Save Our Summers Campaign- Template

June 20th is the First Day of Summer

Send your Senators a souvenir of summer activities represented by the Conservation and Reinvestment Act.

Countdown to CARA -- “Save Our Summers” Campaign June 20th is the first day of summer and millions of Americans will be heading to the beach for a day, going to the mountains for a hike, visiting America’s cultural resources and heritage areas, or just kicking around a soccer ball. However, they may encounter crowded beaches, overused trails, dilapidated historic buildings, fewer wildlife, and not enough recreational facilities to accommodate the millions of outdoor-minded Americans on their summer vacations.

That’s why it’s important your Senators understand the importance of passing landmark, bipartisan conservation and reinvestment legislation. Only this way can we SAVE OUR SUMMERS for our children and future generations by creating places for them to recreate.

What You Can Do Send your Senators a souvenir of summer vacation activities to help them get the message to SAVE OUR SUMMERS. Make sure it is related to enjoying the summer in the great outdoors, including hiking, camping, playing ball, viewing wildlife, heritage touring, or just going to the beach.

Some examples of things you can send:

	Wildlife Viewing – (Toy binoculars/aquatic gear, etc.)
	To represent wildlife protection Sports Equipment – (Soccer ball/baseball/football, etc.)
	To represent the need for more playing fields Trails – (Maps/canteens, etc.)
	To demonstrate the need for more trails funding Historic Preservation – (Tour Maps/Miniature Monuments, etc.)
	To represent resource protection Beach Accessories (Pail and Shovel/Shells/Suntan Lotion, etc.)
	To show the need for coastal protection

For the biggest impact, fill out the form below and send it to your Senators along with your item by June 20, 2000!

Address: The Honorable__
(YOUR SENATOR)__
United States Senate Washington, DC 20510

S.O.S. Save Our Summers!
Pass Landmark, Bipartisan Conservation and Reinvestment Legislation Now!

Summer is a time for family and community – days spent at the beach, hikes in the woods, fishing, a visit through a historic neighborhood or just kicking around a soccer ball.

June 20th marks the first day of summer and the longest day of the year. But, time is short on the Senate’s calendar.

I’ve enclosed a souvenir of one of the many activities that Americans will enjoy this summer due to the programs represented in CARA. Help ensure that future generations will share the experiences of summer that we cherish today.

Save Our Summers and Pass landmark, Bipartisan Conservation and Reinvestment legislation Now!

Name_________________________________________________________________________

Organization/Agency_____________________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________________________

Sincerely,

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