Center for State of the Parks: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains Report (1010 KB)In this report, the National Parks Conservation Association summarizes findings from an assessment by its State of the Parks program to describe the current condition of Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s resources and the stewardship challenges ahead.
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General
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- NPCA Region:
- Southeast
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Press Release
Long-Awaited North Cascades Grizzly Plan Should Restore Threatened Population
"Restoring grizzly bears to the North Cascades will enshrine the wild character of the park, and honor our shared commitment to coexist with all creatures, big and small."—Graham…
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Press Release
Parks Group Raises Warning as Park Service Prepares for Shutdown with No Funding Deal in Sight
“As our country barrels towards a government shutdown, our national parks and park staff have no choice but to prepare for the worst-case scenario and that’s closing the parks."…
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Blog Post
What a Federal Government Shutdown Means for National Parks
If Congress fails to pass an appropriations bill by Oct. 1, the federal government will shut down. This could close national parks — putting family vacations, school trips, park protection…
