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Page Memorial & Tribute Giving Honor the memory of a loved one, commemorate a milestone or celebrate a special occasion while providing a lasting legacy for America’s national parks.
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Park Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail This 175-mile trail on Hawaii's Big Island preserves and interprets hundreds of ancient settlement sites, with access points at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park and Pu'ukohola National Historic Site.
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Press Release National Park System Welcomes Manhattan Project National Historical Park NPCA celebrates addition of Manhattan Project National Historical Park as 409th national park
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Press Release National Parks Conservation Association Says President's Budget Falls Short of Meeting National Park Needs Investing in national parks benefits local economies, the American people, and our nation's future
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Blog Post National Parks' Birthday: Time to Renew a National Commitment Americans cherish national parks and want to see them adequately funded and protected for the future. As we look to the November election, the upcoming National Park Service centennial offers a unique opportunity for our next president and Congress.
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Press Release National Parks Conservation Association Says President's Budget Helps Meet National Park Needs Investing in national parks benefits local economies, the American people, and our nation's future
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Press Release Nature Valley Partners with National Parks Conservation Association, Encourages Support for America’s National Parks this #GivingTuesday Nature Valley and National Parks Conservation Association celebrate more than eight years of protecting our national parks together.
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Press Release National Park Service Heads to Maine Woods to Hear Views on National Park Site Proposal Public meeting set for Maine to discuss proposal considered by the Obama Administration to establish The Maine Woods National Monument, a national park site in the Katahdin region of northern Maine.
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Press Release Conservation Groups Ask Federal Agencies to Require Nation's Biggest National Park Polluter to Clean Up Four Corners Coal Plant Causes Haze in Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde and Other National Parks
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Blog Post Check Out The National Parks Band That Supports National Park Lands If you're like me, you love the peaceful sounds of national parks. Here's a chance to check out the inventive sounds of The National Parks—indie-folk artists Brady Parks, Sydney Carling, and Paige Wagner who make up the up-and-coming band one musician described as "the Lumineers meets Of Monsters and Men."
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Press Release National Parks Group Supports Recommendations to Establish New National Historical Park Honoring Cesar Chavez and the Farm Labor Movement Statement by Ron Sundergill, Pacific Region Senior Director, National Parks Conservation Association
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Press Release National Parks Group Applauds EPA's Final Bristol Bay Assessment for Warning of 15 Mines Beyond Pebble, Including 3 Prospects Adjacent to Lake Clark National Park and Preserve Statement by Melissa Blair, Alaska Program Manager, National Parks Conservation Association
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Press Release National Parks Conservation Association Calls Permitting Process Flawed for Hog Farm on Buffalo National River Tributary National Parks Group Urges U.S. Department of Agriculture and Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality to Pull Permit
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Press Release National Parks Conservation Association Opposes Park Service Move to Open Grand Teton National Park Lands to Hunting Statement by Sharon Mader, Grand Teton Program Manager for the National Parks Conservation Association
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Press Release Elevating White Sands National Monument to National Park Benefits Local Economy The re-designation would create New Mexico's second National Park, and could bring in millions of tourism revenue to local communities, according to new study.
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Press Release New Law Elevates Pinnacles National Monument to Become 9th National Park in California Statement by Neal Desai, Pacific Region Associate Director, National Parks Conservation Association
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Press Release National Parks Group Supports Nondalton Tribal Council's Opposition to Groundhog Mine Venture Near Lake Clark National Park and Preserve Statement by Melissa Blair, Associate Director, Alaska Region, National Parks Conservation Association
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Blog Post Trivia Challenge: The Longest National Park Name Q: The national park with the largest acreage is the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Alaska, but do you know which national park site has the longest name?
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Press Release National Parks Group Support Yosemite National Park's Final Merced River Plan, Applauds Commitment to the Park's Next 150 Years Statement by Neal Desai, Pacific Region Field Director for National Parks Conservation Association
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Press Release Budget Deal Boosts Funding for National Parks but Leaves Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Vulnerable to More Destruction This investment comes at a critical time for our national parks, which are suffering as their aging infrastructure reaches a breaking point.
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Press Release National Parks Conservation Association Encourages People to Speak Up for America's Favorite Places with National Find Your Voice Initiative #FindYourVoice Kicks Off During National Park Week with East and West Coast Events
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Press Release Minnesotan to Receive National Award for Unwavering Commitment to Protect Midwest National Parks NPCA honors Peter L. Gove with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award for his commitment to protecting national parks in Minnesota and Wisconsin
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Press Release Travelodge Marks National Park Week by Awarding $25,000 Challenge Grant to the National Parks Conservation Association Reaffirms dedciation to our national parks with renewed three-year commitment.
