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Tuesday, June 16, 2026

[Survey] Should public lands be protected from sell-offs?

Survey: Do you believe that the Bureau of Land Management should protect public lands from sell-offs?

Momoko—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oversees more than 245 million acres of America's public lands, and it has a new Director: former Congressman Steve Pearce.

As a representative for New Mexico, Steve Pearce publicly backed the sell-off of public lands—putting drilling and mining interests ahead of clean water, wildlife and public access.

At a time when public lands face growing threats, we want to hear from supporters like you: Do you believe the BLM should prioritize public interest over corporate profits and keep public lands in public hands?

Let Us Know

Steve Pearce has a long legislative track record of pushing a pro-sell-off agenda:

Back in 2005, Pearce voted for an ultimately failed provision in the budget reconciliation bill that would have allowed the sale of public lands at far below market rates to mining companies.
In a 2012 letter written to then House Speaker John Boehner, Pearce argued to "divest” the government of public lands, highlighting BLM lands as an especially good opportunity for savings.
And in 2016, Pearce cosponsored a bill to speed up the sale or exchange of some nationally managed public lands, including BLM lands.

Under Pearce's leadership, millions of acres of cherished public lands will essentially be up for grabs. If you're concerned about the future of these landscapes, take our quick survey and make your voice heard >>

Take the Survey

We need to hold the BLM accountable for making sure wild places are protected—not sold off to the highest bidder. Thank you for taking the survey, and for all you do to safeguard the wild places that sustain America's wildlife, protect clean air and water, and preserve our freedom to explore and enjoy our natural world.

Sincerely,

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Margot Krieger
Director of Membership
The Wilderness Society

P.S. The Wilderness Society is fighting back against efforts to sell off public lands and weaken protections for the places we all cherish. Please make a gift today to help defend public lands and ensure they endure for generations to come.

Mason Cummings, TWS

1801 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Ste. 200
Washington, DC 20006

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Monday, June 15, 2026

Your Friday night plans are here

Your Friday night plans are here! Join us for ZooNights.

Sip and stroll through the zoo after hours on Fridays from June 19 through August 21, 5 to 9 p.m. Each ZooNights evening is filled with live music, food carts, keeper chats and activities for all ages. Plus, animal encounters offer the chance to get to know wildlife up close. Enjoy plenty of tasty treats like the zoo’s ever-popular elephant ears, as well as local beer and wine for adults.

Gather friends, bring the family or take a date and come together for wildlife this summer at ZooNights!

Reserve tickets

This week, celebrate Juneteenth with the legendary Northwest King of Soul, Andy Stokes.

Music lineup:

June 19: Andy Stokes
June 26: Eagle Eyes
July 3: Roll On
July 10: Satin Love Orchestra
July 17: Norman Sylvester
July 24: Ural Thomas & the Pain
July 31: Hit Machine
August 7: Garcia Birthday Band
August 14: Taken by the Sky
August 21: Jujuba

Reserve tickets

Every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered species at home and around the world.

4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221
503-226-1561

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