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Protect National Parks by Protecting Waterways

Tell the Obama Administration to protect our water by adopting new Clean Water Act guidelines and proceed with developing new rules that protect wetlands and streams surrounding and flowing into national parks and our Great Waters, like the Everglades.

Thank Secretary Salazar for Protecting the Grand Canyon from New Uranium Mines

Show your appreciation for the Department of the Interior's decision to stop new uranium mining near Grand Canyon National Park. Send Interior Secretary Salazar a thank-you today!

Thank President Obama for Using the Antiquities Act at Fort Monroe

President Obama has just used the Antiquites Act for the first time during his presidency to proclaim Fort Monroe in Virginia a national monument. Please take a moment to send a personal thank-you note to the president letting him know you support this.

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Indiana Dunes: National Park, Regional Treasure

National Park, Regional Treasure | Faces | Project Partners | Research

After more than two years of research and listening to people who love Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, NPCA, The Field Museum of Chicago, and the Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands is pleased to make The Future of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore available to all (PDF/4.6 MB).

Our recommendations are available for download separate from the report.

We read through and analyzed nearly 50 plans and heard from nearly 500 people about the challenges and opportunities at the National Lakeshore.

In this report we present thoughtful, informed ideas for the future of this great national park, with a goal of sparking action and cooperation to strengthen and safeguard it.

Many plans have been developed for Indiana Dunes, but few have led to action. We hope that fresh eyes and an independent outlook can help stimulate new discussion and action.

If you have questions about the report, please contact Lynn McClure lmcclure@npca.org or 312-263-0111.

Download the Full Report > (PDF/4.6 MB)

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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

Faces of Indiana Dunes

NPCA highlights the “Faces of Indiana Dunes,” featuring comments, photos and videos from people who care about the park. Read what other visitors have to say and add your voice (or face!) to those who care about the our national parks.
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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Slideshow

Every year more than two million people visit Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore at the southern tip of Lake Michigan to enjoy its renowned beaches, towering sand dunes, and beautiful bird-filled ponds and marshes. View a Slideshow >

Project Sponsors

This strategic plan is sponsored by The Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, ArcelorMittal and a dedicated group of National Parks Conservation Association members.