Public lands are intricately woven into the fabric of America. Years of data confirms that a majority of Americans, regardless of their political beliefs, want public lands to remain in federal hands – though not everyone agrees on how exactly those lands should be managed. And while it’s not clear that public lands were a crucial factor in the 2026 midterm election results, survey data suggests that it is an important issue in deciding whom to vote for.
Federal conservation efforts began in the late 1800s, with Yellowstone becoming the first national park in 1872. Today, 640 million acres, nearly 30% of the country’s land area, are administered by the federal government for a wide range of purposes, including conservation, forestry, grazing and energy production. These lands are held in trust by the federal government for the American people.
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