America’s landscapes shape and nurture us every day with the air, water, and inspiration they provide. But our wild places are threatened as never before.

Every 30 seconds America loses a football field of nature, while the climate crisis continues unabated. Communities across the country are working hard to protect their natural and cultural heritage, coming together with the Biden administration to support the bold goal of protecting 30% of America’s land and waters by 2030.

To reach the 30x30 goal, we must support the people and communities who are working tirelessly to protect places that matter.

That’s why the Center for Western Priorities is launching Road to 30: Postcards—a multimedia series telling the stories of everyday Americans and the places they want to conserve for future generations. Watch a trailer for the series here.

There are so many amazing places that reflect the beauty, history, and diverse cultural heritage of our nation.

Some have already been protected after decades of work on the ground, like Bears Ears National Monument in Utah, while others are poised for action by the Biden administration, such as the proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in southern Nevada. Protecting landscapes across the country will not only maintain our beloved public lands and natural areas, it will also benefit public health, increase access to the outdoors, and boost local economies.

This is the moment to protect our heritage and leave a lasting legacy.

So enjoy these stories of iconic places that deserve to be conserved, told in documentary style short films, podcast episodes, digital interactives, blogs, virtual panel discussions, and more. Then, get involved in local efforts to conserve places near you!

More postcards are on the way, so check back soon!