03/06/26
In correspondence with Senate leadership, Western Governors expressed bipartisan support for the reauthorization of the National Parks and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund through S. 1547, the America the Beautiful Act. The March 6 letter, signed by Utah Governor and WGA Chair Spencer Cox and Hawaii Governor and WGA Vice Chair Josh Green, called for effective stewardship of public lands. “Public lands are integral to the cultural, economic, and social vitality of the West,” reads the letter. “They promote iconic landscapes and offer abundant tourism and outdoor recreation opportunities that draw millions of annual visitors – stimulating local and state economies while offering social and health benefits to western residents. Western Governors urge Congress to reauthorize the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund and to continue to seek long-term solutions for the deferred maintenance backlog.” Read the letter in full for further details.