Advocacy News from ASLA! The Senate is back in session and considering the EXPLORE Act, a vital measure to expand outdoor recreation opportunities for children, families, and the military community. Your voice is needed to ensure its passage! Here’s why the EXPLORE Act matters: Investing in Local Communities: The bill authorizes the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership, providing funding for landscape architects to create or revitalize parks in underserved neighborhoods. Supporting Veterans and Military Families: It enhances recreation experiences on federal lands by improving disability access and assistive technology, with contributions from landscape architects and other professionals. Connecting Kids with Nature: It continues the Every Kid Outdoors program, granting all 4th graders and their families free access to federally managed parks, lands, and waters. ? The EXPLORE Act has already passed the House—now, it’s up to the Senate. Make sure your Senators hear from you. Take action today! Urge your Senators to VOTE YES on the EXPLORE Act and make a lasting impact on outdoor access for all. Take Action here: https://lnkd.in/eJEje6Rc
