John,
I know you feel strongly about our public lands, which is why I need to ask for your help as we enter this new year ahead.
Despite the growing importance of these shared spaces to families from all walks of life, public lands are facing an unprecedented threat. Congress has been out of session for over two weeks, and with them back in session today, powerful politicians and special interests are back in the halls of Congress working to convert public lands to private profit.
Our public lands are our shared resources and natural history. They encapsulate some of the most beautiful terrain in North America, support our iconic wildlife, and provide an opportunity for every citizen to experience and learn about our natural world.
To protect our public lands from exploitation, we need to be sure that Congress listens to us — the people who love and care for our special landscapes — and not the private interests that seek to permanently scar our shared lands for a temporary profit. Please help show widespread support for public lands by telling your members of Congress that you want to protect public lands from exploitation — not facilitate their permanent destruction.
Together with your help, we will:
- Win the fight for full and dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), the federal program that protected the majestic landscape of the Grand Canyon National Park, connected large sections of the Appalachian Trail, and has opened public access to many more beautiful public lands across the country.
- Protect our historically and culturally significant national monument lands — those that have had lands harmfully eliminated and those that are still waiting on the chopping block.
- Prevent the sale of public lands to oil and gas companies so we can keep public lands in public hands.
With our voices elevated together, we will show Congress that public lands should be protected this year and for years to come. Show your support for public lands by adding your name today.
Yours in conservation,
Myke Bybee
Legislative Director, The Trust for Public Land
P.S. I want to thank you on behalf of all of us here at The Trust for Public Land for taking action this past year to protect our special landscapes — we couldn’t have done any of our important work without your activism and support. Help us stand against attacks on public lands again this year by adding your name to our petition today.
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