National forests cover 193 million acres - equivalent to the size of Texas.National Public Lands Day began in 1994 with three federal agencies and 700 volunteers. On September 26, 2009, 150,000 volunteers worked at over 2,000 locations and in every state and in many U.S. territories. Now, 8 federal agencies and many state and local lands participate in this annual day of caring for shared lands.
National Public Lands Day keeps the promise of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the "tree army" that worked from 1933-42 to preserve and protect America's natural heritage.
This annual event:
- Educates Americans about critical environmental and natural resources issues and the need for shared stewardship of these valued, irreplaceable lands;
- Builds partnerships between the public sector and the local community based upon mutual interests in the enhancement and restoration of America's public lands;
- Improves public lands for outdoor recreation, with volunteers assisting land managers in hands-on work.
Water-Wise Tip
The average price of water in the United States is about $1.50 for
1,000 gallons. At that price, a gallon of water costs less than one
penny.
El precio medio del agua en Estados Unidos es alrededor de $1.50 por
1,000 galones. A ese precio, un galón de agua cuesta menos de un
centavo.
Source: American Water Works Association "Drink Tap" Program
President Obama recently announced United We Serve, a new program encouraging Americans to create meaningful change in their communities by engaging in service. Watch the video. United We Serve kicked off on June 22 and will run through the National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11. Go to Serve.gov to learn more.
Let's build off the momentum from The Summer of Service and make this September 26th, the biggest National Public Lands Day yet.
Check out Serve.gov -- Stories of Service Blog -- National Public Lands Day
