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Saving the Panther
The Florida panther was going to die out. Then conservationists dreamed up a daring rescue operation.
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Wolves on the Rise at Isle Royale
Researchers study the effects of 12 new wolves on this remote island park.
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Greetings from Rocky Mountain National Park
As a native New Yorker, my first escape to the rockies changed my life. It was the first time that I truly appreciated the grandeur of the natural world and the scale of life. Now I make the journey several times a year and this film is a result of…
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Read more about Support the Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act
ActiveAction Support the Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act Good work is already happening in park landscapes across the country – but there is much more that can be done. Urge your member of Congress to support the Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act.
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Read more about National Park Grizzly Bears need your support
ActiveAction National Park Grizzly Bears need your support Urge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to recommit to grizzly bear recovery across national park landscapes.
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Read more about Safe Passage: I-26 at the AT
NPCA at Work Safe Passage: I-26 at the AT Improving wildlife’s ability to safely cross Interstate 26 near the Appalachian Trail
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Read more about New National Monument Protects the Greater Joshua Tree Landscape
Victory New National Monument Protects the Greater Joshua Tree Landscape In the face of threats of climate change and habitat loss, a new national monument will protect critical habitat, promote equitable access to nature, and preserve the desert's rich cultural history.
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They are the last wild places and it is in nature where I feel the happiest, most creative, and most relaxed. — Stefanie
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Read more about Protect Marine Wildlife at Biscayne National Park
NPCA at Work Protect Marine Wildlife at Biscayne National Park We need responsible, science-based policies to manage Biscayne’s threatened fish populations.
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Read more about Don't Divide Our Habitats, Ecosystems and Communities
NPCA at Work Don't Divide Our Habitats, Ecosystems and Communities Oppose new walls and fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Read more about Protect America's Marine Monuments
NPCA at Work Protect America's Marine Monuments Healthy oceans are critical for maintaining healthy national parks.
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Read more about Keep Crater Lake Wild
NPCA at Work Keep Crater Lake Wild A wilderness designation will preserve Crater Lake, its wildlife and its outdoor recreation opportunities forever. It's time to give this iconic park the protection it deserves.
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Read more about Yellowstone Pronghorn Program: Creating Connectivity for Yellowstone Wildlife
NPCA at Work Yellowstone Pronghorn Program: Creating Connectivity for Yellowstone Wildlife By modifying miles of fencing, NPCA volunteers have worked for years to help Yellowstone pronghorn migrate safely and survive.
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Read more about Don’t Risk Wild Land and Fish for a Massive Mine Near Lake Clark
NPCA at Work Don’t Risk Wild Land and Fish for a Massive Mine Near Lake Clark Plans for a massive open-pit mine threaten wild salmon and bears at two of Alaska's wildest national parks.
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Read more about Support Grizzly Bear Recovery in the North Cascades
NPCA at Work Support Grizzly Bear Recovery in the North Cascades Help the threatened grizzly bear thrive again in its native Pacific Northwest home.
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Read more about Yellowstone Is Worth More Than Gold
Victory Yellowstone Is Worth More Than Gold Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke signs 20-year mineral withdrawal that will prevent new mining north of the national park.
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Read more about Selling Off Our Public Lands? A Line We Cannot Cross.
Blog Post Selling Off Our Public Lands? A Line We Cannot Cross. Congress will vote next week on U.S. House legislation that could hand over public lands next to Zion National Park to county and possibly private interests. NPCA is working to stop it.
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Read more about ‘Hollowed Out’ — 3 Retired National Park Superintendents Speak Up
Blog Post ‘Hollowed Out’ — 3 Retired National Park Superintendents Speak Up After devoting their careers to protecting our country’s natural and cultural treasures, Dan Wenk, Jeff Mow and John Donahue are watching harmful staff cuts and more gut the National Park Service — and for what gain?
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Read more about Cut to the Bone
Blog Post Cut to the Bone The Trump administration has threatened to close the National Park Service’s regional offices and cut even more staff in the coming weeks. We examine what that would mean for parks and visitors.
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Read more about Trump's Disastrous First 100 Days for National Parks
Blog Post Trump's Disastrous First 100 Days for National Parks The new administration has targeted staff, threatened conservation rules and censored our nation’s history. But we think there’s still time to reverse course.
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Read more about Thinking Like a Black Bear
Blog Post Thinking Like a Black Bear NPCA works to preserve landscapes and wildlife in the East’s last fully connected wilderness with its Safe Passage initiatives.
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Read more about Our National Parks Need Sound Science
Blog Post Our National Parks Need Sound Science The National Park System’s breathtaking landscapes and cultural and historic sites serve as living laboratories for science and discovery that help safeguard our nation’s legacy. Yet today, conservation and research science that support national parks are threatened.
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Read more about Public Lands Did Not Come Free: What Trump’s Actions May Cost Tribal Nations
Blog Post Public Lands Did Not Come Free: What Trump’s Actions May Cost Tribal Nations The United States and Tribal Nations work together on a government-to-government level. But recent actions by the Trump administration are negating this legally binding relationship, and these efforts could irrevocably harm national parks.
