Friend — One of the first actions President Biden took in office was committing to an ambitious conservation goal — protecting 30 percent of our lands, waters, and oceans in this country by 2030 — known as 30x30. The administration is developing a new tool, American Conservation and Stewardship Atlas, to guide their work toward 30x30 and they're seeking public input.

Last month, at a virtual listening session on the Atlas held by the Department of the Interior and the White House Council on Environmental Quality, I spoke in support of creating a strong baseline for conservation. I stated that the Atlas must prioritize three things: equitable access and partnerships with local communities, including a larger role for tribes in land management, to correct environmental injustices; protecting biodiversity and ecosystem stability; and addressing our climate crisis. Because we're running out of time.

Now it is your turn. The Biden-Harris administration is taking public comments on this new Atlas tool. ADD YOUR VOICE to help LCV show strong support for ambitious conservation standards.

With only three years left in President Biden's first term and less than eight years until 2030, we cannot waste another moment in fighting for significant progress toward expanding access to nature and protecting our lands and waters.

It is not too late for your voice to be heard. Urge the Biden-Harris administration to pursue a strong 30x30 and conservation agenda.

Thank you,

Ben Alexandro
LCV's Senior Government Affairs Advocate, Conservation