Pew's Fix Our Parks

This Twitter account is no longer active, but our mission of protecting public lands, rivers, and oceans will continue. Please follow @pewenvironment for updates on all of our conservation efforts.

“There’s nothing voluntary about what we need to do.” — @pomonacollege's @charmillerfour “We have a system of moving water around the West from wet places to dry places so dry places can look green. It’s illogical.” ✍️ Stateline's @MattVas pew.org/38GSLKK

Congress can prioritize infrastructure and update the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, which would … 🛣 Repair U.S. infrastructure 🌉 Fund wildlife bridges/tunnels 🔬 Support new migration studies 🦌 Save lives 👪 pew.org/3uvL3c5

Rivers generate nearly $56 billion in U.S. annual output, but too few are protected as #WildAndScenic. Here are 5 rivers that support wildlife and local economies. #RiversMonth pew.org/3wGzGPg

“Access is putting the cart before the horse; safety has to be put in place first for Black, Indigenous, and people of color to feel comfortable exploring the outdoors.” –U.S. Navy veteran Chad Brown on why inclusion is key to conservation. #RiversMonth pew.org/35HNUUw

Q&A: How will the @NatlParkService use its biggest investment since World War II to preserve “America’s best idea”? pew.org/34vokS9

Fix Our Parks will be leaving Twitter on June 25. Follow @pewenvironment for the latest news and opportunities to protect: 🏞America’s parks 🌲Public lands 🛶Rivers

@SaltysReef @pewenvironment Hi Holly- We created this account to help address the deferred maintenance backlog at U.S. national parks. With the passage of the Great American Outdoor Act, we think we can better serve our mission of protecting public lands, rivers, and seas through @PewEnvironment.

The Fix Our Parks Twitter account will be closing on June 25. But its legacy will continue on @pewenvironment—with news and opportunities to protect America’s public lands and wildlife. pew.org/3zvy1hu

#RiversMonth Fact: Rivers are responsible for more than two-thirds of the drinking water in America—yet only a small portion of them are protected. pew.org/3woLGVC

Fix Our Parks is leaving Twitter on June 25. Follow @pewenvironment for the latest on Pew’s work to protect America’s parks, forests, and beyond. pew.org/3wu0geC

ICYMI: The Biden administration will move to restore protections for Alaska’s Tongass National Forest–the largest in the U.S.–safeguarding it from construction and development. ow.ly/U0Xh50FcY3o

Progress: Two bills that would expand protections for public lands and wildlife habitat in Nevada are one step closer to becoming law. publicnewsservice.org/2021-06-17/pub…

Q&A: How will the @NatlParkService use its biggest investment since World War II to preserve “America’s best idea”? pew.org/34vokS9

Fix Our Parks will be leaving Twitter on June 25. Follow @pewenvironment for the latest news and opportunities to protect: 🏞America’s parks 🌲Public lands 🛶Rivers

The sun creates a golden glow in the Pine Rocklands, and we're just here, taking it all in. Where do you go to "get away from it all"? Pic: German Perez

Rivers generate nearly $56 billion in U.S. annual output, but too few are protected as #WildAndScenic. Here are 5 rivers that support wildlife and local economies. #RiversMonth pew.org/3wGzGPg

The Fix Our Parks Twitter account will be closing on June 25. But its legacy will continue on @pewenvironment—with news and opportunities to protect America’s public lands and wildlife. pew.org/3zvy1hu

“Women have helped to safeguard lands and waters that are vital to the health of our planet, and to the economies and well-being of communities.”—our @rncordan. pew.org/2P6KENR

Fact: River systems account for just .001% of all water on Earth but supply two-thirds of our drinking water in the U.S. Learn more rivers facts with our latest quiz. #RiversMonth pew.org/3zdf1UV