Washington, D.C. – The National Parks Second Century Commission will conclude its work on Thursday, September 24, with the release of its final report: Advancing the National Park Idea.
Chaired by former Senators Howard H. Baker, Jr. (R-TN) and J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. (D-LA), the National Parks Second Century Commission is a first-in-a-generation effort to examine the national parks today, and chart a vision for their second century of service to the nation. The Commission consists of nearly 30 national leaders and experts with a broad range of experience, including scientists, historians, conservationists, academics, business leaders, policy experts, and retired National Park Service executives.
WHO:
Senator Baker, Senator Johnston, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, and Commissioners
WHAT:
Release of the Final Report and Telephone Media Briefing
WHEN:
Thursday, September 24, 12:30PM ET
CALL IN:
800-791-2345, conference code 77907
The National Parks Second Century Commission was convened by the National Parks Conservation Association; it first met in August 2008.
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