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Press Release National Conservation Coalition Commends Legislation that Would Prevent $180 Million Loss to National Parks Reauthorization of FLREA allows national parks to continue to retain fees they collect to enhance recreation benefits for visitors
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Press Release Congressman Rutherford, National Park Advocates Call on Congress to Fund Restoration Efforts at National Parks in Florida National park advocates assess repair needs at Kingsley Plantation in Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve.
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Press Release Trump Administration Announces Plan for Destructive Border Wall Through National Parks Border wall would damage delicate park landscapes, block wildlife migration, and disrupt the flow of water.
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Press Release Nature Valley Recognized by National Parks Conservation Association with National Park Defender Award NPCA awards Nature Valley for years-long commitment to national park protection.
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Press Release National Parks Group Praises House Approval of Manhattan Project National Historical Park Act Statement by Rob Smith, Northwest Regional Director, National Parks Conservation Association
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Press Release From Air to Water, National Parks Group Concerned by Increased Mercury Levels in Western National Parks Statement by Sarah Gaines Barmeyer, Director of Conservation Programs for the National Parks Conservation Association
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Press Release National Parks Group Raises Concerns with President's Budget for National Parks President's budget makes clear the increasingly difficult times that lie ahead for national parks' budgets
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Press Release National Parks Conservation Association Salutes Members of Congress with National Parks Award NPCA honors members of Congress with the Friend of the National Parks Award.
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Press Release National Parks Conservation Association Responds to Interior Announcement Regarding Opening National Parks Statement by Theresa Pierno, Acting President for the National Parks Conservation Association
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Park Fort Frederica National Monument In 1733, British General James Edward Oglethorpe established the colony of Georgia in the region between the British-ruled colony of South Carolina and the Spanish-ruled colony of Florida. Oglethorpe built Fort Frederica just three years later to protect this new colony from Spanish attack.
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Park National Park of American Samoa With rainforests, tropical wildlife, secluded villages, and coral-sand beaches, this remote and relatively new park is a find for adventurous travelers. Situated on three of American Samoa’s islands, the park lacks the visitor facilities of more established sites, but offers much to travelers willing to do a little extra planning. Enjoy uncrowded beaches, stunning hikes, exotic birdwatching, a view into Samoan culture, and opportunities to snorkel among more than 950 species of fish and 250 types of coral.
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Park Dinosaur National Monument This park preserves a quarry rich with paleontological resources as well as expansive surrounding landscapes, including mountain ranges, steep canyons and wild river valleys. The Quarry Exhibit Hall displays more than 1,400 fossils from the late Jurassic period. Five sites on the western side of the park also preserve a collection of petroglyphs and pictographs from the Fremont people who lived in the region a thousand years ago. The Green River meets with its largest tributary, the Yampa River, in the heart of the park, helping to support more than 1,000 native plant and animal species throughout the area.
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Park Carlsbad Caverns National Park Deep beneath the Chihuahuan Desert in southern New Mexico is a labyrinth of more than 300 limestone caves, carved over 250 million years ago.
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Victory Reauthorize Funding for National Park Transportation As federal facilities, the transportation facilities within national parks are paid for through federal gas tax dollars in the Highway Trust Fund. A lack of sufficient funding has impeded ongoing and future transportation projects across the country and in our national parks--but that's starting to change.
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Small Ship Cruise Wild California Escape: Channel Islands National Park Cruise Embark on an unprecedented five-day expedition into wildness and wellness in the remote and remarkable Channel Islands as you learn about NPCA’s important role in the park’s history. Known as North America’s Galápagos, the Channel Islands and their surrounding waters provide habitat for more than 2,000 species of plants and animals, including 150 native species found nowhere else in the world. You’ll explore unmarred landscapes and revel in pure nature.
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Victory Local Stakeholders Give Strong Protections to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks Plan finds a unique balance between conservation, recreation, and energy development, and shows just how much Utahans love their national parks.
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Testimony Support for the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Testimony in support of S. 3300, the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Act
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Report Center for State of the Parks: Appomattox Court House National Historical Park According to an assessment by NPCA's Center for State of the Parks, current overall conditions of Appomattox Court House's known cultural resources rated a "fair" score of 68 out of 100.
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See a Map First State National Historical Park The seven sites that make up the national historical park are spread across Delaware's three counties.
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storymap Isle Royale National Park: Wolves View our interactive map to learn more about efforts to restore wolves and bring balance back to Isle Royale National Park.
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See a Map National Trails Map See a map of the national scenic trails and national historic trails in the Lower 48 states.
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See a Map Climate Change and Our National Parks See an interactive map highlighting some of the national parks facing the effects of climate change.
