Just months after passing the historic Great American Outdoors Act, Congress is once again poised to pass major conservation legislation. Negotiators for the House and Senate are hoping to reach an agreement on a must-pass defense spending bill, including provisions that would protect iconic landscapes across the West. Passing these bills would be a key step towards protecting 30% of America’s lands and waters by 2030, a bold goal that scientists say would combat the climate and nature crises, while strengthening economies and improving public health.
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Congress again poised to pass major conservation legislation
Nov 24, 2020
Issue: 30x30, Conservation Funding, Land Protection
Subject: Lobbying & Politics
By Center for Western Priorities
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