National forests cover 193 million acres - equivalent to the size of Texas.National Public Lands Day began in 1994 with three federal agencies and 700 volunteers. Last year 120,000 volunteers worked in over 1,800 locations and in every state. Now, 8 federal agencies and many state and local lands participate in this annual day of caring for shared lands.
National Public Lands Day keeps the promise of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the "tree army" that worked from 1933-42 to preserve and protect America's natural heritage.
This annual event:
- Educates Americans about critical environmental and natural resources issues and the need for shared stewardship of these valued, irreplaceable lands;
- Builds partnerships between the public sector and the local community based upon mutual interests in the enhancement and restoration of America's public lands;
- Improves public lands for outdoor recreation, with volunteers assisting land managers in hands-on work.
Water-Wise Tip
There are approximately one million miles of pipelines and aqueducts
throughout the United States and Canada - enough to circle the Earth 40
times!
Hay aproximadamente un millón de millas de cañería y acueductos por
todo Estados Unidos y Canadá - ¡Basta para rodear la tierra 40 veces!
Source: EPA Drinking Water & Ground Water Kid's Stuff
