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Parks thrive when the lands around them are healthy. The air, water and wildlife that move in and out of parks must be safe and protected for parks to flourish.
The true value of a place isn’t measured in dollars or acres, but in the lives it has touched. And while national parks account for just over 3% of protected lands, they are hubs for much larger landscapes and ecosystems.
Experts agree that we must fully protect 30% of our lands and waters to guard against the worst impacts of climate change. Parks are natural anchors for this plan. By building outward from places people know, love and value, we can enhance national parks while helping to protect every place on Earth from the impacts of climate change.
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7 Places Worth Saving
By protecting the areas surrounding national parks, the U.S. can build resilient landscapes that prevent the worst effects of climate change and species loss.
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Tribal Nations and Conservation Groups Sue To Protect Mojave Desert Water from Cadiz Project
The Cadiz project, also known as Mojave Groundwater Bank, is a proposed groundwater mining project that would privatize, pump and unsustainably export billions of gallons of water a year for…
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Read more about Secretary Burgum must protect our monuments.
ActiveAction Secretary Burgum must protect our monuments. We are on the verge of what could be the largest rollback of protections for national parks and monuments in U.S. history.
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Read more about Big Bend is no place for a border wall.
ActiveAction Big Bend is no place for a border wall. New plans to build a border barrier through one of our country’s most iconic landscapes, the Big Bend region, risk permanent damage to the area – including Big Bend National Park, the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River and Amistad National Recreation Area.
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Read more about Protect National Parks on the National Mall
ActiveAction Protect National Parks on the National Mall Sign the petition urging President Trump to protect our national parks.
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Read more about Protect Arizona Landscapes
ActiveAction Protect Arizona Landscapes Urge the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of the Interior to halt border wall construction in Arizona’s national parks and protect these irreplaceable landscapes. We must safeguard wildlife corridors and one-of-a-kind landscapes before it’s too late.
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They have history from the past, a valuable present to us today, and something that needs to be preserved and protected for the future generations! — Bruce
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Read more about Stop I-11 Through The Avra Valley: Protect Saguaro National Park
Advocacy in Action Stop I-11 Through The Avra Valley: Protect Saguaro National Park A proposed highway corridor threatens critical wildlife habitat and fragile desert landscapes at Saguaro National Park. NPCA is working to stop this destructive route and push for smarter options that protect our national parks and public lands.
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Read more about Protecting The Painted Hills
NPCA at Work Protecting The Painted Hills The Painted Hills, one of three park units that make up John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, are home to some of the rarest paleontological features in North America that tell a unique story of changing climate, and plant and animal life over millions of years. Through collaborative restoration and shared stewardship, NPCA and its partners are working to reconnect lands, strengthen the monument, and ensure that this remarkable landscape is permanently protected.
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Read more about Stop Unauthorized Mining in Mojave National Preserve
Advocacy in Action Stop Unauthorized Mining in Mojave National Preserve National parks are no place for foreign-owned mining operations
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Read more about New National Monument Protects the Greater Joshua Tree Landscape
Victory New National Monument Protects the Greater Joshua Tree Landscape In the face of threats of climate change and habitat loss, a new national monument will protect critical habitat, promote equitable access to nature, and preserve the desert's rich cultural history.
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Read more about National Parks in the Delaware River Watershed
NPCA AT WORK National Parks in the Delaware River Watershed The Delaware River watershed is known for the amazing recreational opportunities at its national parks and public lands, from paddling and hiking throughout the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and its National Wild and Scenic Rivers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, or learning about our nation’s history at First State National Historical Park in Delaware.
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Read more about Support the Proposed Chesapeake National Recreation Area
NPCA at Work Support the Proposed Chesapeake National Recreation Area The Chesapeake Bay is worth inclusion in the National Park System to enhance public access and protection.
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Read more about Oxon Cove Park and Oxon Hill Farm Are National Treasures Worthy of Protection
NPCA at Work Oxon Cove Park and Oxon Hill Farm Are National Treasures Worthy of Protection Protecting, interpreting and enhancing the history and environment at this urban oasis is critical. Unfortunately, development threats and underfunding have plagued this park site for decades.
