For over 30 years the Association of Partners for Public Lands (APPL) has fostered stewardship and appreciation of public lands and historic sites through effective partnerships.

This is achieved through:

• Capacity Building
• Government Relations
• Information and Dialogue

Each of these program areas are reinforced by the following strategic priorities that will ensure the achievement of our vision in a manner consistent with our values, and supported by adequate financial resources:

• Diversity and Generational Inclusiveness
• Collaborative Stewardship
• Marketing and Public Awareness
• Membership
• Governance, Operations and Finance

2009 APPL Media & Partnership Awards - Winners Announced

Children & Public Lands Updated on 3/27/09

Highlighting programs and resources available from the public lands community to engage children in the outdoors.

Learn about The Conservation Fund's The National Forum on Children and Nature

Travel With APPL
Book your travel with us and help support the work of APPL. 60% of the travel commissions you generate will be given to APPL.
Travel News and Exclusive Offers updated on6/17/09

Reciprocal Discount Program  Updated on 12/30/08
57 Cooperating & Interpretive Associations across the U.S. offer reciprocal discounts to members of their sister associations.

Affinity Group News
APPL member organizations  -  have your staff and board members participate in our affinity groups and use their electronic discussion tools as a vehicle for networking.

APPL Emerging Leaders Summit delegate plants tree with President Obama at Student Conservation Association Earth Day Event
Chris Jackson, a 17-year-old junior at City College in Baltimore, and one of the Emerging Leaders who presented their perspectives during the opening keynote session at APPL’s Convention in Baltimore this February pitched the President about his ideas for environmental conservation and green cities projects in every major city across America.
View a video newscast of the Earth Day project and an interview with Chris.

APPL Members featured in an article in Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties magazine's May 2009  issue.

Please note the following new contacts for two APPL member organizations:

• Shenandoah National Park Trust - Susan Sherman is the new Executive Director and can be reached at info@snptrust.org.
• Weir Farm Art Center - Carolyn Bird is serving as Interim Executive Director and may be contacted at bird@weirfarmartcenter.org.

2009 APPL Member Anniversaries