Public lands unite Americans

Experiencing wild and natural spaces is part of what it means to be American. Our shared connection to nature crosses geography, generations, and political beliefs.

Outdoor access improves wellbeing

At a time of growing loneliness, division, and stress, being outside can improve physical and mental wellbeing, strengthen community, and reconnect us with one another.

Bears Ears monument drastically reduced

A presidential proclamation issued this summer reduced Bears Ears National Monument in Utah from roughly one point three six million acres to about one hundred thirty-one thousand, removing protections from more than ninety percent of…

Threats spreading across the country

Congress rolled back protections for the Boundary Waters, opening the door to mining in its headwaters. The Trump Administration is also considering transferring a parcel of Yosemite National Park to a private developer.

Outdoor recreation drives economy

Outdoor recreation generates one point three trillion dollars in economic output and supports five point two million American jobs. Communities and businesses across the country depend on forests, rivers, trails, parks, and open spaces.

Voters must demand protection

As candidates ask for votes this November, voters should ask where they stand on public lands. Once public lands are permanently altered, fragmented, or developed, there is no going back.

“Once public lands are permanently altered, fragmented, or developed, there's no going back.”