The year may be winding down, but the Virginia Wilderness Committee’s efforts to protect the George Washington/Jefferson National Forest are kicking into high gear!
These next six weeks are essential. Before Congress adjourns for good, it plans to act on several pieces of legislation regarding government funding, our nation’s national security, and changes to agriculture and public lands policy. If history is any indication, there’s a good chance that one of those bills could carry with it various public lands protections, including the Virginia Wilderness Additions Act and the Shenandoah Mountain Act. These two bi-partisan supported bills together will preserve nearly 100,000 acres of National Forest land.
You can help push these bills over the finish line by taking action in two ways:
First, support our work to enact these protections today. Your gift will allow us to push for these priorities to be included in a year-end legislative package. Our staff will be advocating for these bills in DC in the coming weeks, and your gift of $100 or more will support their travel, lodging, and meals. Click here to donate today. Your timely donation will allow for these important face-to-face efforts.
Second, email Senator Kaine and Senator Warner and let them know how important their continued support for these bills will be in getting them passed. The Senators have long been champions of this measure, but the next few weeks may represent the best chance we have to get these bills passed for some time. Click here to learn more about these bills.
Thank you for your continued support of the Virginia Wilderness Committee! We’re very excited about what we can accomplish before the end of the year and your support will get us there!
Click here to donate now.
These next six weeks are essential. Before Congress adjourns for good, it plans to act on several pieces of legislation regarding government funding, our nation’s national security, and changes to agriculture and public lands policy. If history is any indication, there’s a good chance that one of those bills could carry with it various public lands protections, including the Virginia Wilderness Additions Act and the Shenandoah Mountain Act. These two bi-partisan supported bills together will preserve nearly 100,000 acres of National Forest land.
You can help push these bills over the finish line by taking action in two ways:
First, support our work to enact these protections today. Your gift will allow us to push for these priorities to be included in a year-end legislative package. Our staff will be advocating for these bills in DC in the coming weeks, and your gift of $100 or more will support their travel, lodging, and meals. Click here to donate today. Your timely donation will allow for these important face-to-face efforts.
Second, email Senator Kaine and Senator Warner and let them know how important their continued support for these bills will be in getting them passed. The Senators have long been champions of this measure, but the next few weeks may represent the best chance we have to get these bills passed for some time. Click here to learn more about these bills.
Thank you for your continued support of the Virginia Wilderness Committee! We’re very excited about what we can accomplish before the end of the year and your support will get us there!
Click here to donate now.
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