Why Senator Mike Lee's Public Lands Sales Proposal is a Threat to America's National Parks Senator Mike Lee's proposal to sell off millions of acres of public land has sparked widespread outrage among outdoor enthusiasts and conservation organizations.
The plan aims to raise revenue for the federal government through the sale or transfer of these lands, which would have far reaching implications for some of the country's most treasured natural resources.
What are Public Lands and Why Do They Matter? Public lands make up 640 million acres of America's terrain – roughly one third of the country.