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PLA Welcomes Director of Philanthropy

We are excited to announce that Dan Fineberg has joined the Public Lands Alliance as our new Director of Philanthropy. Dan will lead our marketing and development efforts with a growth-oriented vision to support our mission and advance our fundraising ...
PLA Board and Leadership Updates

The Public Lands Alliance (PLA) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to the Board of Directors and the promotion of PLA staff member Amy Matthews. New Board Directors Richard Cohen Richard is a ...
Celebrate National Trails Day with Exciting Events Made Possible by PLA Members

National Trails Day is just around the corner and Public Lands Alliance members have lined up a fantastic array of events to get everyone out and enjoying our beautiful trails. From guided hikes to community volunteer days, there's something for everyone ...
PLA Members Earth Day Round-Up

As Earth Day swept across the nation, nonprofit members of the Public Lands Alliance banded together to host a myriad of events aimed at celebrating and preserving our planet. From California to Alaska, these organizations showcased their commitment to ...

Maintenance Backlog Grows at National Parks as Funding Tightens (Roll Call, 10.3.23)
Federal Parks Just Got a Massive Shore-Up From Trump. They Need Billions More. (Courthouse News Service, 8.4.20)
Why the Great American Outdoors Act will be a game changer for WNC (6.28.20)
NRDems Forum: Not So Grand Opening: Examining Local Perspectives on the Department of the Interior’s Plan to Reopen National Parks During the Coronavirus Pandemic (6.2.20)
National Parks Traveler Episode 60 (podcast, 4.5.20)
BIRTHDAY OF THE DAY: Dan Puskar, president and CEO of the Public Lands Alliance (Politico, 12.2.19)
Trump wants the national parks to generate revenue; critics see creeping privatization (Yahoo! News, 9.3.19)
Make Forest Service Lands Great Again (Outdoor Life, 8.12.19)
Federal Lands Behind in Maintenance (The Register-Herald, 6.19.19)
PLA testifies on deferred maintenance needs and potential solutions (Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, 6.18.19)
Dan Puskar on the Natural Resources Management Act (C-SPAN, 3.2.19)
PLA testifies on the impacts of the government shutdown on public lands nonprofits at a House Democratic Forum. (Facebook video, 1.24.19)

Member Spotlight

Friends of Acadia Makes Inclusive Carriage Ride Adventures Possible

Friends of Acadia 's commitment to accessibility is transforming the experience of visitors to Acadia National Park. Thanks to a recent generous donation ...
Yellowstone Forever’s Blossoming Partnership with Dümmen Orange

Petunias for the Park! PLA member Yellowstone Forever , the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park, has been cultivating a vibrant ...
Grand Canyon Conservancy Amplifies Native Stories with New Film

The Grand Canyon Conservancy recently took a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and honoring Indigenous voices at Grand Canyon National ...