TPL in the News

Today, Trust for Public Land (TPL) announces the addition of seven U.S. communities to the third cohort of the 10-Minute Walk® Park Equity Accelerator. Cities including Chicago, IL, New Haven, CT, and San Jose, CA, will be working to create equitable park access, addressing long-standing disparities in outdoor opportunities and building vibrant, resilient communities. Established […]

Trust for Public Land released the following statement from Tamar Renaud, Associate Vice President, New York State Director: “Trust for Public Land applauds Governor Hochul for proposing initiatives that will better connect New Yorkers to the outdoors, enhance public health, and protect the natural resources we all rely on. We are particularly pleased with the […]

Brentwood to Bethpage Connector Project Begins Transformative 175-Mile Trail Initiative New York, NY — Trust for Public Land (TPL), a national leader in land conservation and trail creation, is proud to announce $16.4 million in federal funding for Suffolk County for the first phase of the Long Island Greenway – the 12-mile Brentwood to Bethpage […]

Trust for Public Land (TPL), in partnership with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and the Santa Fe Indian School, today announced that the EPA has awarded a $20 million grant to the Santa Fe Indian School to revitalize the school’s 115-acre campus making it more resilient to flash flooding and to create opportunities for […]

Washington, D.C. — Trust for Public Land released the following statements regarding the Biden Administration’s forthcoming designation of National Monuments that honor Tribal Nations in California. Statement from Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, President and CEO of Trust for Public Land on President Biden’s designation of Chuckwalla National Monument and the Sáttítla National Monument: “The designation […]

San Francisco, CA – Earlier today, the 39th President of the United States, native son of Georgia, and longtime environmental champion, President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100. Trust for Public Land President and CEO, Carrie Besnette Hauser, issued the following statement: “The news of President Carter’s passing comes with a mix […]

Trust for Public Land (TPL), in partnership with Big Sur Land Trust, and with generous support from Community Foundation Santa Cruz County and the Wildlife Conservation Network, is excited to announce the launch of an ambitious effort to secure permanent protection of Ferrini Ranch [The Ranch], an 866-acre ecological and cultural treasure located along Highway […]

Trust for Public Land released the following statement from Dr. Jocelyn Imani, Senior Director of Black History and Culture, regarding the Biden Administration’s designation of National Monuments and National Historic Landmarks that uplift the legacies of women leaders: “The Biden Administration’s designation of women-centered National Monuments and Historic Landmarks represents a powerful step toward preserving […]

Trust for Public Land celebrates the Senate’s passage of the EXPLORE Act, which includes the Outdoors for All Act, a key initiative that Trust for Public Land has been advocating for since 2018. This act is vital for ensuring equitable access to parks and outdoor spaces for all Americans. This groundbreaking bipartisan legislation represents a […]

San Francisco, CA – Today, the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority announced grant funding for future Trust for Public Land efforts to restore and conserve portions of the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Statement from Trust for Public Land’s Vice President Pacific Region, California State Director, Guillermo Rodriguez: “Trust for Public Land is honored to receive […]

Trust for Public Land (TPL) has released a new report, The Use of Artificial Turf in Parks and Schoolyards, offering an in-depth analysis of the advantages, disadvantages, and considerations surrounding artificial turf in community spaces. The report serves as a resource for policymakers, educators, and urban planners seeking evidence-based guidance on recreational surfaces. Artificial turf […]

Trust for Public Land (TPL), in partnership with Stimson Lumber Company (SLC) and the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL), announced today the permanent protection of 10,846 acres of working forest in Bonner and Boundary Counties. The conservation easement builds upon successful protection of McArthur Lake Wildlife Corridor and Clagstone Meadows conserving additional wildlife habitat and […]