Resources

• Resource Northeast Young Leaders Council National Parks Conservation Association’s northeast team is thrilled to announce the establishment of a Northeast Young Leaders Council to assist us in our program and advocacy work.
• Resource Texas Young Leaders Advocacy Council NPCA’s Texas Regional Office created the Texas Young Leaders Advocacy Council (YLC) as part of a strategic effort to engage young professionals with diverse backgrounds, community ties, and lived experiences. The goal is to help them develop their voices, speak up for our national parks, and grow our network of young advocates and volunteers.
• Report Driving Dirty Air: How U.S. Vehicle Pollution Harms Our National Parks America’s national parks are beloved for their extraordinary landscapes and rich cultural and historical significance. Visitors to our parks expect them to have clean air and healthy ecosystems, befitting their status as some of the nation’s most treasured places. The reality, however, is that our national parks are frequently harmed by air pollution and a rapidly warming planet.
• Resource A Victory for the Okefenokee | By Chris Watson NPCA helped protect Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge from the threat of a damaging mine.
• Resource Parks Groups Release New Analysis Highlighting Impacts of Staffing Cuts to National Parks In a decision with sweeping consequences, the U.S. Supreme Court has lifted a lower court injunction blocking President Trump's executive order directing federal agencies to prepare for large-scale reductions in force (RIF). While lower court challenges continue, this decision clears the way for the administration to move forward with mass federal layoffs, including devastating reductions at the National Park Service.
• Report NPCA 990 Forms Downloadable versions of NPCA’s most recent 990 Forms
• Report NPCA 2024 Annual Report Each year, we could not be more grateful for the support you have shown for our national parks, and for the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). And every year, we are more grateful than ever before. From helping to protect parks from harmful development to the improvements we have made to parks through our advocacy, none of them would have been possible without you. Thank you.
• Resource National Park Defender Award HOMAGE Recognized as Recipient of 2025 National Park Defender Award
• Resource Park Explorers: Family Fun Adventure Guide An activity booklet for your next trip to a national park or your favorite place in nature.
• Resource Awards and Recognition The National Parks Conservation Association has had the privilege of presenting awards to decision makers, organizations, and individuals that have made a difference for national parks. The contributions these award-winners have made are vital to the continued excellence of our National Park System.
• Newsletter Midwest Regional Office News These newsletters provide timely updates and perspectives on issues of interest to our members and supporters in Ilinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
• Report Northwest Regional Office Field Reports These field reports provide timely updates and perspectives on issues of interest to our members and supporters in Oregon and Washington.
• Resource NPCA & "Snow Bear" Set in a rapidly changing world, "Snow Bear" tells the story of a polar bear in an unforgiving environment on his quest to find a friend. It is a short film that powerfully illustrates the climate challenges our parks and wildlife endure.
• Report Home Sweet Home? How NPCA is Helping Migrating Birds Return to the Appalachians | By Amy Tian 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.
• Letter Nearly 500 Organizations Have Signed On to a Letter Opposing Workforce Reductions at Public Land Management Agencies Full text of the letter:
• Report Northeast Regional Office Field Reports NPCA's Northeast Regional Office produces an annual newsletter. These field reports provide timely updates and perspectives on issues of interest to our members and supporters in New York, New Jersey and New England.
• Resource Resources for Job Applicants Learn more about our benefits, your first 120 days at NPCA, and frequently asked questions.
• Report Southeast Regional Office Field Reports These field reports provide timely updates and perspectives on issues of interest to our members and supporters in North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia.
• Resource Midwest Regional Advisory Council As part of NPCA’s effort to expand and diversify our volunteer base across the Midwest, our Midwest Team relaunched our Midwest Regional Advisory Council (MRAC) to provide diverse expertise and new perspectives in support of our regional staff.
• Spreadsheet Top 50 Worst Regional Haze Polluters While most haze pollution does not originate in national parks, it can travel hundreds of miles from its source – coal plants, vehicles and oil and gas operations are the main culprits– harming the air we breathe, and the health of park visitors, wildlife and nearby communities.
• Resource Regional Haze Pollution in EPA Region 4 Strong state regional haze plans are critical to restoring clean air and clear skies to treasured places like Great Smoky Mountains, Mammoth Cave and Everglades National Parks and Okefenokee and Joyce Kilmer Wilderness Areas.
• Resource Regional Haze Pollution in EPA Region 6 Strong state regional haze plans are critical to restoring clean air and clear skies for treasured places like Carlsbad Caverns, Guadalupe Mountains and Big Bend National Parks, and Caney Creek Wilderness Area. 
• Resource Regional Haze Pollution in EPA Region 2 Strong state regional haze plans are critical to restoring clean air and clear skies for beloved places like Brigantine Wilderness Area in New Jersey.
• Resource Regional Haze Pollution in EPA Region 5 Strong state regional haze plans are critical to restoring clean air and clear skies for treasured places like Isle Royale and Voyageurs National Parks, and Seney and Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Areas.

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