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Park Service Forced to Report Information on Slavery, Climate Change, For Potential Erasure from National Parks
If some of these changes are made, visitors may miss out on the full picture of history and nature that they deserve at our parks. Americans count on our parks…
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National Parks Conservation Association President and CEO Theresa Pierno to Step Down from Role at End of Year
"The time is right for me to hand the reins over to the next person who will continue this proud legacy of leading what NPCA’s founder called the ‘fearless and…
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Parks Group Unveils ‘Blackwell Blueprint’ to Drive Growth for Latino National Park Site
"We are grateful to everyone who raised their hand to help create this visionary plan for the little park that could, the Blackwell National Historic Site." -- NPCA's Cristóbal López.
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Parks Group Rejects Transfer Proposal for Alcatraz
"Congress now faces a choice: stand up for Alcatraz and the stories it holds or allow our national parks to be sacrificed for political gain" -- NPCA Senior Vice President…
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NPCA Responds to Wildfires’ Destruction to Grand Canyon National Park
NPCA stands ready to support efforts to rebuild and restore what’s been lost and ensure the National Park Service has the resources it needs to protect the Grand Canyon experience…
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Press Release Parks Group to Congress: Our National Parks Need More Staff and Funding, Not Less "Our national parks are among the most unifying and cherished places in the country. They deserve more investment, more protection and more respect than this.” - John Garder, NPCA's Senior Director of Budget & Appropriations
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Press Release Supreme Court Ruling Greenlights Mass Layoffs, Parks Groups Warn National Parks and Thousands of Park Staff in Jeopardy New Analysis Highlights Real-World Impacts of Ongoing Staffing Cuts to National Parks
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Press Release Ignoring Public Outcry, House Votes for National Park Service Staffing Cuts "Lawmakers must do better before we become the generation that stands by as our national parks and the American legacy collapse.” - Daniel Hart, NPCA's Director of Clean Energy and Climate Policy
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Press Release Staffing Crisis at National Parks Reaches Breaking Point, New Data Shows 24% Decline in Permanent Workforce "National parks cannot properly function at the staffing levels this administration has reduced them to. And it’s only getting worse." - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO
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Press Release Parks Group Opposes “Alligator Alcatraz” Detention Center in the Everglades Floridians of every political stripe, including members of the Trump administration, have fought to make the Everglades the greatest environmental success story of all time. We must not risk all this progress for an inhumane facility like this.
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Press Release Senate Bill Slashes Critical Park Staff as Summer Crowds Surge Nationwide "This bill is an affront to park lovers near and far, and could destabilize the places people go to hike, fish and connect with America’s historic and cultural resources." - Daniel Hart, NPCA's Director of Clean Energy and Climate Policy
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Press Release Intrepid Travel Takes a Stand to Protect U.S. National Parks with New Partnership $50,000 donation to National Parks Conservation Association kicks off urgent conservation push
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Press Release New Park Signs Undermine Rangers, Aim to Erase History Forcing rangers to post these signs is an outrage and shows deep contempt for their work to preserve and tell all American stories.
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Press Release Senate Committee Abandons National Park Staff in Reckless Budget Proposal "This bill turns its back on America’s most treasured places and the dedicated public servants who protect them." - Daniel Hart, NPCA's Director of Clean Energy and Climate Policy
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Press Release Ghost Orchid Proposed for Endangered Species Act Protections The ghost orchid is a rare, beautiful species. There is only one national park site where it can be found: Big Cypress National Preserve.
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Press Release Parks Group Rebukes Secretary Burgum’s Misrepresentation of National Park Staffing “Secretary Burgum’s narrative doesn’t match the reality unfolding in our parks. The Park Service is in a full-blown staffing crisis." - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO
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Press Release Find Inspiration for Your Next Park Visit with Video Guides by National Parks Conservation Association and Travelodge® by Wyndham The Park POV Series continues with unique ways to explore our national parks
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Press Release Trump Administration Reverses Course, Brings Plastics Back to Litter National Parks "How we treat our most beloved national parks says a lot about who we are as a nation. NPCA will continue to fight to keep single-use plastics out of our parks." -- NPCA's Deputy Vice President Sarah Gaines Barmeyer
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Press Release House Advances Budget Bill Reducing National Park Service Staff Amid Peak Visitation "This reconciliation bill will undoubtedly destabilize park operations and cause damage to the nation’s most valuable natural and cultural resources." - Daniel Hart, NPCA's Director of Clean Energy and Climate Policy
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Press Release New Order Threatens Park Service’s Efforts to Protect and Explore American History New signs at parks could have a chilling effect on rangers just trying to do their jobs and tell the truth. This new order sets a dangerous precedent of prioritizing nostalgia over truth.
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Press Release National Park Service Alaska Regional Office Decimated by Staff Cuts and Consolidation As the National Park Service prepares for even more unthinkable staff cuts, regional offices across the country are already reeling.
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Press Release Mount Rainier Rolls Out Limited Seasonal Reservation System "In these times of staffing cuts and uncertainty, we’ll take this glimmer of hope for Mount Rainier, but the national park and its visitors deserve a more reliable experience" -- NPCA Northwest Regional Director Rob Smith
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Press Release Backdoor public land deal advances, putting Zion and Utah public lands at risk “Let’s call this what it is: an attempt by some members of Congress to auction off America’s public lands."—NPCA's Southwest Campaign Director, Cory MacNulty
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Press Release Administration Takes Aim at Funding That Safeguards National Parks and Public Health "This action will weaken conservation efforts across our Park System, from Acadia to Yosemite.” - Kristen Brengel, NPCA's SVP of Government Affairs
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Press Release President Trump’s Proposed Budget Could Decimate At Least 350 National Park Sites “The president’s proposed budget plan is beyond extreme. It is catastrophic. If enacted by Congress, our national park system would be completely decimated." - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO
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Press Release President Trump’s Proposed Budget Takes Axe to National Park Service “This is the most extreme, unrealistic and destructive National Park Service budget a President has ever proposed in the agency’s 109-year history. It’s nothing less than an all-out assault on America’s national parks.” - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO
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Press Release Congress Escalates Attacks on National Park Staff in New Budget Proposal "Rather than supporting our park staff during this challenging time, Congress is doubling down, further straining an overwhelmed Park Service." - Kristen Brengel, NPCA's SVP of Government Affairs
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Press Release Bipartisan Bill Aims to Extend Critical National Park Maintenance Funding “We're ready to work with Congress to keep this funding going, tackle more repairs and leave a legacy worthy of these treasured places." - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO
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Press Release Yosemite Introduces Scaled Back Reservation System for Summer 2025 "Last year, over 4 million people visited Yosemite, with a more expansive reservation system in place. Smart planning doesn’t mean fewer people, just a better experience for all” -- NPCA Sierra Nevada Program Manager Mark Rose
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