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National Public Lands Day 2024 Proclamation

Original title: National Public Lands Day, 2024

September 27, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

Residents can access national parks and public lands for free on September 28, 2024, and are encouraged to participate in local conservation service projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Ranchers, outfitters, and guides

These groups rely on public lands and waters for their livelihoods.

Tribal Nations

These groups have stewarded specific public lands considered sacred since time immemorial.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 27, 2024.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

President Biden issued a proclamation designating September 28, 2024, as National Public Lands Day. The document highlights the administration's conservation efforts, including the 'America the Beautiful' initiative, and announces that national parks and public lands will waive entrance fees on that date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I visit national parks for free on National Public Lands Day?

Yes, all national parks, forests, refuges, and grasslands will have a '' on September 28, 2024.

Are there other fee-free days for national parks?

Yes, there are several s throughout the year, with the final one occurring on Veterans Day, November 11.

Key Facts

September 28, 2024, is designated as National Public Lands Day.
Entrance fees are waived at all national parks, forests, refuges, and grasslands on September 28, 2024.
The administration has set a goal to conserve at least 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030.
The administration reports having conserved more than 42 million acres of land and water since taking office.

Why It Matters

Residents can access national parks and public lands for free on September 28, 2024, and are encouraged to participate in local conservation service projects.