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Park Oregon National Historic Trail More than 2,000 miles of trail ruts and traces can still be seen along the Oregon National Historic Trail in six states-reminders of the sacrifices, struggles, and triumphs of early American settlers.
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Park Pony Express National Historic Trail The Pony Express National Historic Trail maps the 1,800-mile route intrepid mail carriers took to deliver mail across eight states in ten days in 1860.
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Report Center for State of the Parks: Grand Canyon National Park In acknowledgment of the significance of Grand Canyon National Park to America’s national heritage and to the global community, the National Parks Conservation Association evaluated significant challenges and opportunities with regard to resources that the park currently faces.
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Park Saint Croix Island International Historic Site Saint Croix Island International Historic Site preserves the island where 79 French settlers spent a harsh winter in 1604-1605. Thirty-five died and are buried on the island. The survivors settled Port Royal, Nova Scotia.
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Report Center for State of the Parks: Muir Woods National Monument Current overall conditions of the known natural resources at Muir Woods National Monument rated a “good” score of 81 out of a possible 100. Overall conditions of the park’s known cultural resources rated 67 out of a possible 100, indicating “fair” conditions.
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Report Preservation Maintenance in the National Parks Have you ever heard someone mention the National Park Service’s maintenance backlog and just wanted to tune it out, thinking “ugh, it’s enormous and there’s never going to be a way to deal with it?”
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Park Great Egg Harbor National Scenic & Recreational River Nestled in New Jersey's Pine Barrens, the Great Egg Harbor National Scenic and Recreational River attracts boaters, birdwatchers, fishermen, bald eagles, striped bass, and tree frogs.
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Press Release Refinery Threatens Theodore Roosevelt National Park Requested water use would harm park, visitor experience
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Press Release Spreader Canal Project Will Restore Water to Florida Bay & Everglades National Park The South Florida Water Management District breaks ground on the C-111 Spreader Canal
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Press Release NPCA applauds Release of Critical Preliminary Plans for Grand Teton National Park Moose-Wilson Road Corridor Plan will Shape future for sensitive and unique area within park
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Press Release State’s Plan for Water Storage Fails to Consider Best Options for Sending Water South to Everglades National Park More land is needed to store and treat more water.
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Press Release Air Permit Issued for Proposed Refinery Near Theodore Roosevelt National Park More than 10,000 people opposed the refinery, citing negative impacts to the park's air quality in written comments
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Press Release Proposed Legal Deal Leaves Water Quality, Protections for Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Question More information and public input needed to hold polluter accountable.
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Press Release Parks Group Applauds Purchase of Historic Homestead Within Glacier National Park LWCF Acquisition Protects Harrison Creek Property from Inappropriate uses, Strengthens Integrity of Glacier Ecosystem
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Press Release Court Rules for Oil Refinery Over Clean Air Near Theodore Roosevelt National Park The proposed Davis Refinery will be the first newly constructed industrial crude oil refinery in the United States in nearly 40 years and poses a substantial threat to air quality in neighboring areas.
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Press Release Voyageurs National Park, Boundary Waters Protected from Toxic Mining "Banning mining activities in the region’s watershed will protect the broader park ecosystem now and for years to come.” -- Christine Goepfert
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Press Release Parks Group Urges Better Protection for Addition Lands within Big Cypress National Preserve Statement by NPCA Sun Coast Regional Director John Adornato III
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Press Release Park Service Paves Way for Oil, Gas Drilling in Big Cypress National Preserve Plans Would Disrupt 70,000 Acres of Fragile Wetlands, Forest
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Press Release Parks Group Demands Information on Fighter Jet Noise over Olympic National Park U.S. Navy fails to adequately respond to FOIA request, prompting litigation.
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Press Release Plan to Deliver Clean Water to Everglades National Park Goes to Congress Everglades Reservoir plan must be included in Water Resources bill to provide much needed freshwater relief.
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Press Release Voyageurs National Park Threatened by Plans to Allow for Toxic Mining Even small amounts of contamination from this toxic mining will threaten public health and the park's fish, plants, wildlife and entire ecosystem for decades to come.
