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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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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…
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Administration Delivers Devasting Blow to National Park Species Recovery
"This rule ignores decades of conservation science and could undermine recovery efforts for more than 600 species, from salmon in Olympic to grizzlies in Yellowstone, that rely on lands and…
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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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Veterans, National Park Advocates Join in Opposition to Triumphal Arch
“We find unity in our national parks. T
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Press Release National Parks Conservation Association Announces Ed Stierli as Vice President of Government Affairs "We are truly in the fight of our lives to protect our national parks. Ed is a tested leader and ideally suited to tackle the many challenges we face,” said Tiernan Sittenfeld, NPCA's President & CEO
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Press Release Grand Teton Wildlife, Visitor Experience Threatened by Proposed Changes to Moose-Wilson Corridor "Given the comprehensive environmental, scientific, and community inputs that lead to a plan finalized a decade ago, NPCA is deeply disappointed by a fast-moving proposal that would forever change this fragile landscape" -- NPCA Grand Teton Senior Program Manager Allison Michalski
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Press Release North Carolina General Assembly Makes Historic Investment in Wildlife Crossings NPCA joins fellow members of the Safe Passage coalition in applauding millions of dollars in new recurring funding for wildlife crossings that will help keep people and park wildlife safe.
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Press Release Victory for Manassas! Proposed Massive Data Center Digital Gateway Threat Ends “This victory sends a clear message to developers everywhere that our national parks are no place for data centers." -- NPCA's Kyle Hart
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Press Release National Park Advocates Applaud New Miami-Dade County Proposal to Protect Wetlands Securing these thousands of acres of critical ecosystems for long-term protection within Big Cypress National Preserve is a once-in-a-generation conservation opportunity.
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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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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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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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Press Release New Report Explores Future Opportunities for a Restored Mississippi River Our "Reimagining the River," report reveals opportunities to expand recreation, strengthen community connections, and generate economic benefits for the Twin Cities region.
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Press Release Senate Committee Advances Critical Bill to Fix National Parks "As America approaches its 250th anniversary, there’s no better way to honor this milestone than by investing in the places that protect and tell our shared history." - Emily Douce, NPCA's Acting Vice President of Government Affairs
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Press Release Coalition Files Suit, Unites to Save West Potomac Park from Unlawful Trump Transformation Irreplaceable National Park Site Threatened By Proposal for Another Trump Construction Project
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Press Release Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Management Plan Survives Congressional Threat "Today, the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument management plan will remain intact, and that’s a testament to the chorus of voices that showed up to protect this incredible landscape from attacks in Congress."–Cory MacNulty, NPCA's Southwest Campaign Director
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Press Release Court Blocks Censorship and Erasure of American History and Science at National Parks Injunction Halts Effort to Unlawfully Remove History and Science from Park Displays
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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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Press Release Administration Guts Marine Monument Protections, Threatens Park Wildlife “This attempt to remove protections from marine monuments is illegal. The American people have repeatedly supported protection for more marine areas – not less."
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Press Release Congress One Step Closer to Tackling Long-Overdue Repair Needs in National Parks "Tackling our national parks’ maintenance backlog has never been more urgent...With the nation’s 250th anniversary just weeks away, we must renew our commitment to preserving these places in perpetuity." - Tiernan Sittenfeld, NPCA's President and CEO
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Press Release FOIA Documents Reveal Park Service Concerns on Community Access and Environmental Protections Ignored in Rush to Expand Rock Creek Park Tennis Center Rock Creek Tennis Center leasing process flawed from the start; Trump administration prioritizes private interest over public access and protection of public land, waters and wildlife.
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Press Release Momentum Builds to Fix National Parks "The strong bipartisan support behind the America the Beautiful Act demonstrates what national parks do best: bring people together." - Emily Douce, NPCA's Acting VP of Government Affairs
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Press Release House Rejects Deep Funding Cuts to National Parks Amid Staffing Crisis and Busy Summer Season “Just last year, members of Congress came together to pass a budget that supported our parks and their staff. They must do it again. Our parks and the people who protect and keep them running deserve more investment, more protection and greater commitment to their future.” - John Garder, NPCA's Sr. Director of Budget & Appropriations
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Press Release House Transportation Bill Provides Modest Increases to National Park, Other Infrastructure Funding Amid Surging Visitation "Americans overwhelmingly agree that our national parks are worth investing in so they can be protected and enjoyed for generations to come. This bill is a start but misses the mark." - Emily Douce, NPCA's Acting VP of Government Affairs
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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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Press Release Expanded Hunting Directive in Some National Park Sites Defies Long-Term Protection National Parks Conservation Association fears these changes could compromise both the long-term protection of wildlife and visitor safety.
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Press Release The Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks Receives NPCA’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award "We’re deeply grateful for their enduring commitment and proud to stand beside them and to honor them...Together, we remain resolute in defending our nation’s cultural and natural heritage for current and future generations.” - Tiernan Sittenfeld, NPCA's President & CEO
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Press Release Lawsuit Challenges Department of Interior’s Rubberstamping of Mining in California’s Mojave National Preserve "This is an extraordinary betrayal of our parks, and we are filing litigation to defend the Mojave for the generations that come after us."–Chance Wilcox, NPCA's California Desert Program Manager
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