Power of Place — People, Purpose, and the Next 250 Years
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, we gather in Daytona Beach, Florida, where layers of history, innovation, and natural beauty converge. From the enduring stone walls of Castillo de San Marcos to the boundless skies of Canaveral National Seashore to the vibrant ecosystems of Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, this location reminds us that place matters.
This year’s theme invites us to reflect on how place shapes identity and action—and how together we can chart a bold, inclusive, and resilient path forward for the stewardship of public lands.