TPL in the News

Benitez Testified Before the Federal Lands Subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources on the Importance of the Bipartisan Outdoors for All Act, and the Passage of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences [EXPLORE] Act Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, Luis Benitez, Trust for Public Land’s Chief Impact Officer testified before the […]

Trust for Public Land (TPL) met its $18.15 million philanthropic funding goal to build out the Chattahoochee RiverLands Showcase site, which features a greenway trail, new parkland and enhance water access along a 2.7-mile section of river connecting Smyrna to Mableton. Local, State and Federal partners are expected to contribute an additional $25 million to […]

Written Statement of Trust for Public Land Chief Impact Officer, Luis Benitez House Natural Resource Committee Subcommittee on Federal Lands Hearing on the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (EXPLORE Act) November 30, 2023 Introduction Good morning Chairman Tiffany, Ranking Member Neguse and other members of the subcommittee, and thank you for the opportunity […]

On the scenic Pier 27, Trust for Public Land (TPL) is poised to mark the close of its golden anniversary on Saturday, December 2, 2023. This landmark celebration will commence with a cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by a dinner, awards ceremony, and special recognitions that both celebrate TPL’s storied history and its vision […]

Today, Trust for Public Land (TPL) welcomes a second cohort of U.S. cities to receive support from the 10-Minute Walk® Park Equity Accelerator. Boston, Baton Rouge and Dallas are among the seven cities joining the program, bringing the total number of cities in the program to 13. Established with The JPB Foundation’s support in 2017, […]

Today, Trust for Public Land (TPL) and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) have announced the protection of 191-acres outside the city of Dunnellon. This property’s acquisition completes the 2-mile Prairie management unit’s optimal management boundary and will be managed by the Florida Forest Service as an addition to the Withlacoochee State Forest. The […]

TPL Celebrates Resounding Success of 2023 Conservation Measures, Following $8.7 Approved by Voters in 2022 SAN FRANCISCO, CA – In a strong show of support for environment, voters across the nation approved critical ballot measures funding parks and conservation in the November 2023 Election. Trust for Public Land (TPL), a stalwart advocate for conservation and […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House approved H.R. 4821, the Interior-Environment appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2024, which would steeply cut funding for vital conservation programs. The bill would decrease funding by over $13.4 billion—a 34.6% reduction—undercutting agencies like the National Park Service, Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Indian Affairs. The […]

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens joined Trust for Public Land (TPL) for a groundbreaking of the first project to deliver upon his promise to open the Chattahoochee River to the public. The Nov. 2 groundbreaking ceremony was held at Standing Peachtree Greenspace. The upcoming construction includes the addition of an accessible kayak launch, a fully accessible […]

In an innovative land-back project that centers Indigenous self-determination and land care, some 30,000 acres will be restored to the Penobscot Nation; TPL will seek to add critical road access to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument The Penobscot Nation and Trust for Public Land (TPL) today announced a comprehensive plan for 31,367 acres in […]

Under New SOAR Initiative, First Phase Acquisition Completed of Bohart Ranch, a Portion of Larger 48,000-Acre Property Colorado Springs Business and Philanthropic Leaders Step Up to Support Initiative Colorado Springs, CO – Trust for Public Land (TPL), The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Palmer Land Conservancy (Palmer) announced today the launch of a major, new, multi-year […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Trust for Public Land (TPL) is pleased to announce its continued commitment to supporting vital conservation funding measures on ballots across the country on Election Day, November 7, 2023. On this year’s ballots, TPL is supporting six significant conservation measures in five states. These measures represent a collective effort to safeguard […]