TPL July News: Protecting America's National Treasures 🏔️

Friend, explore how TPL helps create, expand, and protect national monuments from coast to coast. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [Outside Matters: Trust for Public Land]( [Monthly News from Trust for Public Land]( Friend of Trust for Public Land, While the term "national monuments" evokes stone statues commemorating historic events or people, it also incorporates [stunning landscapes on land and underwater](. TPL has advocated for the creation and expansion of several of these significant places. —Alana Fink, Trust for Public Land [PS: What’s your favorite national monument?]( [Trout Pond, within Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument]( Photo credit: Chris Bennett ✨ [The Magic of National Monuments]( National monuments are federally protected landscapes and historic sites ranging in size from just a few acres to more than 2 million acres. Unlike national parks, which are created through an act of Congress, national monuments can also be designated by the president of the United States. Trust for Public Land has helped create and expand national monuments across the country, as well as protect adjacent lands to improve public access. [MASTER OUR MONUMENTS]( [MASTER OUR MONUMENTS]( [Chuckwalla]( Photo credit: BLM/[Flickr]( 🦎 [Sign Now to Safeguard Chuckwalla]( Named after the Chuckwalla lizard, this breathtaking, nearly 700,000-acre landscape in Southern California is more than just a picturesque backdrop—it's a sanctuary for Indigenous heritage and a lifeline for endangered species. But this cherished landscape is under threat, and we need your help to ensure its preservation. Urge President Biden to protect Chuckwalla as a national monument today! [TAKE ACTION NOW]( [TAKE ACTION NOW]( [Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni]( Photo credit: Bhavishya Goel/[Flickr]( [Test Your National Monuments Know-How]( From the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Grand Canyon to the historic significance of the Statue of Liberty, our national monuments capture the essence of our nation's diverse landscapes and history. But how well do you really know these incredible sites? [✅ CAN YOU SCORE 5/5?]( [✅ CAN YOU SCORE 5/5?]( LIVE POLL: Which National Monument Would You Most Like to Visit? [California Coastal]( [Rio Grande del Norte, New Mexico]( [Katahdin Woods & Waters, Maine]( [Pipestone, Minnesota]( We’ve advocated for the designation, protection, or expansion of dozens of national monuments and have helped protect nearly 7,000 acres of national monuments. The national monuments here are just a handful of the lands we’ve helped conserve through our advocacy. More Stories for You 🎙️ [New Podcast Episode:]( TPL’s Incoming President and CEO]( People. Nature. Big Ideas. podcast host and Associate Vice President Ronda Lee Chapman chats with Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, TPL’s incoming President and CEO, who will take the reins this fall. Carrie is wrapping up her 11-year tenure as President and CEO of Colorado Mountain College. Listen to learn about Carrie’s deep love for the outdoors and her initial thoughts on leading TPL into its next chapter. 🌲 [A Monumental Effort in Maine]( TPL and the Penobscot Nation are partnering on a multiyear effort for the Penobscot Nation to reclaim nearly 30,000 acres of ancestral land in Maine. This project will also create new, vitally needed southern access into the adjacent Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Ways to Give [Power the protection of national monuments]( Photo credit: Dave Cox [Power the Protection of National Monuments]( From the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument in New Mexico, to the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine, we’ve been advancing the creation and expansion of national monuments across the country. And with supporters like you by our side, we can continue to ensure these treasured places remain for future generations. Help power the protection of monuments by becoming a member today! [BECOME A MEMBER]( [BECOME A MEMBER]( Planned Giving [Here Now. Here Always. Because of You.]( Photo credit: John Bilderback [Here Now. Here Always. Because of You.]( At Trust for Public Land, we’re shaping a future where everyone is connected to the outdoors. You can be part of this mission, too. Through options like a simple bequest, a charitable gift annuity, and other giving methods, we can assist you in securing your future while creating a legacy that will last for generations. [SECURE OUR TOMORROW, TODAY]( [SECURE OUR TOMORROW, TODAY]( Question of the Month [Question of the Month]( Answer this month's Question of the Month for your chance to be featured in a future newsletter. [ANSWER THIS MONTH'S QUESTION]( [ANSWER THIS MONTH'S QUESTION]( Picture Perfect Places [Guess the place]( Photo credit: Tegan May/The Nature Conservancy From parks and pathways to playgrounds and preserved lands, find stunning TPL projects from coast to coast. 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