30x30 Opportunities
Protecting 30% of America by 2030: The bold campaign to conserve our natural heritage for local economies and future generations
Protecting 30% of America’s lands and waters by 2030 is a bold conservation vision that will address the climate and biodiversity crises while improving access to the outdoors, expanding conservation opportunities and resources for private landowners, supporting tribal sovereignty, and strengthening local economies.
Earlier this year, President Biden issued an executive order in support of the 30x30 goal to protect 30% of America’s land and waters by 2030. The majority of Westerners—77%—overwhelmingly support this bold conservation goal.
Several states either have passed or are considering state-level 30x30 resolutions. Grassroots conservation efforts are at the heart of the 30x30 goal, bringing the visions of local communities to life.
“The Biden Administration will work to achieve this 30x30 goal by supporting local, state, private, and tribally led nature conservation and restoration efforts that are underway across America.”—U.S. Department of the Interior
Majestic Landscapes
From celebrated national parks to the next great national monument, the 30x30 goal can protect America’s majestic landscapes for future generations.
Fresh Waters
Healthy rivers, lakes, and streams support thriving ecosystems and deliver clean water to communities across the country.
Outdoor Access Points
30x30 opens up land and expands outdoor recreation opportunities, so everyone can enjoy the incredible hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking that our public lands offer.
Wildlife Areas
Protecting habitat for wildlife to thrive is central to the 30x30 goal, from conserving sensitive ecosystems to connecting habitat to support wildlife migration.
Learn more
Hit the virtual road to protect America! Hear from local voices across the West and dive deep into different aspects of the goal of protecting 30 percent of America by 2030.
Road to 30 Storymap Collection
Explore some of the types of land protections that can contribute to the 30x30 goal.
Photographs by: N. Lewis, National Park Service (Header); Bob Wick, Bureau of Land Management (Majestic Landscapes, Fresh Waters); Bureau of Land Management New Mexico (Outdoor Access Points); Neal Herbert, National Park Service (Wildlife Areas); Tim Rains, National Park Service (Virtual Tour); Tobiason, National Park Service (Storymap Collection)