Reflecting on a Year of People and Projects
As I close out my second year as the Foundation’s inaugural CEO, I am struck by how much possibility has become progress. I am energized by what is possible when we invest early, listen deeply, and stand alongside the communities that care for America’s public lands. The Foundation began with the ambition to bring partnerships […]
The Foundation for America’s Public Lands Receives Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative Grant
The Foundation for America’s Public Lands is honored to receive a grant of more than $60,000 from Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. This grant was awarded as part of Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative promoting safe, responsible riding and open, sustainable riding areas. These funds will help expand and improve off-highway vehicle (OHV) and trail access in Montana and Utah, fueling a shared commitment to helping Americans experience […]
Foundation for America’s Public Lands Announces New Funding Opportunity to Support Western Big Game
The Foundation for America’s Public Lands, the official Congressionally chartered charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), joined the BLM in launching a new funding opportunity to support the long-term health of America’s iconic big game species. This crucial work will advance Secretarial Order 3362, which aims to sustain healthy big game herds […]
Foundation for America’s Public Lands Launches $1 Million Fundraising Campaign to Help Keep Cotoni-Coast Dairies Open to the Public for Years to Come
Today, the Foundation for America’s Public Lands, the official Congressionally chartered charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), announced the launch of a new stewardship endowment to support the Cotoni-Coast Dairies of the California Coastal National Monument. For the first time in nearly a decade, the public will have access to the newest […]
Congressman Blake Moore Introduces the Foundation for America’s Public Lands Reauthorization Act
Congressman Blake Moore introduced the bipartisan Foundation for America’s Public Lands Reauthorization Act to expand stakeholder input on federal land maintenance priorities and encourage private investment in maintaining federal lands. Congressman Moore was joined by Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) in introducing this legislation. “The Foundation for America’s Public Lands Reauthorization Act allows the Bureau of Land Management’s partner foundation […]
ICYMI: Foundation for America’s Public Lands Showcases How Partnerships Are Powering Stewardship of Idaho’s Public Lands and Waters
From outdoor classrooms and educational programs to trail enhancements and recreation infrastructure, the three-day site visit spotlighted the Foundation’s investments in Southwest Idaho public lands and BLM’s on-the-ground work in fire and wildlife management. The Foundation for America’s Public Lands last week brought together community leaders, partners, and local stakeholders for a three-day tour of […]
Foundation for America’s Public Lands Applauds Introduction of the America the Beautiful Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Foundation for America’s Public Lands celebrated the bipartisan introduction of the America the Beautiful Act by U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Angus King (I-ME), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and Mark Warner (D-VA). The legislation reauthorizes and strengthens the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF), originally established through the […]
Foundation for America’s Public Lands Applauds Appointment of Interior Secretary Burgum
WASHINGTON, DC (January 31, 2025) — I Ling Thompson, CEO of the Foundation for America’s Public Lands, the official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), issued the following statement on the bipartisan confirmation of Doug Burgum to serve as Interior Secretary: “The Foundation for America’s Public Lands congratulates Governor Doug Burgum on his confirmation […]
Foundation for America’s Public Lands Awards $600,000 to Connect Communities to Public Lands and Waters in Idaho and New Mexico
New Lands to Love ® Catalyst Fund helps to boost the efforts of community partners working alongside the Bureau of Land Management WASHINGTON, DC (DECEMBER 11, 2024) —Today, the Foundation for America’s Public Lands, the official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), announced $600,000 in grants through its Lands to Love® Catalyst […]
Foundation for America’s Public Lands Announces New Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors
Laurel Sayer elected as Chair of the Foundation’s Board, and Jessica (Wahl) Turner as Vice Chair.
