Adam Bronstein (Western Watersheds Project) and Jennifer Mamola (The John Muir Project) will be presenting and fielding questions on an emerging public lands and wildlife initiative called the New Direction for Public Lands. This info session for members of the PNW Forest Climate Alliance will lay out the vision and goals of the new campaign/coalition, include time for questions and discussion, and serve as an entry-point for Alliance members wishing to get involved in the effort.
What is the New Direction for Public Lands?
Public lands, watersheds, and wildlife are currently under attack—and have been for decades as a result of ineffectual laws, legal loopholes, and agency mismanagement. Industry controls the levers of power and has an iron grip on Congress. It’s time to reimagine a future where public lands are managed for their ecological integrity and public benefit, not private industry exploitation. The New Direction for Public Lands is a shared vision to protect, rewild, and reimagine our nation’s public lands by offering legislative solutions at the federal level. Our collection of impactful policies point the way towards the future we envision for public lands and wildlife. Our movement of advocates, scientists, recreationists, and concerned citizens is united to end exploitation of these lands and ensure they serve the public good. Inspired by the generations before us who rose to safeguard America’s natural heritage, we call for a new era of responsible stewardship and conservation that reflects the values of everyday Americans nationwide.
*Note: the PNW Forest Climate Alliance doesn't formally endorse or sign onto coalitions or campaigns; we host webinars like this to share information & organizing opportunities with our members.