John,
As odd as it may sound, we need your help now to protect public lands and open spaces all across the country next November.
In towns and cities, counties, and states across America, people will be voting on ballot measures to provide funding for everything from wildlife habitats to recreational areas and to urban parks.
Our track record speaks for itself. Last year, Americans approved 24 ballot measures — an Amendment to the Texas State Constitution; a bond issue in Portland, Oregon; and a property tax levy in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to name just three — that generated over $4.4 billion for parks and conservation in 14 different states.
Conservation is a non-partisan issue that people of all political stripes care about deeply.
Since 1996, The Trust for Public Land has helped everyday advocates raise over $79 billion in conservation funding. We will be out there again from now until next November, promoting measures for everything from playground renovations and trail-building, to establishing community forests and safeguarding clean air and water.
And while November 2020 may seem far away, the fact is that we have to start laying the groundwork now. Without careful planning and a comprehensive strategy, we cannot succeed.
We also cannot succeed without you. As a supporter of The Trust for Public Land, you know how important this work is. That’s why I need you to make a tax-deductible membership gift of $35 now, in support of all our vital work to mobilize support for parks and public lands.
Sincerely,
Kim Elliot
Director of Membership
P.S. Don’t forget that anonymous patron who is waiting to match your donation dollar for dollar. When you make that membership donation now, it will instantly be doubled.
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