The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership celebrated a critical win in late June for America’s public lands: the removal of proposed public-land sales from the Senate version of the budget reconciliation bill. The victory is a testament to the strength and unity of hunters, anglers, outdoor advocates and conservation-minded lawmakers who stood up for what’s right.
“Hunters and anglers made it abundantly clear that reconciliation is not the appropriate vehicle for public-land sales,” said Joel Pedersen, president and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. “Public lands are a cornerstone of our national heritage, our outdoor traditions and the economies of countless communities across the country. We’re deeply grateful to Sens. [Tim] Sheehy, [Steve] Daines, [Mike] Crapo, and [James] Risch for their leadership and all the lawmakers, including Sen. [Martin] Heinrich, who helped ensure this short-sighted proposal was removed.
“The removal of public land sales from the budget bill is more than a legislative correction — it’s a reminder of the power of collective advocacy,” Pedersen continued. “This outcome affirms our long-held belief: When we unite, we win.” Founded in 2002, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership is the largest coalition of conservation organizations in the country, uniting and amplifying the voices of sportsmen and women by convening hunting and fishing groups, conservation organizations and outdoor businesses to a common purpose.
Founded in 2002, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership is the largest coalition of conservation organizations in the country, uniting and amplifying the voices of sportsmen and women by convening hunting and fishing groups, conservation organizations and outdoor businesses to a common purpose.
