March 30, 2010
National Public Lands Day Announcement
The following is an announcement for National Public Lands Day on September 25, 2010. The Corps has been an active participant in NPLD activities and events over many years. Our events are outstanding and provide many opportunities for adults and children to get outside on their public lands, and learn more about our Corps-managed lakes and rivers.

I encourage you to send this message to your OPM's and project NRM staff and ask them to plan events and register them with the NPLD organization. New this year is a focus on the recreational opportunities and the health benefits that public lands have to offer. We will be asking for information about your events as well, as we want to share our efforts with our leadership and get visibility for the projects and volunteer programs!

Valerie Mavis, our CAP in HQ, is the POC until early July. Then our next CAP will take over the leadership in HQ for this effort.

Mary Coulombe

National Public Lands Day, now in its 17th year, has become the largest single-day volunteer event for our nation's public lands. This year September 25 promises to be the biggest and best yet with an anticipated 175,000 volunteers pitching in at over 2,000 volunteer worksites. Mark your calendars now!

This year, you can find educational resources on our website about the connection between climate change and public lands for site managers and volunteers.

National Public Lands Day will also be focusing on the recreational opportunities and health benefits that public lands offer. This year, we are encouraging site managers to invite volunteers to enjoy a hike, bike ride or other popular recreational activity after a day of volunteering.

Site managers can register their event now at http://www.publiclandsday.org/ and benefit from planning tips provided throughout the spring and summer. While you are at our web site, check out some of the other activities the Public Lands Program has been up to. We have just announced our Capacity Building Grants and we will be holding our second capacity building webinar through our Power of Friends Network. These resources will assist public land managers and members of friends organizations to continue to develop and improve their programs and efforts.

Thank you for your continued support and participation in the Public Lands Program and National Public Lands Day. We look forward to another wonderful year celebrating our public lands. Get out there!

Robb Hampton,
Director, National Public Lands Day

Register Now for National Public Lands Day - Sept. 25, Site managers can now register their event http://www.publiclandsday.org/pre_reg.htm and receive their FREE promotional materials and other resources in time for our first shipment in June.

Materials will be sent out in four to six shipments throughout the summer and early fall.

Your site will be listed on www.publiclandsday.org and will be searchable by volunteers.

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