Fact Sheet Jun 24, 2015

Friends of the National Parks: 113th Congress

Friends of the National Parks, 113th Congress (223 KB)

The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is pleased to award the ‘Friend of the National Parks’ Award to 52 Senators and 176 Representatives for their support of legislation that upheld the standards and integrity of the National Park System in the 113th Congress (2013-2014).

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