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- EIN 45-5274255
- (801) 252-6622
- Po Box 100794 Alton UT 84710-0794 USA
- www.americanlandscouncil.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Environment, Land Resources Conservation
Mission: The american lands council channels the cooperative efforts of state and local governments, businesses, organizations, and individuals to secure and defend local control of land access, land use, and land ownership through: i. Educationii. Political persuasioniii. Legislation (local,state and national)iv. Litigation
Programs: It is imperative that we come together in our nation as counties, individuals, and states to protect our public lands as was established in our nation's constitution. Memberships and donations help us unite these individuals and organizations and help us move forward with this critical issue. In the past year, donations and membership funds have helped us to:pass transfer of public lands legislation in five states. Pay for research, writing and analysis and materials making the case that the promise to dispose of the public lands to the western states is the same as the statehood promise kept with hawaii and all states east of colorado. Establish a network of leaders throughout the states that is coordinating to continue helping elected leaders develop the knowledge and courage at the local, state and national levels tocompel congress to honor that same promise with western states. Produce educational videos about the transfer of public lands and share them throughout the nation. Cover extensive travel and printing costs associated with this critical effort. Hold an annual conference of state leaders to coordinate a united effort to compel congress to honor the promises guaranteed the states in their enabling acts. Continue working with the states to coordinate legislation for the upcoming legislative sessions that will lead to the transfer of public lands.