[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 129, 114th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
Proclamation 9330 of September 25, 2015

National Public Lands Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America is blessed with the most beautiful landscapes in the world.
Natural wonders across our country--from centuries-old glaciers to
miles-wide canyons--offer a window into our past and a vision for our
future. Among our greatest legacies are our National Parks and public
lands, steeped in millennia of living history and shaped by incredible
geological force. Today, we join in efforts to protect these timeless
treasures and encourage all to enjoy their splendor.
On National Public Lands Day, people from every corner of our country
will come together to help preserve our unique natural spaces in all 50
States. In what has become the largest volunteer event for public lands
in America, this day offers people the opportunity to play an active
role in safeguarding nature's priceless gifts for future generations.
From building winding trails that lead to pristine places to planting
seeds and saplings that will grow into towering trees, Americans can
participate in efforts to maintain our beloved parks and monuments and
make a lasting difference in the land we love.
All Americans deserve the chance to enjoy our parks and waters--no
matter who they are or where they live. In that spirit, I launched the
Every Kid in a Park initiative earlier this year, which provides fourth
graders and their families with free admission to our National Parks and
other Federal lands and waters. And through the America's Great Outdoors
Initiative, we are expanding access to and restoring vibrant landscapes.
In addition to offering majestic views and vistas, our scenic sites
provide critical economic benefits to communities across our country.
Last year, almost 300 million visitors to our National Parks spent
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mately $16 billion and supported over 275,000 jobs. That is why my
Administration has set aside more public lands and waters than any other
in history, and why I have established or expanded 19 National Monuments
since taking office.
On this day, let us pay tribute to our majestic past by renewing
our commitment to maintaining our Nation's public lands and ensur-
ing our national inheritance remains a birthright for generations of
Americans to come. I urge all people to ``Find Your Park'' by visiting
www.FindYourPark.com and to take advantage of the National Parks
offering free admission today. Together, we can continue to be good
stewards of our earth and work to increase access to outdoor
opportunities for all.
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 26, 2015, 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-fifth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA