With lofty proclamations and admirable ambition, the Biden administration set its sights on preserving 30% of American lands and waters by 2030. In order to meet the goals of its America the Beautiful plan, which is part of the worldwide “30 by 30” conservation initiative, the administration must first empower federal employees to uphold existing environmental laws. Without adequate resources for federal land managers and strong leadership in federal land management agencies, visions of conserved landscapes will fail to meet the conditions on the ground.
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