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Read more about Position on H.R. 845 & H.R. 1897
Policy Update Position on H.R. 845 & H.R. 1897 NPCA submitted the following positions to members of the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries ahead of a hearing scheduled for March 25, 2025.
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Read more about Making Our Mark on Capitol Hill: Advocating for the Great Lakes and National Parks
Blog Post Making Our Mark on Capitol Hill: Advocating for the Great Lakes and National Parks The Great Lakes are healthier than they were a generation ago, but NPCA continues to promote their need for protection so we can maintain people’s health and economic well-being.
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Read more about Seeing Recovery at Yellowstone
Blog Post Seeing Recovery at Yellowstone Nearly three years after major floods devastated portions of Yellowstone National Park, recovery is underway. But climate change and staffing shortfalls bring new threats to the world’s first national park as it prepares for peak season.
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Read more about Home Sweet Home? How NPCA is Helping Migrating Birds Return to the Appalachians
Report Home Sweet Home? How NPCA is Helping Migrating Birds Return to the Appalachians As Steve Goodman ventures deeper into the towering forest, he keeps his ears open and binoculars close. With a recording device on hand, he is on a quest to find a dazzling blue bird—and no, it’s not just for fun.
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Read more about A New Monument for an Old Hero?
Podcast Episode A New Monument for an Old Hero? A proposed Chuckwalla National Monument near Joshua Tree National Park would protect the threatened Mojave Desert tortoise and help many other species thrive, including people.
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Read more about In the Footsteps of Grizzlies
Podcast Episode In the Footsteps of Grizzlies Can humans coexist with some of the most ferocious animals on the landscape? Author Kevin Grange delves deeply into this question, hoping to give grizzlies a better chance at survival.
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Read more about National Park Wildlife Poll
Report National Park Wildlife Poll A new poll from the National Parks Conservation Association explored perspectives specific to threats and opportunities to better conserve park wildlife. The survey shows bipartisan concern for the future of park wildlife populations and united support for solutions.
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Read more about A Sound Investment: Restoring the Great Lakes in Our National Parks
Report A Sound Investment: Restoring the Great Lakes in Our National Parks These success stories highlight the important role our national parks play in restoring the Great Lakes – the largest source of fresh water on the planet.
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Read more about Wildlife Friendly Fencing
Resource Wildlife Friendly Fencing Funding Resources for Landowners in Montana and Idaho through NPCA’s Pronghorn Program
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Read more about The Undiscovered Cave
Podcast Episode The Undiscovered Cave Explorers in a remote area of Grand Canyon National Park discovered a cave they believe human beings had never entered before. Inside this maze of limestone passageways, researchers found thousands of fossils that could change our understanding of one of the country’s quirkiest animals — bats!
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Read more about Learning to Fly
Podcast Episode Learning to Fly Raptors such as peregrine falcons and California condors made the endangered species list decades ago, but thanks in part to monitoring and recovery programs in national parks, things have been looking up.
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Read more about "Paving Tundra"
Documentary "Paving Tundra" Experience northeast Alaska’s national parks, wildlife and Alaska Native communities most impacted by the proposed Ambler mining road in this short documentary.
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Read more about Research Results and Mitigation Strategies
Report Research Results and Mitigation Strategies to Improve Wildlife Connectivity and Human Safety along I-40 in the Pigeon River Gorge
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Read more about Report: Alaska’s economic claims for Ambler Mining Road don’t pan out
Report Report: Alaska’s economic claims for Ambler Mining Road don’t pan out New analysis indicates it is far too soon for the State of Alaska and Ambler Metals to promise financial prosperity – or breaking even – with the proposed mining road
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Read more about Yellowstone Pronghorn Project: Restoring Ancient Paths
Infographic Yellowstone Pronghorn Project: Restoring Ancient Paths Fences have long been a barrier for Yellowstone pronghorn antelope, as they migrate to crucial winter habitat beyond park borders. Despite being the fastest land mammal in the Western Hemisphere, pronghorn are not built to jump. Fences in their historic migration pathways caused the pronghorn population in Yellowstone to plummet. By 2004, park biologists estimated that fewer than 200 remained in the northern herd. The small herd was extremely susceptible to disease and severe weather threatening the long-term survival of this population.
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Read more about How to Host a Park Volunteer Event
Resource How to Host a Park Volunteer Event Hosting a park volunteer event is an empowering act that flexes your leadership skills, helps our parks and engages new people. Learn how with this step-by-step guide.
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Read more about Biscayne National Park’s Fishery Management Plan
Fact Sheet Biscayne National Park’s Fishery Management Plan The National Park Service and Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are set to begin a public process that will determine the specific regulations to be implemented in Biscayne National Park. Unfortunately, initial proposals by FWC to increase size limits are not strong enough to lead to sustainable fish populations.
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Read more about Win-Win: The Endangered Species Act and Our National Parks
Report Win-Win: The Endangered Species Act and Our National Parks Our national parks are home to awe-inspiring landscapes and iconic wildlife, including habitat for more than 600 threatened and endangered species protected by the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
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Read more about A Marine Reserve for Biscayne?
Infographic A Marine Reserve for Biscayne?
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Read more about Rim of the Valley Corridor Special Resource Study Area
Interactive Map Rim of the Valley Corridor Special Resource Study Area View a map of natural and cultural features.
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