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EP 74: Practice Social Distancing in The Great Outdoors, LWCF Update & MAPLand Act
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In Episode 74 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses ways to practice social distancing in The Great Outdoors and how to heed caution from state wildlife agencies and be aware of any closures in your state(s). She also discussed the Great American Outdoors Act (to permanently & fully fund Land and Water Conservation Fund + address $12-18B National Park Service backlog), and the MAPLand Act.
SHOW NOTES:
NPS Social Distancing: https://www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice/photos/a.74409236388/10156790229431389/?type=3&theater
Great American Outdoors Act: https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-bipartisan-colleagues-introduce-great-american-outdoors-act
Trump originally cut LWCF budget by 97%: https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/485780-trump-calls-for-full-funding-for-conservation-program-after