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Recreation Community Urges Forest Service Inclusion in Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act (H.R. 1225)
The undersigned recreation groups and businesses thank you for your attention to the maintenance backlog affecting the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and strongly urge the agency’s inclusion in the Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act (H.R. 1225).
Read MoreHike the Hill 2020 Urges Action on Outdoor Access, LWCF, Public Lands Maintenance, and Trails
This February, over 120 advocates laced up their boots and hiked the halls of Congress to call for action to protect and expand access for all to public lands and trails.
Read MoreTestimony of Kate Van Waes, Executive Director,American Hiking Society, before the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee
Testimony of American Hiking Society and Trails Move People at the House Appropriations Committee Public Witness Day
Read MoreThird Class of American Hiking Society’s NextGen Trail Leaders Announced
American Hiking Society is pleased to announce the third class of NextGen Trail Leaders, bringing together rising stars in the outdoor community from across the country. Through American Hiking Society,…
Read MoreAHS Statement: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Markup of LWCF Permanent Funding (S.1081) and Restore Our Parks (S.500) Acts
PDF Version of Letter The Honorable Lisa Murkowski Chairman Committee on Energy & Natural Resources 304 Dirksen Senate Building Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Joe Manchin Ranking Member…
Read MoreKeep Our Public Lands Free From Corporate Hands Statement of Principles
We oppose the opening of protected or previously protected federal public lands and waters to development.
Read MoreNew Coalition to Protect Public Lands from Administration’s Giveaways to Industry
After 150 million acres lose protections, more than a dozen groups join forces to pressure companies that conduct or fund extraction to stay out of previously protected areas
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