America's Great Outdoors Listening Session.

What
President Obama is seeking your input on a conservation agenda for our country. Don't miss this opportunity to share your thoughts on conservation, recreation and reconnecting people to the outdoors! This event is free and open to the public, but you must pre-register by August 3.

Why
This past April at the White House Conference on America's Great Outdoors, President Obama signed a memorandum establishing the America's Great Outdoors Initiative to develop a conservation agenda worthy of the 21st century and to reconnect Americans with our great outdoors. Input from the public is sought!

Where and When
Plans have recently been finalized for a public listening session to be held on Friday, August 6, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon at the Student Center at Marist College in Poughkeepsie. You are invited to join senior representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other federal agencies to share your thoughts on conservation, recreation and reconnecting people to the outdoors.

To Register
Go to www.doi.gov/americasgreatoutdoors/Poughk...ion-information.cfm# for complete information about the August 6 listening session, including how to register and how to provide input if you are unable to attend in person.

General Information
Go to www.doi.gov/americasgreatoutdoors/ for general information about America's Great Outdoors and other scheduled listening sessions.