As National Get Outdoors Day approaches on June 14, our public lands are facing unprecedented threats. Proposed budget cuts of over $1 billion to the National Park Service, the potential removal of sites from the National Park System, and budget proposals that include the sale of public lands, are threatening the very places we love to explore.
We need to act now, before people head outside to enjoy National Get Outdoors Day. Trust for Public Land has helped expand the National Park System by over 65,000 acres, and we are steadfastly working to preserve and protect these spaces, even when faced with unexpected hurdles. That's why we just signed onto critical legislation, the Protect Our Parks Act and the Save Our Forests Act, both aimed at reinstating wrongfully terminated park and forest staff and strengthening protections for our national treasures.
Will you make your first gift today to help us meet these challenges and protect our public lands?
This isn't what people in America want. Our polling shows 62% oppose funding reductions and 74% oppose closures for public land agencies. These cuts jeopardize the places where people connect with nature and undermine the very fabric of our shared outdoor spaces.
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We are finding opportunities to keep projects moving even when federal leaders are unfortunately pulling back their support. In Chattanooga, Tennessee, despite the EPA's recent withdrawal of its $20 million commitment, Trust for Public Land is stepping in to continue the vital Alton Park and Clifton Hills Connector project. This 2.6-mile trail system is a collaboration with the city and aims to revitalize neighborhoods and improve connectivity for more than 3,800 residents by creating green spaces and enhancing community well-being. But we can only fill as many gaps being created by federal leaders as our resources allow.
Your support is crucial to ensure that vital projects like the Alton Park and Clifton Hills Connector can continue, and to strengthen our ability to defend our public lands when federal funding is uncertain.
Join us by making your first gift today to protect the future of our public lands. |
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