On March 29th thanks in large part to Senator Patty Murray, the Senate passed a supplemental spending bill which includes $35.9 million in federal funding to help repair damage to NW public lands caused by last fall's storms. Specifically, the bill which will now be reconciled with the House version, provides: - $11.9 million to repair washed out roads and bridges
- $17 million to repair roads in National Parks
- $7 million to repair roads in National Forests
The President is threatening to veto this funding, which is part of a larger spending bill. Please contact the White House at 202.456.1414 and urge him to sign the bill.
NW national parks and forests need these funds to restore basic services and public access.