2007 Salute to the Parks Awards Gala
Protecting America's Heritage

Wednesday, March 28, 2007 · The National Building Museum

The March 28th Salute to the Parks gala reminded each guest that by working collectively and individually, we can make a difference in the fight for a healthy, accessible national park system. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne offered remarks on the National Parks Centennial Initiative and provided a call to action to look ahead to 2016--the Park System's 100th anniversary--and to recommit to preserve the parks' natural, historic, and cultural treasures for generations to come.  It was terrific to honor park heroes such as Senator Lamar Alexander and the National Geographic Society, and we are proud to report that the event raised nearly $700,000 that will go directly to NPCA's important work.

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