Your Input Needed by March 21!

March 13, 2025

Flooding at the Tidal Basin.

photo by: Sam Kittner

The National Park Service (NPS) has proposed an innovative concept plan to enhance the visitor experience at one of America’s most cherished landmarks—the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C.

As advocates for our public lands, the National Trust for Historic Preservation urges you to get involved! Help shape the future of this iconic space by sharing your thoughts with NPS and showing your support.

Hurry! The public comment is only open until March 21, 2025.

You can give input through the National Park Service website.

The National Trust submitted comments on March 12, 2025. A PDF of the comment letter can be downloaded here.

Senate Bill S. 5653 would limit a process that considers how federal projects affect historic places and make community consultation optional for many projects. Urge your senators to oppose the bill as written and demand meaningful changes to its provisions.

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