“There was a big high wall there that tried to stop me; Sign was painted, it said private property; But on the back side it didn’t say nothing; This land was made for you and me.”
- Woodie Guthrie
Hey friends, I purposely try to avoid politics here, but this issue chaps my hide and I feel morally obligated to share this before it’s too late.
Congress is racing to pass the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which would force the sale of 2-3 million acres of public lands over the next 5 years in 11 Western states-including AZ, CA, OR, UT, and more.
But here’s the kicker: over 250 million acres are now eligible for privatization-from BLM and USFS forests to wildlife corridors, trails, and grazing lands. Even spots near Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Mt. Hood, Big Sur, Sabino Canyon, and Utah ski resorts are on the block. Even our own backyard within the Los Padres National Forest. The goal? Raise some $5-10 billion-to fund billionaire tax cuts and housing investments.
The problem? Minimal public input, no guarantee of affordable housing, and complete disregard for wildlife or ecosystem value. Once it’s private, it’s gone forever.
What’s next: Senators are set to vote by July 4. It’s now or never to raise our voices. Repost and share this, tag your representatives to let them know they cannot sell of our countries greatest treasures.
Take a few minutes and click the link in our profile to get the full picture of what’s at stake here. Let your voice be heard and contact your senator and let them know how you feel about this bill.
Together we can protect our public lands from corporate greed and keep them accessible for future generations.
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