A new bipartisan coalition in Congress is protecting public lands, for all of us — and for the next generation.

MISSION STATEMENT

Drawing on inspiration from the Roosevelt Arch welcoming visitors to Yellowstone National Park to the vast open spaces of New Mexico, public lands are “for the benefi t and enjoyment of the people.” The Public Lands Caucus will work across the aisle to advance policies for the conservation of and public access to public lands. It’s up to us to pass down this quintessentially American experience to the next generation.

Quote from Rep. Gabe Vasquez:
“Public lands are where I learned to fi sh, hunt, and connect with my family and culture—and those experiences shaped who I am,” said Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02). “These lands don’t belong to one party or one group of people; they belong to all of us. The Public Lands Caucus is about protecting that birthright—bringing Democrats and Republicans together to preserve access, defend conservation, and invest in the outdoor economy that powers rural communities like mine in southern New Mexico. This is personal for me, and I’m proud to lead this bipartisan eff ort to keep our public lands in public hands.”

Quote from Rep. Ryan Zinke:
“I follow the Theodore Roosevelt motto that public lands are ‘for the benefi t and enjoyment of the people,’ and that means making sure we both conserve and manage those lands to ensure public access for the next generation,” said Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT-02). “Public lands aren’t red or blue issues, it’s red white and blue. The bipartisan Public Lands Caucus brings together lawmakers who don’t agree on much, but we agree on and are ready to work together to promote policies that advance conservation and public access. I look forward to working with Co-Chair Vasquez, the vice chairs, and all the members of this caucus so future generations can enjoy the same opportunities to hunt, hike, fi sh, make a living and enjoy our uniquely American heritage.”

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING