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      <image:caption>As a nonprofit rooted in the Appalachian region, we advocate to protect public lands from exploitation — whether by extractive industry, overdevelopment, or government overreach. What’s happening in Big Cypress isn’t just a Florida issue, it’s a warning for every region across America, especially those of us in rural areas like Appalachia where land is vast, oversight is weak, and vulnerable communities are too often silenced.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We must insist on environmental reviews that ensure public input, respect Indigenous consultation, and uphold protections guaranteed by law and the Constitution. These processes are essential to safeguarding our lands, communities, and rights.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A local East Tennessee farm, pre-devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.</image:caption>
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