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Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act (H.R. 2435) Letter of Support
Across the country, veterans returning from wartime experiences turn to our hiking trails and public lands for their therapeutic benefits in assisting in the transition back to civilian life and reintegration into society. The Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act is important to hikers, the broader outdoor recreation community, veteran service organizations, and the environmental community because it will work to expand outdoor access for our veterans.
Read MoreAHS Statement In Support of Great American Outdoors Act (House)
American Hiking Society Urges House Support of the Great American Outdoors Act. Great American Outdoors Act Addresses Both Full Funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the Public Lands Maintenance Backlog
Read MoreAHS Comments on Dept. of Interior Electric Motorized Bicycle Proposed Rules
Agencies within the Department of Interior, including Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Reclamation have requested comments on proposed rule making that would expand electric motorized bicycle use. In June 2020, American Hiking Society submitted comments on these proposed rules to each agency.
Read MoreAHS Statement In Support of Great American Outdoors Act (Senate)
American Hiking Society Urges Support of the Great American Outdoors Act. Great American Outdoors Act Addresses Both Full Funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the Public Lands Maintenance Backlog
Read More850+ Organizations Support the Great American Outdoors Act
850+ businesses, outdoor, tourism, conservation, recreation and hunting groups sent a letter to Congress urging the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act.
Read MoreTransit to Trails Act
Transit to Trails Act Dennis Buchner Why should you care? Underserved communities across the country don’t have access to outdoor spaces. Transportation to our public lands and open spaces are…
Read MoreOutdoors for All Act
Outdoors for All Act (S.448/H.R.1065) Dennis Buchner Why should you care? Everyone should have easy access to the outdoors in their own community! However many places across the country lack…
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