
Years of stagnant funding fueled a spiraling backlog of $3.5 billion in operations and maintenance projects and a loss of more than 300 positions since 2004 in the wildlife refuge system. It's past time to restore balanced levels of funding for our National Parks, Wildlife Refuges, National Forests and other public lands all across the nation.
There is a wildlife refuge in every state and within an hour's drive of most American cities. More than 35 million people visit refuges annually, generating nearly $1.7 billion for local economies and supporting almost 27,000 private sector jobs. And they protect our most majestic wild animals.
Congress is considering budget levels for our public lands for 2010, and this is the perfect time for you to weigh in.
Take action today! http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/725417591?z00m=19764282
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