Congress passed a historic package of public lands bills this week that, among other things, reauthorizes the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and protects nearly 2.5 million acres of public land and 676 miles of rivers throughout the U.S. The PCTA has been fighting for permanent LWCF renewal for years. In 2015, Congress reauthorized this important conservation tool for three years. It expired again last September. The fund provides money for land conservation projects and is crucial to our effort to protect the last 10 percent of the PCT that remains on private property.
On Tuesday, the House passed the bill 363-62 and the Senate passed it two weeks ago 92-8. It now awaits the President’s signature. Thanks to all of you who participated in our advocacy efforts by contacting your elected representatives. Your voices most certainly made a difference. (Photo of Fire Creek Pass, WA by Michael DeYoung.)
To read the complete article and see more photos, go to the Pacific Crest Trail Dirt HERE.
On Tuesday, the House passed the bill 363-62 and the Senate passed it two weeks ago 92-8. It now awaits the President’s signature. Thanks to all of you who participated in our advocacy efforts by contacting your elected representatives. Your voices most certainly made a difference. (Photo of Fire Creek Pass, WA by Michael DeYoung.)
To read the complete article and see more photos, go to the Pacific Crest Trail Dirt HERE.
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