Don’t short-change future generations by selling off America’s public lands to pay for a tax package
Some Republicans in Congress have begun to float ideas about paying for a massive package of tax cuts by selling off some of America’s priceless public lands. House Natural Resources Committee Chair Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) said one idea involves selling portions of national parks and other public lands near cities and making them available for housing development.
The Izaak Walton League of America opposes steps that would reduce access to and enjoyment of our public lands, the nation’s crown jewels. These are the places where we celebrate and preserve America’s outdoor traditions for future generations, whether camping, paddling, hunting or fishing.
Statement from Jared Mott, Conservation Director, Izaak Walton League of America
“Selling public lands under the guise of increasing housing is just the latest attempt by some in Congress to rob us all of our unique American of birthright—public lands. Selling these lands won’t decrease the deficit in any significant way and will only exacerbate land management issues like wildfire, invasive species and preserving vital sources of drinking clean water. Lawmakers considering stripping away access to the great outdoors, which is a powerful economic engine as well as a wonder of nature, should reconsider. Let’s keep public lands in public hands.”
Contact: Michael Reinemer, Communications Director, Izaak Walton League, mreinemer@iwla.org; 301-548-0150 ext 220.
Founded in 1922, the Izaak Walton League fights for clean air and water, healthy fish and wildlife habitat and conservation of our natural resources for future generations. The League plays a unique role in supporting community-based science and local conservation and has a long legacy of shaping sound national policy. See www.iwla.org.
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