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Blog Post America's Summit on National Parks Moving from vision to action
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Press Release Parks Group Calls on National Park Service to Reject Testing for Oil Beneath Big Cypress Proposal Would Open Door to Drilling in Critical Endangered Species Habitat
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 3905, Minnesota’s Economic Rights in the Superior National Forest Act NPCA submitted the following position to members of the House Natural Resources Committee ahead of a markup scheduled for November 7-8, 2017.
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Blog Post How Charles Pinckney Changed My View of National Parks Exploring America’s most fascinating and least known places: A new series from a traveling park lover.
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Press Release Department of Interior Moves to Delist Grizzlies in and around Glacier National Park Transparent process and sound science needed.
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Press Release Successful Land Exchange Moves Forward to Preserve Grand Teton National Park Land purchase is major step toward future preservation of park's landscapes
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Press Release Former National Park Superintendents Call for Waterton-Glacier Expansion, Watershed Protections As Congress considers lands bill, veteran park leadership makes conservation appeal
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Press Release Wyoming State Legislature Takes Action to Preserve Grand Teton National Park for Future Generations Land purchase protects landscapes and beauty of park
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Press Release US Navy analysis finds Growler jet noise in Olympic National Park exceeds 100 decibels Navy's own analysis reveals that jet noise can be as loud as a handheld drill for visitors in the famously tranquil park, which is home to perhaps the quietest place in the United States
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Press Release Everglades Coalition Focuses on Sending Water South to Everglades National Park at 30th Anniversary Conference 30th Annual Everglades Coalition Conference Kicks Off in Key Largo, FL.
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Press Release National Parks Group Applauds Completed Phase One of C-111 Everglades Restoration Project Statement by NPCA Biscayne Restoration Program Analyst Kahlil Kettering
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Press Release With Repeal of Clean Power Plan, Administration Prioritizes Polluters over the Health of People and National Parks "Administrator Pruitt continues to put the interests of polluters over the air that we breathe, and denies facts about climate science and the effective actions required to protect the public and our parks.”
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Press Release National Parks Conservation Association Applauds Walmart's Decision to Protect Wilderness Battlefield Statement by NPCA President Tom Kiernan
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Press Release Navajo Nation Tribal Council Should Vote No to Escalade Proposal We Have Opportunity to Protect Grand Canyon from Incompatible Development
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Press Release National Parks Group Voices Support for North Fork Watershed Protection Act Statement by Michael Jamison NPCA Crown of the Continent Program Manager
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Blog Post An Insiders’ Guide to Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone: It’s one of the most remarkable and revered travel destinations in the world and the place that defined the very concept of public land conservation. Get a taste of why this park and the larger ecosystem that surrounds it are so special — and how to plan an extraordinary trip.
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Park Natchez Trace Parkway The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile roadway that winds through Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee and tells the stories of Native American Choctaw, and Chickasaw, as well as "Kaintuck"--boatmen who floated merchandise down rivers and spent days walking home after dismantling their boats.
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Staff Larissa Walker As the Director of Outreach and Engagement, Larissa helps to lead the organization's efforts to deepen our work with communities and partners across the country as we focus on building a more just, equitable, diverse and inclusive park advocacy community. Larissa works closely with NPCA's regional staff to engage younger audiences in national park advocacy as well as support our growing Veterans Program.
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Staff Melissa Abdo, Ph.D. Melissa brings over 20 years of leadership experience to her role as the Sun Coast Regional Director of NPCA.
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Fact Sheet Backward Pumping in the Everglades Backward pumping proposal threatens the Everglades ecosystem, human health, and our economic future
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Report US District Court for Alaska Decision US District Court For Alaska Decision, US v. James Wilde Case
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Staff Christa Cherava Christa joined NPCA as a Government Affairs Department intern to gain exposure to natural resource policy. Today she is part of the Conservation Programs Department where she focuses on water issues—including coastal resiliency, sustainability, and also supports their Science Team.
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Staff Betsy Buffington Betsy Buffington, a longtime conservation partner and ally, is regional director of the Northern Rockies Regional Office, overseeing our work in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota and Idaho.
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Staff Krista Vaisman Krista brings over a decade of successful fundraising and philanthropy experience to serve the incredible donors and partners who support NPCA.
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