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Dear NRDC Supporter,
Public lands are one of the greatest ideas this country has ever had.
They are living ecosystems, ancestral homelands, and they lock in carbon, making them critical to addressing the climate crisis. They are the lungs of our nation, the roots of our shared history, and a legacy we're entrusted to protect.
And right now, they're being carved up and auctioned off piece by piece.
In the face of one of the greatest threats to these lands we've ever seen, NRDC is stepping up.
Will you make a gift of just $5 today to help safeguard the land, water, and wildlife that make this country extraordinary? Your gift will go twice as far, up to $250,000, thanks to a $1-for-$1 match from Kate Adams, Duke Wiser, and their family.
The new reconciliation bill recently signed into law by President Trump is poised to open the door to massive industrial development on hundreds of millions of acres of our public lands and waters. It threatens:
- The Arctic Refuge and the Western Arctic Reserve
- Coastal communities and the ocean life they depend on
- Our old-growth forests and iconic national parks
These are sacred places that have protected our public health, sustained diverse wildlife, and safeguarded our climate for generations.
Once these places are opened to destruction, they will never be the same. The trails we've hiked, the land we've protected, the future we've fought for — all sacrificed for the short-term profit of the ultra-wealthy.
Can we count on you to help us fight back against this unprecedented assault on our public lands? Your $5 gift today will be doubled to $10 thanks to a generous match from Kate Adams, Duke Wiser, and their family.
With your support, NRDC is able to do what we do best:
- Face polluters in court. Our lawyers are already in court confronting the Trump administration's broader environmental rollbacks — and we're actively evaluating every legal path to blunt the damage of this new law.
- Strengthen environmental laws for the long haul. From local planning boards to Capitol Hill, our experts champion policies that lock in permanent protections and close legal loopholes.
- Support frontline communities. In close coordination with our partners, NRDC is listening to, and amplifying the voices of, people who are disproportionately affected by polluters and climate change to make a real, tangible impact.
- Mobilizing a coast-to-coast movement. NRDC's communications experts are channeling public outrage into petitions, phone calls, and social pressure powerful enough to stop fossil fuel developers in their tracks.
Despite the big challenges before us, I remain hopeful because our members have always shown up when the stakes are highest and because you understand that defending public lands is about protecting our health, our climate, our democracy, and our future.
Our members are the heart of this work. You're why we fight — and why we win.
And we need you now more than ever.
Will you help NRDC protect the places that sustain our health, heritage, and hope? Thanks to Kate Adams, Duke Wiser, and their family, your gift will be doubled.
Together, we can protect what's sacred.
Together, we can stand up to polluters.
Together, we can safeguard the health of future generations.
Together, we are powerful.
Thank you for being a part of this movement.
Sincerely,
Manish Bapna
President, NRDC
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