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Finish America’s National Parks

  

Across 433 National Park Service sites, about 15,000 privately owned parcels— totaling 2.5 million acres—sit within national park boundaries. These areas block visitor access, disrupt wildlife corridors, complicate wildfire management, and leave parks exposed to development that doesn’t belong. 

There is one proven solution designed to address this problem: the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)—but some policymakers are trying to weaken this powerful tool.

Urge Congress to protect LWCF and complete our national parks!

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RE: Finish America's National Parks

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I care deeply about our national parks and the communities that surround them.

Right now, thousands of private properties, totaling 2.5 million acres, remain within national park boundaries. These inholdings limit public access, disrupt wildlife habitat, and create long-term challenges for park management.

Congress has an opportunity to correct this issue by safeguarding the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), which enables public agencies to collaborate with willing landowners to protect land within park boundaries. When these lands are protected, parks function more effectively and provide better access for visitors, wildlife, and nearby residents.

I urge you to protect LWCF's dedicated funding so that we can prioritize land protection projects that safeguard ecosystems and improve public access to nature.

Thank you for your attention to this issue, and for your service to our community.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Email]