Protect What’s Ours: Our Public Lands Are Under Attack
Theodore Roosevelt left us “We The People” one of America’s greatest legacies: our public lands . These include National Parks, National Forests, Wildlife Refuges, and BLM-managed lands —a shared treasure that belongs to every American. These lands don’t just provide awe-inspiring beauty and outdoor adventure—they’re an economic powerhouse. Public lands generate $51 billion annually and support over 650,000 jobs . The outdoor industry they support contributes $1.2 trillion to the economy— 2.3% of the U.S. GDP —and sustains 5 million American jobs , including mine. But today, that legacy is in jeopardy. On May 7, 2025 , the Department of the Interior slashed $1.2 billion from the National Parks budget , eliminating 3,400 NP jobs . If you’ve visited a national park, you know how vital maintenance and staffing are—not just to preserve the experience for us, but to protect these ecosystems for generations to come. Th...
