Public lands

“We have the two most visited national parks in the country, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, along with several national forests, wilderness areas, and other public lands. These are assets that we must cherish and protect. I’ll never allow them to be sold off.”

“I believe in protecting and managing our public lands through common-sense conservation, as part of our responsibility to future generations. That means preventing the sale or privatization of federal lands, supporting science-based stewardship, and investing in maintenance and access so these lands remain open and safe for all.”

“Public lands are foundational to Northern Nevada, and their preservation is embedded in our constitution. It’s important that we protect public lands and coordinate with federal partners to manage these lands. Land sales should occur only through collaboration with local and tribal stakeholders, as well as input from citizens and conservation groups — not through “dead of night” budget amendments and 500,000-acre fire sales to pay for tax cuts.”

“Protecting Wildlife Habitats and Ecosystems: Climate change and pollution don't just harm people — they devastate the natural habitats that wildlife and ecosystems depend on, from wetlands to forests to our own Lake Michigan shoreline. We need to invest in habitat restoration and conservation and push back against efforts to weaken protections for public lands, waterways, and endangered species in the name of corporate profit.”

“Co-sponsored legislation to protect the Patuxent Research Refuge and Beltsville Agricultural Research Center from federal intervention.”

“I will support conservation efforts that protect wildlife habitat, preserve natural landscapes, and ensure future generations can enjoy the same outdoor spaces we treasure today. I’ve written previously about the importance of conservation and protecting our public lands, and I will continue to champion those efforts in Congress.”

“Protecting our existing public lands and time-honored tradition of access to private lands is critical to sustaining Maine’s way of life for current and future generations. The purchase of large tracts of Maine land from out-of-state buyers threatens our outdoor economies and way of life.”

“Our environment and public lands are critical to this community. I'm grateful to partner with LCV to protect our public lands, combat climate change, and lower energy costs with clean energy options.”

“In Congress, she’ll be a fierce advocate for our National Parks, Forests, and open spaces, and she’ll stand up to anyone who wants to take them away.”

“Preserve federal lands used by Coloradans and oppose efforts to sell them off”

“Preserve game & wildlife areas”

“I will fight to protect Utah’s public lands, defend Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, restore the Great Salt Lake, advance lasting protections for the Wasatch and work to pass America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act.”

“I will protect Utah’s public lands and national parks from being sold off and exploited. Our public lands support outdoor recreation, rural economies, and a way of life that’s central to who we are as Utahns. We need to preserve them for future generations, not sell them to the highest bidder.”

“I have a strong record of defending our public lands against development that threatens the places we love. I vigorously opposed the proposed SkiLink interconnect and the gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon because they put sensitive terrain and watershed areas at risk, and I have championed lasting wilderness protections for the Central Wasatch.”

“We have the two most visited national parks in the country, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, along with several national forests, wilderness areas, and other public lands. These are assets that we must cherish and protect. I’ll never allow them to be sold off.”

“I believe in protecting and managing our public lands through common-sense conservation, as part of our responsibility to future generations. That means preventing the sale or privatization of federal lands, supporting science-based stewardship, and investing in maintenance and access so these lands remain open and safe for all.”

“I will resist this reckless“divestment” of public land.”

“In Congress, she’ll be a fierce advocate for our National Parks, Forests, and open spaces, and she’ll stand up to anyone who wants to take them away.”

“Preserve federal lands used by Coloradans and oppose efforts to sell them off”

“I will protect Utah’s public lands and national parks from being sold off and exploited. Our public lands support outdoor recreation, rural economies, and a way of life that’s central to who we are as Utahns. We need to preserve them for future generations, not sell them to the highest bidder.”

“I am not going to let them sell off our public lands and I am not going to let them poison our water.”

“Oppose the privatization of national lands. They belong to the American people, not to the highest bidder.”

“Those lands belong to all of us, and I will vote against every attempt to hand them over.”

“Protect and expand our public lands Valadao and Trump are selling off our sacred national parks to the highest bidder, threatening our country’s natural beauty, wildlife, and polluting our air and water. This needs to end immediately, and we need to expand our National Parks and wildlife conservation programs to ensure they can be enjoyed for generations to come.”