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Read more about Don't Divide Our Habitats, Ecosystems and Communities
NPCA at Work Don't Divide Our Habitats, Ecosystems and Communities Oppose new walls and fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Read more about Keep Crater Lake Wild
NPCA at Work Keep Crater Lake Wild A wilderness designation will preserve Crater Lake, its wildlife and its outdoor recreation opportunities forever. It's time to give this iconic park the protection it deserves.
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Read more about Don’t Drain Our Desert Water
NPCA at Work Don’t Drain Our Desert Water NPCA is standing with local communities and Tribes to fight a destructive groundwater mining project that would drain 16 billion gallons of water each year from beneath the California desert
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Read more about New Border Barriers Threaten Our National Parks. Communities Are Fighting Back
Blog Post New Border Barriers Threaten Our National Parks. Communities Are Fighting Back It all started in February, when eagle-eyed park advocates noticed that the Trump administration had quietly made changes to an online map.
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Read more about Trump Administration Moves Closer to Revoking Chaco Canyon Protections
Press Release Trump Administration Moves Closer to Revoking Chaco Canyon Protections The Department of Interior is giving only 14 days for the public to weigh in on a proposal that could devastate the landscape surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park
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Read more about President Trump Signs Order to Slash Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah
Press Release President Trump Signs Order to Slash Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah "President Trump’s order to slash protections for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante is both a betrayal to the American people and illegal. No president has the authority to erase or shrink a national monument with the stroke of a pen, and we will continue to fight this at every step."—Tiernan Sittenfeld, NPCA's President and CEO
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Read more about Cadiz Pipeline Permit Threatens Mojave Desert Groundwater
Press Release Cadiz Pipeline Permit Threatens Mojave Desert Groundwater “The facts are clear. This groundwater mining proposal would drain the desert and rob the Mojave of its rare springs and wildlife habitat."—NPCA's Chance Wilcox, California Desert Associate Director
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Read more about Court Reverses Decision on Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments, Sends Back to U.S. District Court in Utah
Press Release Court Reverses Decision on Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments, Sends Back to U.S. District Court in Utah "These monuments were never meant to be on a political roller coaster. The Antiquities Act is clear: it gives presidents the authority to designate national monuments, but no president has the authority to dismantle them."–Erika Pollard, NPCA's Southwest Campaign Director
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Read more about Trump Administration Announces Proposed Rollbacks of Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Reforms, Slashes Opportunities for Public Input
Press Release Trump Administration Announces Proposed Rollbacks of Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Reforms, Slashes Opportunities for Public Input Proposal Raises Concerns Over Impacts on Public Lands, Including National Parks
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Read more about Parks Group Seeks Emergency Court Action to Protect Mojave National Preserve
Press Release Parks Group Seeks Emergency Court Action to Protect Mojave National Preserve Preliminary Injunction Motion Filed to Prevent Further Damage To National Park
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Read more about Reimagining the River
Report Reimagining the River A first look at potential recreation & economic opportunities along a restored Mississippi River in the Twin Cities.
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Read more about Interior Order Weakens Wilderness Stewardship of up to 80% of National Park Service Lands
Press Release Interior Order Weakens Wilderness Stewardship of up to 80% of National Park Service Lands “This administration’s order threatens to upend the bipartisan tradition of protecting wilderness areas at the highest level." - NPCA President and CEO Tiernan Sittenfeld
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Read more about 5 National Parks Most Threatened by Mining Exploration
Blog Post 5 National Parks Most Threatened by Mining Exploration Demand for critical minerals is surging worldwide, fueling a 21st-century gold rush across the United States — and some of our nation’s most iconic landscapes are directly in its path.
