The Great American Outdoors Act Will Be A Win For Local Outdoor Recreation Economies
On June 19th, with a 73-25 margin, the United States Senate passed a bi-partisan piece of legislation called the Great American Outdoors Act. It would fund billions of dollars in national park project backlogs and permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund....National park visitors contributing billions to U.S. economy
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Shutdown damage still being measured Communities assessing damage to lands, local businesses As various federal agencies and businesses begin to assess the damage caused by the longest government shutdown in our nation’s history, impacts on public lands and the people...Comment period opens for management plans at downsized Bears Ears and Grand Staircase National Monuments
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From @Interior “A coalition of hunters, ranchers, farmers, outdoor enthusiasts and community leaders have worked for decades to ensure the Thompson Divide area is protected,” said Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. #OutdoorRecreation #PublicLands https://t.co/2M6aDBtjd6 https://t.co/wh6OOhQNEv
