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The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act (RNR) is the most important piece of positive policy we'll see this Congress for protecting outdoor recreation on public land. It aims to reduce barriers to outdoor recreation access and improve public land management for Americans who enjoy skiing, climbing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, and paddling on public lands and waters. A key provision directs land managers to find and protect public lands based on their recreation value with a new process for designating National Recreation Areas. So if you care about the future of the trails you ride or hike, crags you climb, rivers you paddle, or campgrounds where you chill out at the end of a day, this bill is designed for you.
But it needs your help. It's been introduced in both the House and Senate but needs more cosponsors if it's going to gain momentum to be passed. Can you take a minute to send a letter to your lawmakers in support of this outdoor recreation bill? If Congress hears how important this legislation is, they are much more likely to pass it this year. You can use the form below to find and write to your lawmakers – the message will be customized based on your elected official.