibit the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service from selling or transferring large chunks of public land to states and developers without Congressional approval.

Tell your U.S. representative: This bill could save millions of acres otherwise doomed to logging, drilling and mining.

Red rock canyons. Estuaries that shelter millions of birds. These natural landscapes are too precious to be entrusted to private interests, especially mining and drilling companies.

For generations, Americans have forged personal connections with nature on public lands. Let's ensure this land is preserved for generations to come.

Tell your U.S. representative to support the Public Lands in Public Hands Act today.

Thank you for defending our public lands,

Ellen Montgomery

1. "Zinke Introduces the Bipartisan Public Lands in Public Hands Act," Representative Ryan Zinke, February 19, 2024.
2. "For the 30th Anniversary of National Public Lands Day--We Look At How Federal Agencies Are Addressing Ongoing Land Management Challenges," U.S. Government Accountability Office, September 21, 2023.
3. Andrew McKean, "How Seriously Should We Take the Sale of Federal Lands? Very Seriously, Experts Say," Outdoor Life, February 26, 2025.