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Read more about Major Rollback Threatens Conservation in Public Land Management, Abandoning Progress for Parks
Press Release Major Rollback Threatens Conservation in Public Land Management, Abandoning Progress for Parks "This rollback is the latest attempt by the administration to chip away at America's conservation legacy while ignoring the will of the people."—Beau Kiklis, NPCA's Associate Director of Energy and Landscape Conservation
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Read more about A Smarter Path Forward: Safeguarding National Parks Amid Explosive AI and Data Center Growth
Report A Smarter Path Forward: Safeguarding National Parks Amid Explosive AI and Data Center Growth The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is driving massive data center development across Virginia and the broader Mid-Atlantic region, demanding extraordinary amounts of land, water, and energy. The physical reality of this digital revolution is landing squarely on the doorsteps of our most treasured landscapes: the region’s national parks. Without new policies and frameworks for responsible growth, development pressures in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia increasingly threaten the region’s national parks.
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Read more about NPCA Rewind 2025
NPCA NPCA Rewind 2025 As the year comes to a close, join us as we recap all we’ve accomplished together for our national parks — the obstacles we’ve faced, the celebrations we’ve shared and the meaningful difference your support has made.
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Read more about A Victory for the Okefenokee
Resource A Victory for the Okefenokee NPCA helped protect Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge from the threat of a damaging mine.
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Read more about Home Sweet Home? How NPCA is Helping Migrating Birds Return to the Appalachians
Report Home Sweet Home? How NPCA is Helping Migrating Birds Return to the Appalachians As Steve Goodman ventures deeper into the towering forest, he keeps his ears open and binoculars close. With a recording device on hand, he is on a quest to find a dazzling blue bird—and no, it’s not just for fun.
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Read more about Save the Dinosaurs
Podcast Episode Save the Dinosaurs Dinosaur National Monument preserves one of the richest collections of Jurassic remains on Earth. But could a push for energy development threaten this beloved park and its rare fossils?
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Read more about Monuments Protected Under the Antiquities Act
Resource Monuments Protected Under the Antiquities Act The Antiquities Act of 1906 is one of our nation's most important conservation tools. Used to safeguard and preserve federal lands and cultural and historical sites for all Americans to enjoy, 18 presidents have used this authority and have designated 168 national monuments.
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Read more about A New Monument for an Old Hero?
Podcast Episode A New Monument for an Old Hero? A proposed Chuckwalla National Monument near Joshua Tree National Park would protect the threatened Mojave Desert tortoise and help many other species thrive, including people.
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Read more about Sustaining Indiana Beaches
Resource Sustaining Indiana Beaches The scenic beaches of Indiana Dunes are disappearing. In order to sustain this critical asset to Indiana’s economy and quality of life, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must conduct a federal damage mitigation feasibility study.
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Read more about A Watershed Moment for the Chesapeake
Resource A Watershed Moment for the Chesapeake The largest estuary in North America, the Chesapeake Bay watershed encompasses 64,000 square miles including six states and the District of Columbia—it’s a thriving ecosystem that has sustained Native peoples for centuries and played a pivotal role in American history. With its ecological and cultural significance, the Chesapeake has become a symbol of the delicate balance between human activity and nature.
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Read more about A Sound Investment: Restoring the Great Lakes in Our National Parks
Report A Sound Investment: Restoring the Great Lakes in Our National Parks These success stories highlight the important role our national parks play in restoring the Great Lakes – the largest source of fresh water on the planet.
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Read more about Data Centers
Fact Sheet Data Centers Data centers are environmentally problematic in a variety of ways. Specifically, data centers consume as much energy as 25,000 households per year and millions of gallons of water a day. They also disrupt communities with noise and health violations. Data centers can threaten national parks and drinking water quality.
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Read more about What Is a National Monument?
Fact Sheet What Is a National Monument? A brief explanation of what these important public lands are and how they differ from national parks and other sites managed by the federal government.
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Read more about "Paving Tundra"
Documentary "Paving Tundra" Experience northeast Alaska’s national parks, wildlife and Alaska Native communities most impacted by the proposed Ambler mining road in this short documentary.
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Read more about Rim of the Valley Corridor Special Resource Study Area
Interactive Map Rim of the Valley Corridor Special Resource Study Area View a map of natural and cultural features.
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