Thursday, February 17, 2011

Obama Says to Put Down the Remote and Get Outside!

Yesterday, President Barack Obama announced the administration's action plan, under the America's Great Outdoors initiative, to achieve lasting conservation outdoor spaces that power our nation's economy, shape our culture, and build our outdoor traditions.

The plan released will establish a 21st century Conservation Service Corps to engage young Americans in public lands and water restoration; fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund;  and extend the tax deduction for conservation easement donations on private lands beyond 2011, among other measures.

Here a video of his inspiring speech about the importance of connecting children to nature:




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