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Proc 9289ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9289

Great Outdoors Month, 2015

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In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed June 2015 as Great Outdoors Month, encouraging Americans to explore natural spaces and highlighting conservation efforts including the Every Kid in a Park initiative for fourth graders and calling for full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 31823

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 80 FR 31823

    Federal Register PDF

Key directives

  • proclaim June 2015 as Great Outdoors Month
  • urge all Americans to explore the great outdoors
  • uphold legacy of conserving lands and waters

What to expect

Immediate

  • June 2015 designated as Great Outdoors Month

Near term (90d)

  • Every Kid in a Park initiative providing free admission to National Parks and federal lands/waters for fourth graders and families

Long term

  • Land and Water Conservation Fund protection of public lands
  • climate change resilience efforts
  • conservation of 260+ million acres of public lands and waters

Risks & tensions

  • Climate change mentioned as threat but no specific policy action in this proclamation
  • Call for 'full and permanent funding' of Land and Water Conservation Fund is hortatory, not a binding directive with mechanism
Proclamation 9289: Great Outdoors Month, 2015 · Executive Orders