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A new website released today highlights grassroots support for the national goal of conserving and restoring at least 30% of America’s lands and waters by 2030. With a call to #SaveMoreNature, the site (30x30Groundwork.org) shows dozens of examples of locally-led conservation solutions around the country that are contributing to the 30x30 goal, in addition to hundreds of elected officials who have spoken up in support of the effort.
Hosted by the American Nature Campaign, the 30x30Groundwork site includes case studies of 30x30 in action, demonstrating the breadth of conservation mechanisms and locally-driven efforts on the way to reaching the national 30x30 goal. One example is the proposed Avi Kwa Ame national monument in Nevada, an area with cultural significance for local indigenous people, as well as a plethora of biological diversity. Paul Selberg, executive director of the Nevada Conservation League says, "With Avi Kwa Ame at center stage, Nevada is poised to make a significant contribution to President Biden’s ambitious 30x30 conservation agenda—a contribution that supports Indigenous-led efforts and ensures our treasured public lands are conserved for present and future generations.”
Center for Western Priorities Executive Director Jennifer Rokala said in a statement, “As the Biden administration moves forward with implementing its plan to conserve 30% of America by 2030, it has the opportunity to raise up the efforts of local communities, find collaborative solutions, and create a lasting conservation legacy. Locally-led conservation efforts are as diverse as the people and places they originate from. This resource barely scratches the surface of the plentiful opportunities that are out there.”
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If we can address those challenges by helping communities diversify, helping people find new economic growth drivers and new economic opportunities, that might lessen some of the opposition to moving forward with the ambitious climate policy that we need."