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See a Map Farming in National Parks in the Mid-Atlantic See 14 national park sites in the Chesapeake Bay watershed where farmers work with Park Service staff to manage runoff and other environmental threats responsibly.
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Jessica M Loya Jessica M Loya is a conservation and public lands policy advocate based in Washington, D.C. She is the National Policy Director for GreenLatinos, a national network of Latino conservation and environmental advocates dedicated to elevating Latino voices in public land, climate, and conservation policy.
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Janelle Blakely Janelle Blakely served as the Regional Director of Development for the Northwest, Northern Rockies, and Alaska regions. Janelle connected National Parks Conservation Association's most generous supporters with our advocacy and activities to protect our national parks.
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Page Board of Trustees NPCA’s Board of Trustees is the governing body for the nonpartisan, nonprofit organization — the nation’s leading voice for America’s national parks.
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Land Based Trip Natural Fortunes of the Four Corners Known for sweeping vistas, culturally rich Ancestral Puebloan settlements and internationally recognized dark skies, the Four Corners, connecting NM, CO, UT and AZ, is unlike anywhere else in the world. Journey alongside NPCA experts to experience extraordinary ancient structures at Chaco Culture National Historical Park. You’ll also experience the mystifying cultural sites within Mesa Verde, Aztec Ruins and Hovenweep while learning about NPCA’s important contributions in the region.
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Land Based Trip Wilderness of Isle Royale Isle Royale National Park is a remote island of rugged wilderness in Lake Superior consisting of dense forests, rocky ridges and small lakes. The island park is accessible only by boat or seaplane, there are no paved roads, and all the human inhabitants leave in the winter, returning control of the island to its wolves, moose, red squirrels, bats, river otters and loons. Our adventure will take you to landmark lighthouses and forts and give you a behind-the-scenes look at a bold wildlife restoration project.
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Land Based Trip Backroads of Big Bend Welcome to West Texas and Big Bend National Park. From the rugged and rocky canyons of the Rio Grande to the breathtaking Chisos Mountains, we will explore this diverse landscape and take a deep dive into the region’s cultural history. Your guide and accompanying NPCA host will show you a lesser-known side of the park as we explore by foot and on water. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of this landscape, its cultural history, and the ongoing challenges that make Big Bend an important priority for NPCA. Explore one of the wildest corners of America —and its unforgettable sights and solitude — all with the comfort of an NPCA small-group tour.
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Letter Comments on Sylvan Pass Sylvan Pass comments on Yellowstone National Park’s May 2011 Draft Winter Use Plan Environmental Impact Statement
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Page Our Accountability The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is committed to using every dollar you donate efficiently and effectively. Our careful stewardship of your financial support is why we receive such high ratings from charity watchdog organizations, including meeting all of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Page Trustees for the Parks Join the Trustees for the Parks, our community of national park enthusiasts.
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Matt Abele Matt joined NPCA in November 2018 as the West Coast Communications Manager. He currently manages media outreach and communications for the Northwest and Southwest regions, along with NPCA's national energy initiatives.
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Testimony Testimony on Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016 Statement of Craig D. Obey, Senior Vice President for Government Affairs, National Parks Conservation Association before the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, March 18, 2015
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Victory Casino Project Cancelled at Gettysburg Local developer ends his third attempt to build a racetrack and casino near this hallowed Civil War battlefield.
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Report Partnering to Build Resilience to Climate Change Communities and Sandy Hook: Partnering to Build Resilience to Climate Change
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Land Based Trip The Backroads of Big Bend From the mystical desert town of Marfa to the rugged Chisos Mountains, we will explore this diverse landscape and dive deep into the region’s cultural history. Experience one of the wildest corners of America as you paddle the Rio Grande, gaze at magnificent dark skies, explore the Southwest’s best surviving frontier military post and witness NPCA’s regional work all alongside expert guides.
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NPCA at Work Don’t Let a Highway Destroy a Piece of History at Valley Forge A proposal to expand the Pennsylvania Turnpike would put irreplaceable historic structures and a Class A Wild Trout Stream at risk of irreparable harm from flooding because it fails to include a proper stormwater management plan.
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Victory Grand Teton Expanded by 640 Acres, Protecting Vulnerable Lands A new land exchange will preserve the wildlife-rich “Antelope Flats parcel” with its stunning views and critical habitat.
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Chris Liu Chris is a member of the 2018 class of NPCA's Next Generation Advisory Council. He comes to the field of conservation with a strong background in business and government affairs.
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Eric Bontrager Eric Bontrager led communications outreach for NPCA's government affairs, clean air, energy, transportation, and veterans campaigns.
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