NPCA Press Releases

• Press Release Momentous Victory for Our National Parks and Communities in the Fight Against Climate Change Aug 2022 "This robust bill addresses the climate problem head-on by transitioning the nation to clean energy, reducing pollution, creating jobs and boosting the economy, all vital measures that will ensure our national parks and communities can thrive for generations to come." - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO
• Press Release New Legislation Would Protect More Lands, Provide More Access to Katahdin Woods and Waters Aug 2022 "Expanding this extraordinary park site will increase recreational access and help protect more forests, wildlife and waterways." - Tucker Johnson, NPCA's Visitor Experience Program Manager
• Press Release Successes Mount as Funds Fix Our National Parks, Create Jobs and Support Local Economies Aug 2022 “These funds brought hope and once again showed where the American people want Congress to invest. Congress must build on this momentum and extend this funding to fix more national parks.” - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO
• Press Release Legal Agreements Block Oil And Gas Drilling Across 1 Million Acres in Central California Aug 2022 Federal judge confirms Bureau of Land Management's suspension of oil and gas leasing after earlier lawsuits
• Press Release Senate Bill Provides Historic Investment to Combat Climate Change as National Parks and Communities Experience More Frequent and Severe Weather Jul 2022 If passed, this comprehensive bill would provide nearly $1 billion for NPS to hire more staff and adapt its natural, cultural and historic resources to the changing climate.
• Press Release Court Ruling Supports Protecting Mount Rushmore from Fireworks, For Now Jul 2022 The adverse effects from firework displays are well-documented, including threats to water quality and public health and safety, and to the very resources the park was designated to celebrate and protect. 
• Press Release Parks Group Celebrates Staffer Named North Carolina Wildlife Conservationist Of The Year Jul 2022 Jeff Hunter has led NPCA’s efforts to protect iconic national parks like Great Smoky Mountains, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
• Press Release Parks Group Welcomes Emergency Protections For Giant Sequoias Jul 2022 Forest service's emergency fuel reduction treatment will help protect giant sequoia trees from climate-fueled wildfires
• Press Release VICTORY: Court Restores Critical Endangered Species Act Protections Jul 2022 "The climate crisis continues and it’s critical that the Biden administration as well as conservationists, Tribes, states and communities work together to conserve America’s most imperiled species” -- NPCA's Bart Melton
• Press Release Supreme Court Guts EPA’s Ability to Regulate Greenhouse Gas Pollution, Escalating the Climate Crisis in National Parks and Communities Jun 2022 Today’s decision creates a fallout of implications for public lands and ecosystems that will be felt for generations.
• Press Release Conservationists Unveil Blueprint for Protecting Wildlife and Drivers at Great Smoky Mountains National Park Jun 2022 New research from NPCA and Wildlands Network identifies wildlife hotspots in and around Great Smoky Mountains National Park -- and how to protect them.
• Press Release Parks Group Applauds Bears Ears Tribal Co-management Agreement Jun 2022 Five Native American Tribes will now have more input into the management of sacred lands designated a national monument
• Press Release Groups File Legal Brief in Supreme Court Supporting Stronger Clean Water Protections for All Jun 2022 "We all deserve and expect clean water in our parks and for our communities. Our waterways are all connected and what pollutes one, impacts many....protecting clean water for drinking, swimming and fishing cannot wait." NPCA's Chad Lord
• Press Release Se presenta al Congreso un proyecto de ley para crear el Parque Nacional César Chávez y el Movimiento de Trabajadores Agrícolas Jun 2022 El proyecto de ley ampliaría el Monumento Nacional César E. Chávez existente, creando un nuevo parque con múltiples sitios en California y Arizona
• Press Release Cesar E. Chavez and Farmworker Movement National Park Bill Introduced to Congress Jun 2022 Bill would expand existing Cesar E. Chavez National Monument, creating new park with multiple sites across California and Arizona
• Press Release Parks Group Celebrates Phasing Out of Single-Use Plastics in National Parks Jun 2022 With park visitation at an all-time high and the climate crisis worsening, phasing out single-use plastics will protect the very resources and wildlife we all seek to enjoy.
• Press Release NDDEQ Accepts Comments on Plans that Will Impact Visibility at National Parks May 2022 State's draft plan fails to reduce pollution, falling short of federal obligations to improve air quality. 
• Press Release Clean Air Advocates Share Renewed Concerns about Utah’s Plan to Reduce Haze Pollution May 2022 Environmental advocates reject Utah's dirty regional haze plan, call for immediate change to protect public lands and public health.
• Press Release La Escuela Blackwell está próxima a convertirse en uno de los primeros enclaves de parques nacionales dedicados a la historia moderna de los latinos May 2022 El sitio histórico nacional de Blackwell pronto luz sobre una injusticia que con frecuencia se pasa por alto en la historia estadounidense. Se tratará de un paso importante para incluir historias latinas en nuestros parques.
• Press Release Blackwell School Poised to Become One of the First National Park Sites Dedicated to Modern Latino History May 2022 The Blackwell National Historic Site will soon shed light on an often-overlooked injustice in American history and will be an important step forward for including Latino stories at our parks.
• Press Release RISE Brewing Co. celebrates their focus on the outdoors by announcing a partnership with the National Parks Conservation Association May 2022 RISE’s other partnerships include the US Ski & Snowboard Association, Olympic Skier Winter Vinecki, Professional Surfer Sam Sibley, & Professional Rock Climbers.
• Press Release New Report Finds Proposed Data Centers in Northern Virginia Threaten National Parks, Drinking Water May 2022 These protected places are the heart of Northern Virginia. Rezoning land on their doorstep for huge, loud, environmentally damaging industrial data centers is wrong.
• Press Release Arizona OKs Uranium Mining Permit in the Grand Canyon Watershed Apr 2022 “Mining uranium in the Grand Canyon watershed threatens the enduring legacy of this landscape and jeopardizes the entire water supply of the Havasupai people" -- Michè Lozano, NPCA's Arizona Program Manager 
• Press Release Environmental Coalition Open Letter Demands Updated Pollution Regulations in Alabama Apr 2022 The Alabama Department of Environmental Management must hold polluters accountable to the law and ensure our national parks and wilderness areas and their rangers, visitors, wildlife and surrounding communities have clear skies and clean air to breathe.
• Press Release Veterans Lead the Way in Protecting National Parks with Launch of Parks Group’s Veterans Council Apr 2022 "With the launch of the Veterans Council, we will further elevate our veterans as essential partners in our work to safeguard some of our country’s most treasured places.” - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO
• Press Release Nature Valley Recognized by National Parks Conservation Association with National Park Defender Award Apr 2022 NPCA awards Nature Valley for years-long commitment to national park protection.
• Press Release Administration Resumes Oil And Gas Leasing, But With Much Needed Reforms Apr 2022 Controversial oil and gas leasing restarts after moratorium, but at smaller scale and with higher royalties
• Press Release Federal court sends flawed San Joaquin Valley air pollution plan back to EPA Apr 2022 Appeals court found California state's plan, approved by EPA, did not contain a realistic strategy to reduce pollution
• Press Release Parks Groups Demand EPA Enforce the Law and Protect National Parks from Air Pollution Apr 2022 "The future of our country’s national parks from Acadia to Yosemite are dependent on EPA action now.” - Stephanie Kodish, NPCA's Clean Air and Climate Senior Director and Counsel
• Press Release Parks Group Supports Modest Fee Proposal at Great Smoky Mountains National Park Apr 2022 Fees can help address parks’ financial challenges, but Congress must continue to invest in our parks, helping support these amazing places that millions of Americans visit and enjoy each year.

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