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WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Proposals to sell off cherished public lands threaten jobs and local economies; the health and vitality of wildlife, hunting, fishing, outdoor recreation; and the way of life for rural communities. Congress should instead invest in public lands and the professionals who manage them to promote economic growth, safeguard vital wildlife and natural resources, and protect communities from natural disasters like wildfires, floods, and severe weather.

“Time and again, polling has shown that people value our nation’s public lands for providing wildlife habitat, clean water, endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, and fuel for rural economies,” said Abby Tinsley, vice president of conservation policy at the National Wildlife Federation. “The need to provide affordable housing is a real problem, but there are legal, reasonable avenues for Congress and the administration to address that issue without selling off lands that future generations will never get back. Selling public lands won’t solve the housing crisis or balance the federal budget, but it will result in significant harm to the people and communities that rely upon them. We are grateful there are members on both sides of the aisle saying no to selling off our public lands and encourage all members of Congress to join them.”