NPCA Press Releases

• Press Release Victory: Biden Administration Protects Chaco Canyon Cultural Landscape Jun 2023 "We are grateful for today’s action, which is the latest move by the Biden administration that prioritizes preserving, instead of industrializing, Indigenous lands," -- NPCA CEO Theresa Pierno 
• Press Release Debt Ceiling Deal Could Impact Our National Parks, Air, Water and Wildlife May 2023 “Compromise is essential to our country’s progress, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of our most treasured places and the people who protect them." - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO
• Press Release Supreme Court Ruling Caters to Polluters, Makes Waters Dirtier for People and Parks May 2023 "The Environmental Protection Agency was created more than 50 years ago to protect human health and our environment from known pollution and today their hands are tied by the Court ignoring America’s overwhelming support for more protections – not less." NPCA's Chad Lord
• Press Release Parks Group Hails New and Diverse National Park System Advisory Board May 2023 “We look forward to working with this group to ensure that we are doing everything we can to preserve and protect our nation’s most inspirational places." - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO
• Press Release Parks Group Welcomes New Northeast Director to Lead, Expand Work Across Region May 2023 "There is a national park for all of us and we'll do more to ensure people see themselves in the stories they represent.” -- NPCA's New Northeast Regional Director Kristen Sykes
• Press Release Representative Grijalva and Senator Heinrich Introduce Bill to Modernize Mining Laws and Better Protect National Parks and Communities May 2023 The Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act moves our country towards responsible energy development and prioritizes the health of our national parks in the process
• Press Release New Polling Finds Virginians Want National Parks Protected From Data Center Development May 2023 This new polling found that a stunning 86% of surveyed voters in Northern Virginia would support legislation that would prohibit large industrial data centers from being built within a mile of a national park.
• Press Release Protecting Chaco Canyon: Advocates Applaud Legislation to Safeguard the Cultural Landscape May 2023 Indigenous communities, conservationists, preservationists, and other stakeholders in New Mexico push for a mineral withdrawal on public lands  
• Press Release Yellowstone Bourbon Recognized by National Parks Conservation Association with National Park Defender Award Apr 2023 NPCA names partner recipient of annual award in honor of commitment to national park protection.
• Press Release EPA Proposes Strong Rule to Curb Haze in National Parks Apr 2023 Groups applaud regulation that would reduce pollution from Texas coal plants
• Press Release Parks Group Expands Expertise, Opens First-Ever Maine Field Office Apr 2023 “Maine has and will forever be my home. From the western mountains to the inland lakes and rugged coast, I am inspired by the beauty of our state and am thrilled to join NPCA to advocate for our national park sites here." -- NPCA's Todd Martin
• Press Release Utah State University Study Shows Broad Support for Arches National Park Timed Entry Systems Apr 2023 84% of respondents indicated they would like to have a reservation system in place for future visits to Arches
• Press Release Parks Group Applauds Monumental Proposal for Grand Canyon Watershed Apr 2023 “NPCA strongly supports the Grand Canyon Tribal Coalition’s leadership and vision for Tribal nations’ homelands and the enduring landscape surrounding Grand Canyon National Park" -- Southwest Regional Director Ernie Atencio 
• Press Release NPCA Applauds Landmark Investment to Reduce Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions Apr 2023 “This landmark investment opens new opportunities for wildlife, park visitors, and communities to co-exist and thrive" -- NPCA's Senior Wildlife Program Director Bart Melton
• Press Release NPCA Applauds Public Lands Plan to Balance Conservation, Development and Recreation Mar 2023 “As the climate crisis changes our parks and landscapes, land managers must also adjust how they work together to protect and connect wildlife and ecosystems” – NPCA’s Senior VP of Government Affairs Kristen Brengel
• Press Release House Passes HR1, Polluters Over Parks Act Mar 2023 “HR1 takes us backwards in our country’s  work to safely and responsibly transition to a clean energy future that also prioritizes healthy lands, thriving wildlife, clean water and air, and safe recreation experiences” – NPCA’s Chad Lord
• Press Release National Parks Conservation Association Honors David Vela, Mo Rocca, and Molly Hennessy-Fiske Mar 2023 At the National Parks Conservation Association's annual gala, Salute to the Parks, we will present awards to these three influential leaders who have used their platforms and voices on behalf of our national parks.
• Press Release Amache Preservation Society Receives Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award Mar 2023 Through their perseverance to protect Amache as a national park site, the Amache Preservation Society has helped create a place where generations of learning, reflection, and healing can continue.
• Press Release Victory: President Biden Establishes Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Nevada Mar 2023 "Establishment of Avi Kwa Ame National Monument is a testimony to protecting and preserving lands with not just our children and grandchildren in mind but for generations to come." - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO
• Press Release President Biden’s Budget Sends a Clear Message: An Investment in Our National Parks is an Investment in Our Future Mar 2023 “When we invest in our national parks, our environment, economy and communities thrive." - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO
• Press Release President Biden Poised to Establish Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Nevada Mar 2023 "Avi Kwa Ame National Monument honors the Native Americans who have long called for preservation of their cultural heritage, and we look forward to President Biden taking historic action." -- Theresa Pierno, NPCA’s President and CEO
• Press Release Great Lakes National Parks Lead in Restoration, Benefits Largest Fresh Water System on the Planet Mar 2023 New NPCA report highlights successful restoration efforts in and around 10 national parks and the need for increased federal funding.
• Press Release Interior Department Announces Historic Bison Restoration Efforts Through New Secretarial Order and Funding Mar 2023 “Restoring the American bison to federal and Tribal lands can serve as a crucial tool to protect and preserve national park landscapes for future generations.” – Bart Melton, NPCA’s Wildlife Program Senior Director
• Press Release Yellowstone Bourbon Renews Partnership with NPCA Mar 2023 Yellowstone's $250,000 donation in 2023 will make it NPCA's largest annual corporate donor. 
• Press Release Wildlife Protection Documentary Makes Film Festival Debut Feb 2023 The Boone Docs Film Festival will feature short-form documentary films focusing on or from the Appalachian region, including The Search for Safe Passage, produced by NPCA and Wildlands Network.
• Press Release Conservation Groups to Defend Postponement of Oil & Gas Lease Sales Feb 2023 Wyoming, industry double down on failed attempt to rewrite the law for oil and gas companies
• Press Release National Park Advocates Call on EPA to Protect Big Cypress National Preserve from Oil and Gas Exploration Feb 2023 In recent years, massive oil hunts across the wilderness of Big Cypress National Preserve have caused heartbreaking damage to this iconic national park site. The EPA has a chance to stop it for good.
• Press Release NPCA Recognized as One of USA’s Top Workplaces Feb 2023 “Truly, our greatest asset is our people.” Theresa Pierno, President and CEO
• Press Release Victory: Bristol Bay, Parks and Wildlife Safe from Pebble Mine Jan 2023 "Today’s critical action affirms the irreplaceable significance of this region, home to the world’s largest sockeye salmon run and Alaska Native communities for time immemorial" -- NPCA President and CEO Theresa Pierno 
• Press Release Voyageurs National Park, Boundary Waters Protected from Toxic Mining Jan 2023 "Banning mining activities in the region’s watershed will protect the broader park ecosystem now and for years to come.” -- Christine Goepfert

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