National Parks Conservation Association

Our Mission

We're protecting and enhancing America's National Park System for present and future generations.

  • Press Release

    Parks Group Raises Warning as Park Service Prepares for Shutdown with No Funding Deal in Sight

    Sep 2023

    “As our country barrels towards a government shutdown, our national parks and park staff have no choice but to prepare for the worst-case scenario and that’s closing the parks."…

  • Podcast Episode

    A Reporter 'On the Brink' at Cape Hatteras

    Sep 2023

    Near Cape Hatteras, the rising ocean is causing homes to collapse, creating devastating losses and dangerous conditions. Journalist Melanie D.G. Kaplan shares what she learned while reporting on the crisis.

  • Magazine Article

    Battle Lines

    Fall 2023 | By Katherine DeGroff

    For decades, advocates have defended Manassas National Battlefield Park from one threat after another. Now with the specter of a massive data center project looming, they may be facing their…

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