NPCA’s Writing on National Parks

• Policy Update Position on H.R. 538, H.R. 1644, and H.R. 2288 Sep 2015 NPCA submitted the following positions on legislation considered by the House Natural Resource Committee on September 9-10, 2015.
• Policy Update Position on New England Coral Canyons and Seamounts Area Sep 2015 NPCA submitted the following position to President Obama.
• Press Release It’s official! Final Plan for Biscayne National Park Signed – Implementation of Marine Reserve Set to Begin Sep 2015 Statement by Caroline McLaughlin, Biscayne Program Manager for the National Parks Conservation Association
• Press Release Groups Find Draft Environmental Assessment of Industrial Hog Facility in Buffalo River Watershed Significantly Flawed Sep 2015 Buffalo River Coalition submits comments to federal agencies calling for thorough environmental review that does not ignore facts and science
• Press Release US Groups Applaud Alberta Decision to Protect Crown of the Continent Sep 2015 Conservation groups commend decision by Alberta government to protect Castle Wildland just north of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park.
• Blog Post Why Are We Neglecting One of Our Country’s Greatest Rivers? Sep 2015 | By Vanessa Mazal Archaic laws and short-sighted management threaten the irreplaceable Colorado.
• Press Release Obama Calls for Public-Private Investment in National Parks Sep 2015 President's Proposed National Park Centennial Package Would Provide Major Funding Solutions for Projects, Engage Youth for 100th Anniversary of Park System
• Press Release New Everglades Management Plan Means Improved Visitor Experiences and More Access to the Park Aug 2015 After more than a decade of research, planning, and an extensive public comment process, the National Park Service released their final General Management Plan for Everglades National Park.
• Blog Post The 'Outrageous Evil' That Led to the Birth of the National Park Service Aug 2015 | By Clark Bunting Today, the National Park Service celebrates its 99th birthday. Establishing an agency dedicated to the care of America’s national parks is one of our country’s most visionary accomplishments. The lands and landmarks our park rangers protect are among the world’s greatest wonders.
• Press Release Methane Rule Means Important Protections for National Parks Aug 2015 Statement by Stephanie Kodish, NPCA Clean Air Program
• Blog Post Trivia Challenge: A Stockpile of Cold War History Aug 2015 | By Jennifer Errick Q: Numerous national park sites commemorate military engagements. Only one specifically interprets the history of the standoff that estranged two superpowers for more than four decades and threatened the future of life on Earth: the Cold War. Can you name this national park site?
• Press Release NPCA Responds to Draft Moab Master Leasing Plan and EIS Aug 2015 Statement by David Nimkin, Southwest Senior Regional Director, National Parks Conservation Association
• Blog Post The Elk Can’t Speak: Denying Pollution Doesn’t Help National Parks Aug 2015 | By Stephanie Kodish A large industrial trade organization representing some of the biggest polluters in the United States put out a series of misleading ads that ignore facts about pollution in national parks.
• Press Release Groups Hail Legislation to Preserve Nationally Treasured Women's History Site Aug 2015 Senator Mikulski introduces bill to include Sewall-Belmont House in National Park System
• Press Release Pullman Partner Groups Honored with National Award for Work to Create Chicago's First National Park Aug 2015 NPCA honors eight organizations with the national Marjory Stoneman Douglas Conservation Award for their work to establish Chicago’s first national park.
• Press Release Statement on the Obama Administration's Clean Power Plan Aug 2015 Statement by Mark Wenzler, Senior Vice President of Conservation Programs for the National Parks Conservation Association
• Blog Post Parks after Dark: 9 Ideas for Nighttime Fun Aug 2015 | By Jennifer Errick Summer nights may be short, but national parks often host extra activities to educate and entertain visitors during this popular tourist season. Whether you’re exploring on your own or hanging out with a ranger, try a few of these excuses to stay out late in special places.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 22, the DRIVE Act Jul 2015 In July 2015, the Senate passed the DRIVE Act as part of HR 22. It renews the federal surface transportation law that provides federal funding for roads, bridges, and transit throughout the country including national parks.
• Press Release Florida Congressional Delegation Spearheads Anti-Coral Reef and Fisheries Protection Legislation Jul 2015 Bill Would Have Far Reaching Implications, Jeopardizing Coastal National Parks Across the Country
• Blog Post Meet the Three People Least Impressed with the Grand Canyon Jul 2015 | By Katherine DeGroff Not everyone is amazed by the grandeur of the Grand Canyon—but these three unimpressed girls made one NPCA staffer love the park even more.
• Press Release National Parks Plagued by Significant Air Pollution Impacts, Finds New Analysis Jul 2015 Majority of Parks Experience Days Risky for Vulnerable Visitors; Four Parks Regularly Unsafe for Most People
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 1684, the Foreign Spill Protection Act Jul 2015 NPCA supports H.R. 1684, the Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2015, which was heard by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation on July 28, 2015.
• Policy Update Position on S. 145, S. 146, S. 329, S. 403, S. 521, S. 610, S. 873, and S. 1483 Jul 2015 NPCA submitted the following positions on legislation considered by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources National Parks subcommittee on June 10, 2015.
• Policy Update Comments on the Energy Policy Modernization Act Jul 2015 NPCA’s positions on several potential amendments to and provisions in the Energy Policy Modernization Act, as submitted to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
• Blog Post On the Eve of the National Parks’ Centennial, We Must All Work to Make Parks More Diverse Jul 2015 | By Teresa Baker Next year marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. I cannot imagine a world without the beauty these spaces offer us.
• Press Release Helen Hernandez Joins Board of National Parks Conservation Association Jul 2015 NPCA welcomes Helen Hernandez as a member of their Board of Trustees.
• Press Release Congress Must Consider Innovative Ideas for Funding National Parks Jul 2015 Testimony of Craig Obey, Senior Vice President for Government Affairs, National Parks Conservation Association
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 1772, the Delaware River Basin Conservation Act Jul 2015 NPCA supports H.R. 1772, the Delaware River Basin Conservation Act of 2015 (DRBCA), which was heard by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Power, and Oceans on July 23, 2015.
• Press Release Revitalizing the Heart of Los Angeles Jul 2015 Volunteers Participate in a Day of Service at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument with National Parks Conservation Association.
• Press Release Volunteers Celebrate Pullman National Monument With Inaugural Volunteer Day of Service Jul 2015 Event activities are part of national Find Your Voice initiative to inspire and empower new generation of national park advocates

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