Action Alert

Standing Up for Conservation and Our Federal Partners

Amid growing threats to the Endangered Species Act, National Monuments, and the environmental laws that keep our communities safe, Sonoma Land Trust remains steadfast in its mission and is deeply grateful for our donors, whose continued support empowers us to protect the lands and waters you cherish, regardless of the political climate.  

We are alarmed by recent federal executive orders that have led to mass firings, proposals for the sale of public lands for profit, the weakening of environmental regulations, and the instability at key federal agencies.

We oppose the attempt to dismantle more than a century of bipartisan consensus on environmental policies and the management of lands held in trust for the American people. It threatens the environmental protections that both Democratic and Republican administrations have enacted over decades to control the staggering cost to lives and communities of rampant pollution and unsustainable development.    

We will be steadfast and true to our values and believe that the climate and biodiversity crises cannot be solved without the full empowerment and participation of all communities. We remain committed to working with our regional and national allies to defend the right to clean air and water, access to public lands, and to uphold the principles of fairness, inclusion, and safeguarding the well-being of our communities that guide everything we do.  

Now more than ever, we must act—our future depends on it. A world without trees or streams cannot sustain life, and we are running out of time to defend what remains. We must stand firm in our values and mission to protect what we have left before these vital places disappear forever.

– Eamon O’Byrne, Executive Director

Here’s what you can do

California public lands are under attack.
Congress is considering a budget bill that includes the sell-off of public lands! Your representatives need to hear from you today.

Urge them to oppose any sell-off of public lands! 

The administration is pursuing an aggressive agenda to privatize the places we cherish for the benefit of the wealthy few. These actions are a direct threat to:

  • outdoor recreation
  • summer campground availability
  • local tourism dollars,
  • our quality of life (!), and
  • California’s globally important biodiversity (the plants, animals, and landscapes that make California home).


Fortunately, it is very easy to comment. You can do it in less than 5 minutes. See the process and sample talking points below!

SEND IN YOUR COMMENTS USING THE TEMPLATE BELOW

Find your representative

Email them using the template below:

Dear [Senator/Representative] [Last Name],

I am writing as a concerned constituent from (ENTER CITY NAME), California, to urge you to take decisive action to protect our nation’s public lands and the dedicated professionals who steward them.

The administration’s proposed 40% budget cut to conservation agencies, coupled with a push to privatize public lands for logging and drilling, signals a broader agenda to dismantle environmental protections. This not only endangers our natural heritage but also undermines the economic vitality of communities that rely on tourism and recreation associated with these lands.

I respectfully urge you to:

  1. Oppose any budget cuts that weaken conservation agencies and their ability to manage public lands effectively.
  2. Advocate for the reinstatement of terminated conservation workers to ensure the continued protection and maintenance of our natural resources.
  3. Resist efforts to privatize public lands, ensuring they remain accessible and preserved for future generations.

Our public lands are a testament to our nation’s commitment to preserving natural beauty and biodiversity. They deserve our unwavering protection.

Thank you for your attention to this critical matter.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[City, State]