Our public lands and wilderness are our nation’s greatest treasures. Beloved by Americans of all stripes, public lands support a nearly $900 billion outdoors industry that makes our country healthier, happier, and more prosperous — and they’re also vital to the fight against climate change. That’s why we urge Congress to pass the Protecting America’s Wilderness Act, which would permanently safeguard 1.37 million acres of wilderness and over 1,200 miles of river in Colorado, C...alifornia, and Washington. Besides being the right thing to do, passing the biggest wilderness bill in over a decade is also good politics: Two-thirds of voters in western states — both Republicans and Democrats — believe that Congress should prioritize preserving public lands. Congress should take this historic opportunity to protect our public lands from extraction and exploitation, and ensure the outdoors remain preserved for future generations of Americans. – President and CEO of Patagonia, Rose Marcario Photos: John Fielder 展开
