[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 128, 113th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 9175--SEPT. 26, 2014

Proclamation 9175 of September 26, 2014

National Public Lands Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

From sandy beaches to snow-capped mountain tops, America's vast and
varied landscapes stretch the breadth of our continent. These treasured
spaces support outdoor recreation, serve as living classrooms and

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laboratories, and boost our local economies. Today, one-third of all our
Nation's land is publicly owned--set aside for the use and enjoyment of
every American. As we celebrate the expansive and magnificent beauty
bequeathed to us by generations past, we recognize our profound
obligation as caretakers of this natural bounty, and we rededicate
ourselves to the important work of preserving and protecting our land
and environment in our own time.
National Public Lands Day is the largest single-day volunteer effort for
our country's public lands. On this day, Americans of all ages will help
maintain and restore our Nation's outdoor resources and ecosystems at
more than 2,200 sites across our country. Volunteers will remove trash
from our beaches and clear debris from our hiking trails; from coast to
coast, they will plant new trees, remove invasive species, and complete
large and small projects to beautify and preserve our open spaces. This
nationwide effort will help ensure these natural places are managed for
future generations to enjoy, and it offers an opportunity for all
Americans to give back to their favorite local park, beach, or outdoor
retreat. In honor of this day of service, our National Parks and many of
our federally managed lands will offer free admission.
My Administration is committed to making land stewardship and outdoor
conservation a year-round effort. Through our America's Great Outdoors
Initiative, we are empowering local communities to protect their own
public spaces. We have also strengthened programs that connect all
Americans with the outdoors and launched the 21st Century Conservation
Service Corps, which will create more jobs preserving and restoring our
Nation's lands and waters for young Americans and returning veterans.
This weekend, as we carry forward a legacy of conservation and
stewardship, let us renew our commitment to protecting our environment
and building a cleaner world. Together, we can ensure our children and
grandchildren can enjoy the full splendor of our Nation's public and
wild places.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 27, 2014, as
National Public Lands Day. I encourage all Americans to participate in a
day of public service for our lands.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA