I love exploring our country’s vast and breathtaking public lands—the towering trees, vibrant wildlife, and pristine waters that hold a special place in my heart. As I watch my child grow and learn about nature, I’m increasingly concerned about the future we’re leaving behind for the next generation.

The “Big Beautiful Bill,” in its current form, threatens that future by proposing the sale of 3.3 million acres of protected public lands across 11 Western states. These lands are not just beautiful—they are vital. They regulate our climate, protect biodiversity, clean our air and water, and provide sanctuary for people and wildlife alike.

Selling off these lands will lead to land destruction and greater climate instability.

Public lands play a critical role in preventing soil erosion, preserving water sources, and regulating regional temperatures. They also serve as natural buffers against wildfires, which have become more frequent and intense in recent years. Removing protections invites reckless development, weakening nature’s ability to defend itself—and us—from these growing threats.

Even if you don’t believe in global warming, the financial consequences are undeniable.

Public lands are a major driver of domestic and international tourism. Tourists from around the world come to hike in our national parks, fish our rivers, and experience the natural beauty that defines America. If we lose these protected spaces, we lose a major source of revenue—impacting not only local economies, but the national economy as well.

Small towns, gateway communities, and rural businesses rely heavily on the outdoor economy—hotels, restaurants, gas stations, tour operators, and more. Once these lands are sold or developed, they’re no longer accessible. Fewer visitors mean fewer jobs, shuttered storefronts, and billions lost in tourism revenue.

This is not just a conservation issue—it’s an economic one.

The outdoor recreation industry contributes over $1 trillion annually to the U.S. economy and supports millions of jobs. Undermining this industry to serve short-term political goals would be a devastating and irreversible mistake.

It’s also a matter of justice and stewardship.

Millions of Americans—especially in underrepresented communities—depend on public lands for physical and mental well-being, cultural traditions, and everyday recreation. Selling them off limits access and deepens social inequality.

And beyond all of that—these are God’s lands.

They are not just resources; they are sacred gifts entrusted to us. From the beginning, we were called to be stewards of the Earth—not to exploit it for profit, but to care for it and enjoy its beauty as a reflection of the Creator. Turning these lands over to private investors for gain dishonors that responsibility and puts short-term greed above long-term purpose.

Let us not ignore the warnings we’ve already been given—even in the stories we share with our children.

Movies like WALL-E and The Lorax paint a clear picture of what happens when we let profit drive every decision. In WALL-E, the Earth is abandoned and buried under waste after unchecked consumerism destroys the environment. In The Lorax, a once-beautiful forest is wiped out for corporate gain, and clean air becomes a product to be sold. These stories may be fictional—but their message is not: if we fail to protect what we’ve been given, there may be nothing left to protect at all.

We call on lawmakers across the United States to amend the Big Beautiful Bill—to remove any provisions that threaten our public lands and ensure strong protections remain in place.

📣 Sign this petition to protect America’s wildlands, jobs, and God-given heritage—for our children, our communities, and our future.

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