Quick Signature Needed: Tell Congress to fund our public lands. BOB FERTIK, DEMOCRATS.COM.

MUST-PASS PARKS FUNDING BILL: The Land and Water Conservation Fund has supported parks in nearly every county in the U.S. The House just introduced a bill that would secure permanent funding for this critical program. We need to make sure we have the votes to pass this in the House. CONTACT YOUR REP
	URGENT: Lawmakers just introduced a critical bill that would secure $900 million in funding for vital park projects in communities throughout the U.S. Tell your representative to fund our parks » Parks across our country are severely underfunded, DAVID. And without adequate support, our protected places will be vulnerable to the impacts of development and communities will lack access to green spaces. But we have a chance to fix that with a program called the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). LWCF has set aside and protected community spaces in nearly every county in the U.S., making it one of the most successful and accessible parks programs in America. However, this program is critically underfunded, which limits our ability to protect green spaces across the country. With full funding of $900 million, LWCF would be able to expand its legacy of having supported over 41,000 state and local park projects throughout the U.S. Earlier this year, LCV and supporters like you successfully pushed Congress to pass a permanent reauthorization of LWCF, which will allow the program to exist in perpetuity. That was a big victory, but the next step is to address the fact that LWCF doesn't have the budget it needs to take care of all of the green spaces that need help — and that's where you come in. There's a solution in Congress to solve this problem. Representative Van Drew introduced the Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act (H.R.3195), which would grant full funding for the program every single year. LCV is building a movement to pass this legislation and fully fund LWCF — can we count on you to join us? We need to flood offices with support for our public lands to get this bill over the finish line. Sign our petition and tell Congress to vote YES to fund our lands » LWCF is so important to families across the country because this program protects spaces in our communities that give people — regardless of their income or level of ability — places to play and build community. From local baseball fields to iconic parks like the Grand Canyon, LWCF has given children safe spaces to play, families open areas to relax, and communities outdoor spaces to thrive. These green spaces are worth fighting for. We need to get an overwhelming majority of the House on the record in favor of this bill. If we meet that goal, it means that there's no opportunity for anti-environment legislators to add in harmful amendments that could sink the entire bill. With the new pro-environment House ready and willing to make protecting our environment a priority, now is the perfect moment to get this bill across the finish line. We CAN save America's best parks program, but only if we all speak out together. Will you raise your voice today? It will only take one minute for you to help secure full funding for LWCF. Contact your representative now » We can't let this opportunity to fund our best parks program pass us by — please act now to fund LWCF today, DAVID. Thank you for fighting for our parks. Alex Taurel Conservation Program Director League of Conservation Voters DONATE