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America's Great Outdoors Youth Listening Session

June 18, 2010 - The Wilderness Society's Campaign Coordinator, M'Shae Alderman, says that the Obama administration should get new conservation ideas from young people during the America's Great Outdoors listening session. The Obama administration wants to hear from all of us! Tell President Obama to protect our public lands by visiting the America's Great Outdoors IdeaJam. Read more about Outdoor Nation and the youth listening session. more

Bill Meadows Written Testimony for California Desert Protection Act

May 19, 2010 - Testimony of William H. Meadows, President, The Wilderness Society on S. 2921, the California Desert Protection Act of 2010 before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources May 20, 2010 Chairman Bingaman and members of the committee, thank you for scheduling this hearing on this important bill regarding conservation of the California Desert and renewable energy permitting. more

The Antiquities Act: Protecting America's Treasures

February 25, 2010 - Since its passage by Congress in 1906, the Antiquities Act has been a critically important tool for the preservation of our public lands – lands that belong to all Americans. Serving as a vital “insurance policy” for our nation’s natural treasures, the Antiquities Act gives the president the power to grant national monument status to areas possessing significant historical and/or scientific values. more

Green Budget 2011

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January 28, 2010 - This report, referred to as the Green Budget, highlights the environmental communities’ Fiscal Year 2011 National Funding Priorities. The Green Budget, prepared annually by a coalition of national environmental and conservation organizations, illustrates how an infusion of federal money can help meet the environmental challenges of climate change and sustain our nation’s lands, waters and other natural resources. more