In your America the Beautiful plan, you challenged "all of us as Americans to join together in pursuit of a goal of conserving at least 30 percent of our lands and waters by 2030." You made clear that we must "give every child in America the chance to experience the wonders of nature."

We have just the place for you. In the center of the Gulf of Maine there lies a place known as Cashes Ledge. Within it there are deep, healthy kep forests, which are a hotspot for whales and dolphins, a winter feeding ground for Atlantic puffins, and one of the last, best places to find Atlantic cod in the Gulf. It's a true national treasure.

Keeping this ecosystem healthy will be critical in building resilience for the whole Gulf of Maine in the face of rising temperatures and other threats.

Please permanently protect this amazing place, so future generations can marvel at the abundant life off our shores.