Congressional Update: President Signs S.47 and Proposes Zero Funding for LWCF for FY 2020

In early March, the President signed S. 47 - John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act into law. This Omnibus Public Lands Act permanently reauthorized the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and authorized the North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act, and the Eastern Legacy Extension of the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail among its many provisions. Within days of signing the most significant public lands legislation since 2009, the President released the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Budget. As in the two previous years, this budget proposes to provide zero funding for LWCF and an 11% across the board cut for the Department of the Interior, along with similar levels of cuts for the other domestic departments of the federal government...read more

PNTS/NWSA Webinar: May 14

Title: Latino Conservation Week and Your Organization
Presenters: Jennifer Brandt of the Hispanic Access Foundation
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 14th at 3PM EST
Overview: Latino Conservation Week, July 13-21, 2019, can raise the visibility of your organization among Latino communities and provide opportunities for them to show their support for protecting our natural resources. Learn how to expand your membership and partner with Latino groups. This webinar is being held in partnership with the National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance.

The Partnership for the National Trails System is in the process of updating the 2019 webinar schedule, so be sure to check our website often. Are you interested in being a webinar presenter or do you have a topic to suggest? Send us an e-mail at admin@pnts.org.

PNTS Has A New Address

The Partnership for the National Trails System has moved offices! We ask that you please update your mailing lists to reflect our new address:

Partnership for the National Trails System
306 E. Wilson St. Suite 2E
Madison, WI 53703

National Trails Day Event Registration

National Trails Day is coming up on June 1, 2019, and the American Hiking Society encourages you to rally around trails and conservation by hosting or attending an event. Register your event for free on the official site, where it will be visible to thousands of individuals searching for local events. Registered events may also receive added support and promotion from national sponsors. Help give back to the trails we love by pledging to clean up your trail.

Board Member Fundraising Webinar: April 9

Title: How to Get Your Board Members to Raise Money in Only 15 Minutes Per Month
Presenters: Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE, and Arielle Frazier, Candid
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 9th at 2PM EST
Overview: Do you ever wish your board members helped with fundraising? Learn simple strategies to engage your board members in only fifteen minutes per month. Whether you need board members to help raising major gifts, or with a capital campaign, this free webinar will help you engage your board members every step of the way.