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This is why we do what we do.
It's all for moments like this. The next generation of hunters and anglers is out there right now, rod in hand, boots in the mud, falling in love with the wild.
We're in it for the long haul. That's how conservation works. It takes time - but safeguarding critical habitats and the public lands and waters that make days like this possible is worth every moment.
Thompson, Vasquez, and onX’s Siegfried and Orvidas Receive TRCP’s Conservation Awards
At its 18th annual Capital Conservation Awards Dinner, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership honored a Republican congressman, a Democratic congressman, and a technology company - united by a shared commitment to conservation. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson @CongressmanGT (R-Pa.), Representative Gabe Vasquez @Gabe_NM (D-N.M.), and Eric Siegfried and Laura Orvidas of @onXmaps were recognized for conservation achievements that reflect the breadth and durability of TRCP’s mission to guarantee all Americans quality places to hunt and fish.
The gala event was hosted by Steven Rinella, founder of @MeatEaterTV and TRCP board member, at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The evening brought together more than 500 conservation advocates, policymakers, and outdoor industry leaders for TRCP’s marquee annual event.
Read more about the evening and awardees below.
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Time is running out! TRCP’s online auction is closing on Wednesday, April 22 at 8:30pm ET! https://t.co/2Ucr7EHBEo
Don’t miss this chance to get your hands on one of the incredible auction packages up for grabs this year, including one-of-a-kind hunting and fishing experiences, beautiful artwork, and top-notch gear from your favorite outdoor brands. All proceeds from the auction will support TRCP’s mission to guarantee all Americans quality places to hunt and fish. https://t.co/2Ucr7EHBEo
Turns out a children's book about a crew of mighty machines can make a pretty compelling case for one of the smartest conservation investments in America. https://t.co/oRX9z2xWeA
For more than two decades, TRCP has worked alongside hunters, anglers, landowners, and elected leaders from both parties to conserve special places like the Boundary Waters and landscapes that define hunting and fishing.
Here's why: https://t.co/7CI6cZb6hR
“There can be no greater issue than that of conservation in this country.” - Theodore Roosevelt
While in the political arena, Theodore Roosevelt succeeded in making conservation a top-tier national issue. T.R. had the foresight to address these issues still so significant to hunters and anglers today, understanding that if we want to safeguard critical habitat, productive hunting grounds, and favorite fishing holes for future generations, we must plan carefully today. #PresidentsDay
Today, by uniting and amplifying the voices of America’s sportsmen and sportswomen in federal law and policy, the TRCP is ensuring that this legacy continues for another 150 years. https://t.co/rH8ppigT6J
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership joins America’s anglers and hunters in celebrating Senate passage of the Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act (H.R. 187). The MAPWaters Act now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law.
The MAPWaters Act will improve recreation on federal waterways by investing in modern technology to provide anglers, hunters, boaters, and other water users the information they need to safely and legally access and utilize public waters administered by federal agencies.
The bipartisan legislation is led by U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Angus King (I-Maine) and Representatives Blake Moore (R-Utah), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho), and Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.).
“Federally managed waters provide millions of American anglers and hunters with innumerable opportunities to fish and hunt,” said Joel Pedersen, president and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. “The MAPWaters Act will digitize and clarify the complex rules of public waterways and make them readily available to all to ensure Americans recreate legally and safely on our public waters.”
Read more 👉https://t.co/WrjnnRzCaI
Today is the day - #GivingTuesday is here!
Hunters and anglers have always stepped up for conservation, and today the TRCP Board of Directors is doubling every dollar you give - up to $500,000.
When you #StepIntoTheArena with TRCP, you’re conserving habitat, safeguarding access, and strengthening the future of our sporting traditions.
👉 Donate now and DOUBLE your impact: https://t.co/n5c2sHO5Px
Giving Tuesday is only three days away. Thanks to the incredible early support from TRCP supporter Chance Wright, we are excited to share some big news: your generosity helped unlock a brand-new $500,000 matching challenge from the TRCP Board of Directors. That means every dollar you give between now and the end of the year will be doubled—up to $500,000—to ensure the greatest possible outcome for wildlife and our hunting and fishing heritage.
TRCP is stepping into the arena with you; together, we can continue our nation’s conservation legacy. https://t.co/2szu7mph6o
Menhaden - often called “the most important fish in the sea” - are disappearing. And if their decline continues, striped bass could be next.
In @washingtonpost, writer and angler Mark Robichaux explains why stronger safeguards for this crucial forage fish are long overdue. Healthy forage fish = healthy sportfish.
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New Report Shows Conservation Is a High-Return Investment for Communities, Jobs, and Growth.
Investments to conserve, restore, and manage fish and wildlife pump billions into the economy — fueling jobs, powering the $1.1 trillion outdoor recreation industry, and rivaling major U.S. sectors.
A new report, “Conservation Economy in America,” reveals that fish and wildlife conservation generated $115.8 billion in economic activity and supported over 575,000 jobs nationwide. Leading conservation organizations applauded the findings and underscored the importance of these investments for America’s economy, communities, and natural resources.
As TRCP President and CEO Joel Pedersen notes, “Conservation is an investment in America’s future and the bedrock of economic growth in communities nationwide.”
The report shows that $55.3 billion in direct conservation spending forms the foundation of the $1.1 trillion outdoor recreation economy — adding $76.6 billion to U.S. GDP and generating $16.3 billion in tax revenue. Simply put: the outdoor recreation economy doesn’t happen without conservation.
Together, these investments generate tax revenues on par with the video game industry — underscoring conservation’s powerful economic return and its importance for long-term growth.
Read the full report and press release 👉 https://t.co/qJX3LI4Okx
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"There is a delight in the hardy life of the open. There are no words that can tell the hidden spirit of the wilderness that can reveal its mystery, its melancholy, and its charm." - #TheodoreRoosevelt
Today marks Theodore Roosevelt’s 167th birthday — and it’s time to Step Into the Arena.
TR didn’t just talk about conservation; he lived it.
The challenges to our lands, waters, and wildlife are mounting. It’s time to #StepIntoTheArena for conservation.
Join us 👉 https://t.co/MvrRK5J3yO
#Conservation #PublicLands #Hunting #Fishing #TheodoreRoosevelt
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As the leaves turn and the air cools, hunters and anglers know that autumn brings some of the best days afield and on the water.
At TRCP, we work tirelessly to ensure that these traditions – and the places that make them possible - are safeguarded today and for future generations.