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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.

Thank Walmart for Protecting Wilderness Battlefield

Send a note of thanks to Walmart's CEO for NOT building at the Battle of the Wilderness site and for helping to protect America's sacred places for our children and grandchildren.

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Northwest Regional Office: Who We Are

Seattle, WA

1200 5th Avenue, Suite 1925
Seattle, WA 98101

Main: 206.903.1444
Fax: 206.903.1448
Email: ssmith@npca.org

Meet the Staff

DID YOU KNOW...

For every dollar spent by the U.S. government on national parks, $4 is returned to the park’s local economy.

NPCA saw a clear need for a presence in the Pacific Northwest due to a number of unique threats to its parks. The rivers and streams of Olympic, Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and John Day Fossil Beds support several species of fish, including salmon that are continuously threatened by pollution and habitat loss. Meanwhile, parks in Washington State face poor air quality and dense traffic congestion due to their proximity to large cities.

NPCA has worked to expand the northwest boundary of Mount Rainier National Park to alleviate crowding and intrusion from surrounding areas. NPCA's Northwest office also prevented Mount Rainier from outsourcing its Park Service jobs – a practice that could have potentially threatened the high quality of our parks' protection and visitors' experiences. NPCA staff has worked with elected officials, tribal communities, and residents to achieve these and other objectives.

NPCA Northwest Supporters Make a Difference at Mount Rainier National Park

September 24, 2011— More than 75 volunteers joined NPCA at Sunrise this year for restoration and trail work, making National Public Lands Day 2011 a true success. The day began with a dedication of the reconstructed Glacier Basin Trail at the White River Campground and of course, coffee. The weather was glorious and we had several partner groups participate such as the Washington Trails Association, The Mountaineers, Washington Ski Touring Club, the Bushwackers, and the Boy Scouts. Hundreds of native plants were planted and dozens of trails were repaired. Many thanks to everyone who participated! Remember to mark your calendars for next year: National Public Lands Day will be held on September 29, 2012.