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John:
With soaring temperatures across the country, we are working harder
than ever to create parks, trails, and green spaces that reduce urban
heat, mitigate wildfire danger, and reduce and capture atmospheric
carbon.
PS: Will you share how parks, trails, or green spaces help you
beat the heat?
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Your reply may get featured in future messages!
- Alana Fink, Trust for Public Land
Parks are literally the coolest
In a Heat Wave, Parks Are Literally the Coolest
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What do you do to beat the summer heat? Stay hydrated, eat light
meals, wear cotton clothes? We're doing the same-but for cities
and parks! On sunny days, much of the infrastructure in urban
areas-from asphalt roads to dark shingles on
rooftops-traps heat and drives up temperatures. Check out what
we're doing to change that.
Throw Some Shade
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100 Miles of Fun to Beat the Summer Heat
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The Chattahoochee RiverLands will become Georgia's largest network of
parks and trails. When completed, it will link 19 cities and seven
counties and include 42 water access points and
eight campsites. Even now, some of the RiverLands work is already
complete and accessible-bringing people to the water's
edge for hiking, camping, and paddling along the iconic river.
Paddle the Chattahoochee
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Keeping It Cool with 13 Acres of Shade
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Climate experts say tree canopy is the most effective natural solution
to urban heat islands. Southeast Colorado Springs is 7 degrees warmer
than surrounding neighborhoods, but not for long! We planted over 250
trees at Panorama Park, which previously had only 12. With fresh
foliage, shade awnings, and a splashpad, the newly renovated park,
opening August 20, will be a cool space to beat the heat.
Beat the Heat at Panorama Park
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In the Spotlight
Our Forests Face Unprecedented Threats
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Despite the importance and popularity of our national forests, they
are facing unprecedented threats: extreme drought, growing rates of
pests-and worst of all-severe megafires. We cannot stand
by and watch as our forests are destroyed acre by acre. Take action
now and demand Congress protect our national forests!
Take Action Now
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Updates from across the Country
Finding Bliss in the Chengwatana State Forest
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Summers are hot, but Minnesotans can stay cool at the river or in the
shaded woods. We helped protect 729 acres of forest, wetlands, and
streams along the St. Croix River-just in time for a summer
paddle trip or an excursion through the forest to beat the heat.
Float Along the St. Croix
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A Healthier, More Climate Resilient New York
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New York City's green spaces make the city more livable, but more
public funding is needed to ensure every resident, regardless of
neighborhood, has access to a quality park. That's why we are
calling on the city's elected officials to support our New York City
Park Equity Plan to expand the park system so all New Yorkers have
access to vibrant outdoor spaces.
See New York's Equity Plan
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Fighting Fire with Fire
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Nyland Ranch sits in San Benito County and is the ancestral home of
the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band. In August, the Amah Mutsun, in
partnership with the California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection and the U.S. Forest Service, will conduct a traditional
prescribed burn on the property. This cultural practice will help to
deter wildfires from igniting due to increasing temperatures and dry
weather conditions often found in this region.
Take a Look at Nyland Ranch
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Why Outside Matters
Outside is my support system. Without a healthy outdoors we all are
under attack by disease, poor air, depleted soil, and poor water
quality. It is my duty as a human and citizen of this world to protect
it.
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Share why you're thankful for the outdoors for a chance to be featured
in a future newsletter.
Tell Us Why Outside Matters to You
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Ways to Give
There's No Summer Vacation for Conservation
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As many of us are heading to our favorite parks for vacation, there is
still much urgent work to be done to conserve and protect public
lands. Before heading out for your summer trip, join our Monthly
Giving Society to support conservation efforts year-round.
Make My Monthly Gift
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A Roaring Success!
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Trust for Public Land has secured $2.1 million in federal funding
toward the 2,000-acre Roaring Branch project in Stamford and Pownal,
Vermont. In addition to providing a forested buffer to the Appalachian
Trail and the Long Trail, protecting this property from development
and fragmentation will support climate resilience.
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