The Koch brothers and their big-industry allies have for years had their sights on privatizing and profiting off of America’s public lands. Their efforts took a leap forward when Republicans in Congress moved the Koch agenda forward by allowing the Land and Water Conservation Fund to expire at the end of September.
In an op-ed in the Arizona Daily-Star, Arizona Sierra Club Director Sany Bahr calls out the billionaire Kochs and the Republicans they back for threatening Arizona’s natural beauty:
Arizona has been called the “land of extremes…land of contradictions” because of its unique beauty.
The Kochs have been described similarly, but because of their greed and hypocrisy. The Koch brothers will continue to advocate for what is best for their profits, even if that means the destruction of landmarks and natural wonders that have been beloved for generations.
Arizona must fight to keep its environment as enriched as always. We can’t allow the Koch brothers to find more riches through its destruction.
Read the full op-ed below and more about the Kochs’ efforts to privatize and profit off of public lands in Bridge Project’s recent report, “The Kochs’ Campaign to Privatize and Make More Money Off Our Public Lands.”