HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentatn - 21st Ntl Public Lands DayWhereas, America's system of public lands includes parks, unique
landscapes, forests, wildlife refuges, historic trails, natural streams and wetlands,
nature centers, gardens, and other landmark areas throughout the nation that
individually and collectively represent irreplaceable national resources. Public lands
provide locally accessible natural and cultural resources for environmental learning,
wildlife appreciation, and recreation; and
Whereas, public lands promote civic ideals that include shared stewardship
and recognition of public ownership. Shared stewardship requires the goodwill,
cooperation, and active support of citizens, communities, city and state officials,
business leaders, children, and adults; and
Whereas, recreation opportunities offered by public lands help families lead
a more active lifestyle and reduce the incidence of childhood obesity; and
Whereas, land conservation efforts improve access to public lands by urban
residents and work to break down the barriers that prevent Americans from actively
utilizing their public lands. An alliance between private citizens, land managers, and
community leaders improves the condition of publicly held lands for the greater
enjoyment and enrichment of all Americans; and
Whereas, National Public Lands Day, co -sponsored by the National
Environmental Education Foundation, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau
of Reclamation, the Department of Defense, the Environmental Protection Agency,
the National Park Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, and the USDA Forest Service, has become an annually anticipated event
for local participation on publicly held lands in Palm Desert.
Now, Therefore, I, Van G. Tanner, Mayor of the City of Palm Desert,
California, Along With the Entire City Council, Do Hereby Proclaim Saturday, September
27, 2014, as the
21st National Public Lands Day
in the City of Palm Desert and call upon all residents to recognize and participate in
this special observance.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have
caused the Official Seal of the City of Palm Desert,
California, to be affixed this 25th day of September, 2014.