To the surprise of most Americans, and the consternation of many in the "mainstream" media, Vice President Mike Pence highlighted the Trump Administration's environmental record during the recent VP debate. Citing the President's signing of the historic bill, Mr. Pence lauded the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) as "the largest investment in our public lands and public parks in 100 years."
The Associated Press said the GAOA is the "most significant conservation legislation enacted in nearly half a century." The National Parks Conservation Association called it "a conservationist's dream."