Dear NRDC Supporter,

Our public lands are some of the most breathtaking places on Earth. Towering ancient forests. Wild, untamed coastlines. Arctic tundras that have sustained caribou, polar bears, and migratory birds for thousands of years.

These places don't belong to oil and gas companies. They belong to all of us.

But right now, the Trump administration and its allies in Congress are moving quickly to auction off millions of acres of our public lands and waters to the highest bidder.

They just passed a sweeping new law that rips away clean energy investments and opens the door to even more drilling, mining, and logging on lands that should be protected for future generations.

Photo: Acacia Johnson for NRDC

It's a devastating setback — but not the end of the story.

NRDC is fighting back.

Thanks to the voices of millions of supporters like you, we already helped defeat some of the most dangerous provisions before this new bill became law — the forced sale of public lands, the elimination of vehicle emissions standards, and an industry-killing tax on clean energy.

And now we're ramping up our legal, advocacy, and grassroots work to block these reckless land auctions, protect fragile wildlife habitats, and defend the communities who have always been the best stewards of these places.

We know this work won't be easy. But we also know what's at stake.

Public lands are home to rich ecosystems and vital sources of clean air and water. They're places where people find joy, meaning, and connection. And they're critical to the fight against climate change.

This is about defending the lands we share and standing up for the future we believe in.

If there's one thing we've learned, it's that people like you can make an incredible difference. Together, we've stopped oil and gas drilling plans, blocked pipeline projects, and preserved millions of acres of wildlands.

And together, we'll rise to meet this moment, too. One big way you can be part of this fight is by donating today while gifts are being matched $1-for-$1, up to $250,000.

Kate Adams — daughter of NRDC's Founding President John Adams — and her husband Duke Wiser and their family are the generous match sponsors.

Thank you for standing with us — there is still so much worth protecting.

Let's keep going.

– Your friends at NRDC