As Americans, we own a system of protected wildlands envied the world over. But these lands are far from safe — many face daily threats due to human use and development and natural threats like climate change.
Funding for conservation helps to preserve public lands. This benefits local economies and ensures that we have ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Celia Hunter, former president of The Wilderness Society, was a leader in the wilderness movement, working to save over 100 million acres of Alaskan wilderness.
The father of Earth Day, Gaylord Nelson is a former Wilderness Society board member. After he served as governor of Wisconsin, he was a U.S. senator for 18 years.
Now, a bill that passed the U.S. House of Representatives threatens those memories. H.R. 4089 is a sneak attack on wilderness disguised as a pro-hunting bill.
