Trust for Public Land
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Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national nonprofit that works to connect everyone to the benefits and joys of the outdoors.
San Francisco, CA
Joined February 2009
4 mil acres. 5,504 outdoor spaces. 9.7 mil people connected to nature. These aren’t just numbers. They’re real places, real communities, and real impact. Together, we can make sure everyone has access to the outdoors—for generations to come.💚 Join us at https://t.co/dlkYOwNXJF
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TPL recently joined over 60 groups that came together to support the “Protect Water and Nature” initiative in Massachusetts. Over 100,000 residents signed the petition in support of the effort, which aims to dedicate $100 million annually to protect clean water, conserve forests,
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We helped protect 89 acres as an addition to Ney Wildlife Management near Minnesota's Twin Cities—adding new opportunities for millions of nearby residents to hike, hunt, and observe local wildlife like deer and turkey! 🦃 🦌
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Learn more about the Ney Wildlife Management Area project and discover the impact of Trust for Public Land’s park and conservation work.
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Kāneʻohe Pali is well known as an iconic Hawaiian landscape, but do you know all the ecological, cultural, and climate benefits nestled in those verdant walls? Learn more about the 956 acres that were just permanently protected: https://t.co/ChzZcmYXcC
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Thanks to support from our partners at the City of Chattanooga, TPL is helping push the Alton Park Connector forward—bringing safer routes, better access, and new opportunities for daily mobility, economic activity, and long-term investment.
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An organization in Chattanooga says they want to move forward with a trail project... despite the loss of a federalEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant.
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Recently, @outsidemagazine listed Atlanta among 11 innovative cities blending nature into their DNA—and our work along the Chattahooche River is a big part of that! The Chattahoochee RiverLands are becoming the city’s green backbone.
outsideonline.com
By 2050, 89 percent of the U.S. population is projected to live in an urban area. Here are 11 innovative cities blending nature into their DNA.
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Nature is essential—for health, connection, and community. 🌿 @TPL_org is creating parks, protecting green spaces, and ensuring everyone has access to the outdoors. Your gift helps make it happen—and starting this #GivingTuesday through 12/31 it’ll be matched by our partner
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In honor of Giving Tuesday, @LGUS put a spotlight on the many ways Trust for Public Land connects people to the outdoors — parks, trails, public lands, schoolyards, and more. 🌳💚 Across the country, we’re working community-by-community to bring nature within reach—one park,
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In California, a long-vacant boatyard can now turn into a highly anticipated space for community health and climate resilience for thousands of residents:
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A local coalition has joined forces to buy a vacant boatyard and transform it into green space — and a chance at connection — for one of Marin County’s most crowded and overlooked communities.
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Parks boost life expectancy, cool neighborhoods, and improve air quality. In South Gate, a community where only 3% of the land is green space, this new park created by TPL and the community shows what’s possible. Read more via @LAist:
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It’s not easy to add green space where it’s most needed. The small city of South Gate is a success story — and a model for the region.
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200 acres near Lonsdale, MN are now protected, expanding recreational access for hikers, birders, hunters & more! In partnership with @mndnr, Sungina WMA helps restore habitat & expands outdoor access just an hour from the Twin Cities: https://t.co/KSqUyRBdb8
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For too long, Tribal nations have been left out of federal park investments. The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) changes that—investing in parks & gathering spaces for communities long overlooked. Tell Congress: fully fund ORLP & ensure equity in the outdoors.
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Thanks to a remarkable community-driven effort and strong partnerships, Caledon State Park recently grew by 455 acres, including the beautiful Lake Caledon property! With support from state agencies, local volunteers and our team at TPL, this expansion means more protected lands
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Voters just delivered five major wins for nature! 🌿💧 $1.9B secured for parks, clean water & climate resilience—with @TPL_org support. Investing in the outdoors = investing in our future. 💚 https://t.co/2a07Lmno62
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We recently celebrated the new Eastside Elementary Community Schoolyard in Chattanooga—co-designed by students and opening to the community after hours. It’s more than a schoolyard—soon, it'll be a space for all to walk, play, and belong! https://t.co/4hCPeLMsXp
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Sears Sunken Garden is blooming back to life in Chicago! TPL is proud to support the $5M transformation of Chicago’s historic green space—reviving 1.7 acres with design by Piet Oudolf.
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The first phase of the historic landmark's renovation will restore the pergola and is expected to be completed this spring.
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Construction is underway on Bushmills Neighborhood Green — the first of 5 new spaces in Dallas co-created with the community. Trails, native plants, a pond & more, all shaped by local input for TPL's exciting Dallas Greening Initiative. https://t.co/IIeTsefVyx
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We’re proud to have helped protect 8 miles of shoreline & thousands of acres along Virginia’s Lower Potomac River — preserving farms, forests & clean water through partnership with @VAOutdoors & @USNavy REPI.
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There are plenty of ecological and historical reasons to keep land next to major waterways from becoming overly developed. And then there are security reasons — and the funding they
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A win for America’s public lands! Thank you @SenatorHeinrich, @TimSheehyMT, @SenCortezMasto, @SenThomTillis, @Hickenlooper, @ChrisCoons, @SenKatieBritt, & @SteveDaines for launching the bipartisan Senate Stewardship Caucus—and for your commitment to protecting the lands that make
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In partnership with generous landowners, the local community, and TPL, 10+ acres under the shadow of the Tetons will be transformed into a trailhead and trail network, unlocking world-class recreation and over 500,000 acres of adjacent public land.
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In 1989, Steve and Teresa Scott saw an ad in the classifieds for a 10-acre parcel of land in Victor, Idaho. They had never heard of the town and pulled
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Big win for SW Florida! Collier County is investing $6.9M to help secure the Bonita Estero Rail Trail corridor! We’re proud to partner with local leaders + Friends of BERT to bring this 11-mile greenway to life 🚴♀️
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Collier County commissioners pledged $6.89 million toward the Bonita Estero Rail Trail project, a new recreational path for walkers, runners, and cyclists.
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