Posts by Tyler Ray
218 Organizations Call on Congress to Provide Robust FY20 Funding for Trails (House)
PDF version of letter The Honorable Betty McCollum Chairman House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies The Honorable David Joyce Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee…
Read More“Does anything I do even matter?”- A NextGen Trail Leader recounts their first advocacy experience.
“Does anything I do even matter? Even as I educate community members and participate in service projects at trailheads in my own community, can I actually change things? Do my elected officials truly hear my emails, phone calls, and petitions?” These questions have been stirring in my mind for years as I have tried to be more active in advocacy for policies that protect the wild places I love.
Read MoreHearing Statement: Forgotten Voices: The Inadequate Review and Improper Alteration of Our National Monuments
PDF version of letter March 11, 2019 House Committee on Natural Resources 1324 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Re: American Hiking Society Supports Strong National Monuments Protections Chairman…
Read MoreReality Check: National Public Lands Advocacy
I learned a lot about federal politics in just a few short days, and while I’m still trying to figure out what it means to me, I think that it’s important to keep perspective. That said, I’m not going to stop dreaming – about ways to improve trails and my community today, and about ways to advocate for change in the future.
Read MoreHistoric Public Lands Legislation About to Become Law
Historic Public Lands Legislation to Become Law Every so often Congress overcomes its partisan battles and joins together to enact critical legislation. Today is one of those days! Congress just…
Read MoreHike the Hill® 2019 Wraps-up with Senate Passage of Public Lands Package, including LWCF
Hike the Hill® 2019 Wraps-up with Senate Passage of Public Lands Package, including LWCF Photographer’s Name A whirlwind Hike the Hill® just concluded with major victories and breakthroughs on legislation…
Read MoreIntroducing the 2019 NextGen Trail Leaders
American Hiking Launches 2019 NextGen Trail Leaders The second class of AHS NextGen Trail Leaders brings together rising stars in the outdoor community from all walks of life and across…
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