Yesterday, Americans exercised their democratic right to vote, and from the results that have been counted, it’s safe to say we will have a new dynamic in Congress in January.

So, what will this mean to the wild places you and I treasure and to the wildlife that calls these places home?

Join in the conversation and use the comment section below to share what keeps you working to protect America's wild places.

I left my Maryland voting booth Tuesday morning still surprised by the man’s name I had just checked…no way this long-time Libertarian had just cast a ballot for a Democratic presidential candidate.

Impossible.

For me, the real promise of an Obama presidency is the promise of unity.

We may not always agree, but working together to protect the lands we own in common — the lands that benefit so many in so many ways — can be very unifying work.

I am also grateful for the new, collaborative leadership that President Obama has promised for Washington. I’m hopeful that style will extend to Congress as Washington attempts to address the many complex challenges in America’s future.