Advocacy
Public Lands Position Statement
Protect Public Lands American Hiking Society Policy Position Dennis Buchner Download the PDF Version Why should you care? The nearly 1,000,000 square miles that comprise U.S. public lands[i] are our…
Read MoreHouse Floor Vote Letter on Interior Appropriations Anti-LWCF Amendment 7-16-18
PDF version of letter July 17, 2018 Re: Vote NO on Anti-LWCF Amendments Biggs No. 111 & 129 to H.R. 6147 Dear Representative: On behalf of the American Hiking Society,…
Read MoreUPDATE: VICTORY!!!- Tell Congress to Oppose Cuts to LWCF Funding
THE ANTI-LWCF AMENDMENT FAILED 172-236 You can still protect the LWCF by telling your Member of Congress to pass a permanent reauthorization by September 30. Take Action!
Read MoreHouse Rules Committee Letter on Interior Appropriations 7-16-18
PDF version of letter The Honorable Pete Sessions                       …
Read MoreIn Less Than 100 Days A Crucial Trail Funding Program Will Expire
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), one of our most important programs for preserving the outdoors, will expire on September 30 if Congress does not act to permanently ensure…
Read MoreAmerican Hiking Society Statement of Support- H.R. 1026, North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act-Floor Vote
HR1026 Vote Rec American Hiking Society (PDF) June 5, 2018 Re: American Hiking Society Urges Support of H.R. 1026 Dear Representative, As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National…
Read MoreFY19 Trail Funding Coalition Letter
FY19 Trail Funding Coalition Letter (PDF Version)                The Honorable Richard Shelby        …
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