“Protect America's public lands, coastlines, and national parks from the Trump administration's push to sell them off to the highest bidder.”

“I believe in protecting and managing our public lands through common-sense conservation, as part of our responsibility to future generations. That means preventing the sale or privatization of federal lands, supporting science-based stewardship, and investing in maintenance and access so these lands remain open and safe for all.”

“I support full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, expanded access to trails and public land for underserved communities, and policies that protect biodiversity and clean water while respecting the needs of local residents.”

“Nevada is home to 48 million acres of public land, and funding for federal agencies to manage this land is critical. These are the places where we enjoy hunting, fishing, and hiking, but they are also where wildland fires burn. The reduction — and in some cases elimination — of federal dollars and grants for wildfire capacity and flood mitigation must be reversed.”

“When Elon Musk tried to gut the Forest Service and public land agencies, Ryan Zinke didn’t stand up for Montanans — but Sam did. As Vice President of his union’s local, Sam organized against Musk’s cuts and rallied Montanans around the real-life impacts of Congress’ inaction.”

“Ensure our National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management have the resources they need to protect and preserve our open spaces”

“In Congress, I stood alone among Utah’s delegation in voting for the Great American Outdoors Act — landmark bipartisan legislation that permanently funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund and invests billions to repair and maintain our national parks and public lands — ensuring they remain accessible, protected, and preserved for generations to come.”

“I believe in protecting and managing our public lands through common-sense conservation, as part of our responsibility to future generations. That means preventing the sale or privatization of federal lands, supporting science-based stewardship, and investing in maintenance and access so these lands remain open and safe for all.”

“I support full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, expanded access to trails and public land for underserved communities, and policies that protect biodiversity and clean water while respecting the needs of local residents.”

“Legalize corner crossing to make sure that all public lands are publicly accessible.”

“I’ve worked with conservation groups across the state to protect clean water and expand access to public lands.”

“In Congress, I stood alone among Utah’s delegation in voting for the Great American Outdoors Act — landmark bipartisan legislation that permanently funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund and invests billions to repair and maintain our national parks and public lands — ensuring they remain accessible, protected, and preserved for generations to come.”

“I will fight to protect Utah’s public lands, defend Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, restore the Great Salt Lake, advance lasting protections for the Wasatch and work to pass America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act.”

“I have a strong record of defending our public lands against development that threatens the places we love. I vigorously opposed the proposed SkiLink interconnect and the gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon because they put sensitive terrain and watershed areas at risk, and I have championed lasting wilderness protections for the Central Wasatch.”

“Protect and expand our public lands Valadao and Trump are selling off our sacred national parks to the highest bidder, threatening our country’s natural beauty, wildlife, and polluting our air and water. This needs to end immediately, and we need to expand our National Parks and wildlife conservation programs to ensure they can be enjoyed for generations to come.”

“Public lands are foundational to Northern Nevada, and their preservation is embedded in our constitution. It’s important that we protect public lands and coordinate with federal partners to manage these lands. Land sales should occur only through collaboration with local and tribal stakeholders, as well as input from citizens and conservation groups — not through “dead of night” budget amendments and 500,000-acre fire sales to pay for tax cuts.”

“Strengthen and streamline environmental regulations in a way that engages with local communities on a timeline that works for everyone. We can do this by creating and enforcing reasonable timelines for the enforcement and litigation of environmental regulations like NEPA, balancing responsible development with important environmental protections. Reforms like this would help us tackle a backlog of forest management needs and actively care for our public lands, while protecting jobs in the industries we need as we tackle a housing crisis.”

“End new fossil fuel drilling and leasing on federal lands, and phase out the billions in annual subsidies that prop up oil and gas companies as they wreck our climate.”

“Strengthen and streamline environmental regulations in a way that engages with local communities on a timeline that works for everyone. We can do this by creating and enforcing reasonable timelines for the enforcement and litigation of environmental regulations like NEPA, balancing responsible development with important environmental protections. Reforms like this would help us tackle a backlog of forest management needs and actively care for our public lands, while protecting jobs in the industries we need as we tackle a housing crisis.”