TRCP call to action

[littlebigtine]

Urge Lawmakers to Oppose Public Land Sales! | Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

www.trcp.org

Figured I would leave this link here for anybody who is concerned with public land use and regulation.

 

[RMM]

Appreciate you sharing this... just filled mine out.

 

[Ozarkansas]

Filled mine out too

 

[Mtndawger]

Thanks for sharing. Every single one of us needs to speak up about this.

 

[littlebigtine]

Ttt lol

 

[Bull_n_heat]

Dropping a phone call or a personalized message to your representatives is never a bad idea either!

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

Urge Lawmakers to Oppose Public Land Sales! | Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

www.trcp.org

Figured I would leave this link here for anybody who is concerned with public land use and regulation.

Submitted. Thank you

 

[Schnee]

Signed. Thanks for posting

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

Response:

Dear Joel,

Thank you for reaching out and contacting me about our natural resources. I really do appreciate you taking the time to bring this important matter to my attention.

As you may know, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is responsible for managing federal lands, fish and wildlife, and Indian affairs.

Currently, the DOI oversees about 420 million acres of federal lands and 55 million acres of tribal lands. In addition, the DOI is home to the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) which is a network of lands and waters set aside to protect the nation’s fish, wildlife, and plants. In Fiscal Year 2024, the DOI received $18.9 billion in appropriations. This funding allows us to better care for the public lands and resources in our nation and ensure that every taxpayer has access to them.

My faith leads me to believe that we have a responsibility to care for our natural resources. Our nation is blessed with beautiful lands and wildlife spanning from coast to coast. President Teddy Roosevelt once said, “There is nothing so American as our national parks.” I would agree that caring for our natural resources is an important issue that we should work to address as Americans, after all, we are government together. Should any legislation regarding this topic come to the House Floor, I will keep your thoughts and comments in mind.

Again, thanks for contacting my office. Your voice and comments are very important to me. Always feel free to call at (202) 225-4426 or visit my website at feenstra.house.gov. Have a wonderful day.

God Bless America,


Rep. Randy Feenstra
Member of Congress

 

[Big Easy]

BHA also has a drive going on as well.

I sent the automated messages through both. Just to flood their inbox’s

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

April 21, 2025​

Dear Joel:
Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding public lands. As your senator, it is important that I hear for you.
I appreciate hearing of your support for public lands and monuments. In your message to me you expressed your concerns regarding any potential sale of federal public lands as a way to offset costs. I am aware of general discussions publicly taking place that weigh the option of using the profits from alleged sales of public lands to help offset costs for the budget reconciliation legislation. I want to be clear that there is not a current proposal to do this being considered before the Senate. I will keep your support for public lands in mind as I continue to work with my colleagues on the federal budget.
While Iowa has a limited amount of federal lands, in fact, our state is of the lowest percentage of federal land within a state, there are currently about 130 areas across the United States designated as national monuments, including Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa. Unlike national parks, which are created by Congress on the recommendation of the National Park Service, national monuments can be established by a presidential declaration made unilaterally by a president within existing federal land.
The Antiquities Act of 1906 authorizes the President to proclaim national monuments on existing federal lands that contain historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, or other objects of historic or scientific interest. The President is to reserve "the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected." The act was designed to protect unique natural features and cultural resources quickly. However, some national monument designations have been criticized for exceeding the intent of the Antiquities Act by declaring large areas of land as a national monument. Permanent protection of large areas of land, like the creation of new national parks or wilderness areas, requires legislation passed by Congress.
With regards to energy production on public lands, on his first day in office, January 20, 2025, President Trump signed several executive orders relating to increase energy manufacturing, production, transportation, refining, and generation capacity of energy, opening up theses operations on federal lands, for the United States to secure and improve our nation's energy grid and infrastructure.
I believe that to have domestic energy security we must advance policies which promote the all-of-the-above energy approach, including production and use of renewable energy sources. As you may know, I have been a steadfast advocate for alternative and renewable energy throughout my tenure in the Senate. I support these energy sources for many reasons: a cleaner, healthier environment; job creation and economic vitality; and energy independence.
I certainly agree that it is important for Americans to be able to use public lands, including recreationally. There are many uses for federal lands, and I share your view that our federal lands represent a treasure to be properly managed and effectively funded for the enjoyment of future generations of Americans. You can be assured that I will continue to support our national parks, wildlife refuges, and other federally protected lands.
Again, thank you for taking the time to contact me, and I urge you to keep in touch.

Sincerely, Chuck Grassley United States Senator

 

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