Urgent: House to Vote on Great American Outdoors Act on July 22
Contact Your Representative Today!
We’ve just learned that the US House will vote on the Great American Outdoors Act on July 22! West Virginia’s Representatives need to hear from you! They need to know that public lands are a priority and deserve their support – please contact your Representative today.
The Great American Outdoors Act is critically important for West Virginia. It ensures that the Land and Water Conservation Fund would receive full program funding each year without going through a drawn-out appropriations process which often leaves it underfunded. LWCF supports the development of recreation and conservation projects, bolstering West Virginia’s outdoor recreation economy. To date, LWCF has provided over $241 million to support over 500 projects in West Virginia!
The Great American Outdoors Act also begins to address the maintenance backlog that is plaguing our public lands. Providing funding for repairs to roads, trails, recreation sites, bridges, buildings, and water systems.
Contact your Representative today! Encourage their support of the Great American Outdoors Act.
