Thread by @NPCA

.@SecretaryZinke is a self-described “Teddy Roosevelt guy,” but his first year at @Interior has shown far more differences than similarities between the two. #WhatWouldTeddySay (thread)

Happy 146th birthday, Yellowstone! Roosevelt called for preserving our parks for ours and future generations – which also means, not pricing people out. Unfortunately, @SecretaryZinke has recommended nearly tripling entrance fees to 17 national parks, including Yellowstone.

Teddy committed to protecting public lands after exploring what is now @YosemiteNPS. Rolling back protections for these lands, as @SecretaryZinke has continued to do, wasn't in the cards then, and shouldn't be now. #KeepItPublic

Teddy Roosevelt sought to protect public lands for future generations, doubling the number of sites in the @NatlParkService. @SecretaryZinke has repeatedly bowed to special interests, putting fragile ecosystems at risk for generations to come. #WhatWouldTeddySay

Roosevelt believed the federal government was responsible for protecting our natural resources, open spaces and communities. Throughout regulatory rollbacks, @SecretaryZinke has prioritized special interests over these long-held responsibilities. #ProtectOurCoasts

Teddy signed the Antiquities Act into law. It has been used to create nearly 25% of existing @NatlParkService sites, as well as protected waters. @SecretaryZinke recently proposed opening the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts to offshore oil and gas exploration. #ProtectOurCoasts

TR set aside 42 million acres as national forests, wildlife refuges and areas of special interest during his time as president for the benefit of the American public. @SecretaryZinke has made it clear that public lands no longer include the public. #KeepItPublic

Roosevelt used the Antiquities Act to protect @GrandCanyonNPS from mining, but @SecretaryZinke removed protections from Bears Ears Nat'l Monument, opening it to oil & gas development. Bears Ears was originally protected by @BarackObama under the Antiquities Act #MonumentsForAll

He may liken himself to a rough-riding Teddy Roosevelt, but @SecretaryZinke’s actions don't come close to the legacy of the conservationist president. We need you to stand up for our public lands now more than ever. Join us npca.org.