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AHS Comments-Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities through Recreation Opportunities (DOI)
On behalf of American Hiking Society (AHS) and the 57 million strong hiking community we thank the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) for the opportunity to participate in the public listening sessions and submit comments on how DOI can advance racial equity and support for underserved communities through recreation opportunities as part of its implementation of Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.
Read MoreAmerican Hiking Society Letter in Support of H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act
Letter in support of H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act, which will support hikers, trails, public lands, and the outdoors by expanding equitable outdoor access, providing natural climate solutions, and supporting economic growth.
Read MoreSupport for Trails in Reconciliation Legislation To Address Equitable Access and Natural Climate Solutions
PDF Version of Letter October 21, 2021 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Steny Hoyer Majority Leader U.S. House of…
Read MoreAlternative Break Financial Support Application
Alternative Break Financial Assistance Application American Hiking Society’s Alternative Break financial assistance grants your school group the opportunity to participate in an Alternative Break. If selected, your group will participate…
Read MoreComments to USDA Identifying Barriers in Programs and Services; Advancing Racial Justice and Equity and Support for Underserved Communities
American Hiking Society (AHS) and the 44 million strong hiking community submit comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on how the USDA, including Forest Service, can advance racial justice and equity for underserved communities as part of its implementation of Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.
Read MoreAHS Letter of Support for Transit to Trails, Outdoors for All, and Recreational Trails Program in INVEST Act
AHS Letter of Support for amendments to INVEST In America Act (Transportation Reauthorization) to include Transit to Trails, and Outdoors for All. AHS also supports the reauthorization of the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) included in the bill.
Read MoreWhat the Great American Outdoors Act Means for the Hiking Community
The Great American Outdoors Act, one of the most impactful pieces of conservation and outdoor recreation legislation in decades has become law. Find out what it means for hikers.
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