Public Lands Access as a Shared Health and Community Resource
The CEO of REI Co-op argues that protecting public lands is essential for Americans’ physical and mental well-being, community connection, and economic vitality. She warns that recent decisions have reduced protections for places like Bears Ears National Monument and the Boundary Waters. The piece urges voters to ask candidates how they will safeguard these spaces.
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The REI Co-op CEO writes in first person, presenting time outdoors as a common American experience. The article says public lands include everything from neighborhood paths to national parks and deserts, and that they can reduce loneliness
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