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Press Release
Interior Order Weakens Wilderness Stewardship of up to 80% of National Park Service Lands
“This administration’s order threatens to upend the bipartisan tradition of protecting wilderness areas at the highest level." - NPCA President and CEO Tiernan Sittenfeld
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Press Release
Administration Guts Marine Monument Protections, Threatens Park Wildlife
“This attempt to remove protections from marine monuments is illegal. The American people have repeatedly supported protection for more marine areas – not less."
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Blog Post
Rehabilitating Minute Man
Thanks to Great American Outdoors Act funding, the site of the Revolutionary War’s opening battle can welcome visitors for many years to come — while some of its buildings earn…
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Press Release
Congress One Step Closer to Tackling Long-Overdue Repair Needs in National Parks
"Tackling our national parks’ maintenance backlog has never been more urgent...With the nation’s 250th anniversary just weeks away, we must renew our commitment to preserving these places in perpetuity." -…
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Blog Post
Bulldozing 'America's Front Yard'
The Trump administration is bypassing congressional oversight, preventing public participation and disregarding the laws that protect places that belong to all Americans.
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Blog Post 5 National Parks Most Threatened by Mining Exploration Demand for critical minerals is surging worldwide, fueling a 21st-century gold rush across the United States — and some of our nation’s most iconic landscapes are directly in its path.
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Policy Update Position on House FY27 Interior Appropriations NPCA submitted the following position to members of the House Committee on Appropriations ahead of a markup scheduled for June 3, 2026.
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Blog Post Qué esperar al visitar los parques en el verano de 2026 ¿Planeas visitar un parque esta temporada? Prepárate para el tráfico, las multitudes y las situaciones impredecibles.
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Press Release FOIA Documents Reveal Park Service Concerns on Community Access and Environmental Protections Ignored in Rush to Expand Rock Creek Park Tennis Center Rock Creek Tennis Center leasing process flawed from the start; Trump administration prioritizes private interest over public access and protection of public land, waters and wildlife.
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Policy Update Position on BUILD America 250 Act NPCA submitted the following position to members of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure ahead of a markup scheduled for May 21, 2026.
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Press Release Momentum Builds to Fix National Parks "The strong bipartisan support behind the America the Beautiful Act demonstrates what national parks do best: bring people together." - Emily Douce, NPCA's Acting VP of Government Affairs
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Press Release House Rejects Deep Funding Cuts to National Parks Amid Staffing Crisis and Busy Summer Season “Just last year, members of Congress came together to pass a budget that supported our parks and their staff. They must do it again. Our parks and the people who protect and keep them running deserve more investment, more protection and greater commitment to their future.” - John Garder, NPCA's Sr. Director of Budget & Appropriations
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 7695 NPCA submitted the following position to members of the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands ahead of a hearing scheduled for May 21, 2026.
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Press Release House Transportation Bill Provides Modest Increases to National Park, Other Infrastructure Funding Amid Surging Visitation "Americans overwhelmingly agree that our national parks are worth investing in so they can be protected and enjoyed for generations to come. This bill is a start but misses the mark." - Emily Douce, NPCA's Acting VP of Government Affairs
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Press Release Major Rollback Threatens Conservation in Public Land Management, Abandoning Progress for Parks "This rollback is the latest attempt by the administration to chip away at America's conservation legacy while ignoring the will of the people."—Beau Kiklis, NPCA's Associate Director of Energy and Landscape Conservation
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Blog Post United by Parks: On the Road with Mason Via A Q&A with country singer Mason Via on his love for national parks, his hit “See It While You Can” and his new partnership with NPCA.
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Blog Post Culture of Fear Morale among National Park Service staff is at an all-time low. Nearly a year and a half into Trump’s second presidency, here’s why.
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Blog Post Gearing Up for Park Road Trips With NPCA What better time to visit national parks than the 250th anniversary year of the founding of the U.S.? Our United by Parks Road Trip and silent auction launch soon, offering the inspiration and supplies you need.
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Blog Post What to Expect When Visiting Parks in Summer 2026 Planning a park trip this season? Be prepared for traffic, crowds and unpredictability.
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Press Release Expanded Hunting Directive in Some National Park Sites Defies Long-Term Protection National Parks Conservation Association fears these changes could compromise both the long-term protection of wildlife and visitor safety.
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Blog Post Thanking Park Staff this Earth Month NPCA collected more than 750 messages of gratitude for park staff and shared them at park events across the country — and it’s not too late to leave your own note of thanks.
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Policy Update Testimony: Public Witness Day on FY27 Appropriations Written Testimony of John Garder, Senior Director of Budget and Appropriations, for the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments Act NPCA submitted the following position to members of the House of Representatives ahead of a expected floor vote the week of April 20, 2026.
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 4290 & H.R. 7618 NPCA submitted the following positions to members of the House Committee on Natural Resources ahead of a markup scheduled for April 21, 2026.
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Press Release The Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks Receives NPCA’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award "We’re deeply grateful for their enduring commitment and proud to stand beside them and to honor them...Together, we remain resolute in defending our nation’s cultural and natural heritage for current and future generations.” - Tiernan Sittenfeld, NPCA's President & CEO
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Press Release Lawsuit Challenges Department of Interior’s Rubberstamping of Mining in California’s Mojave National Preserve "This is an extraordinary betrayal of our parks, and we are filing litigation to defend the Mojave for the generations that come after us."–Chance Wilcox, NPCA's California Desert Program Manager
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Press Release National Parks Conservation Association, National Wildlife Federation and affiliates defend park wildlife, take ‘God Squad’ to court “From Padre to Gulf Islands national seashores and eight other national parks, the Committee’s reckless decision threatens some of America’s most at-risk wildlife” -- NPCA Wildlife Program Director Bart Melton
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6409 & H.R. 6398 NPCA submitted the following positions to members of the House of Representatives ahead of expected floor votes the week of April 13, 2026.
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Policy Update Letter Regarding Cesar Chavez National Monument NPCA, along with partners, submitted the following letter to the Senate in response to anticipated legislative activity.
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