Search results for “Mid-Atlantic”
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Resource Mid-Atlantic Regional Victories This document details the various park protection victories of the Mid-Atlantic region.
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Staff Michaela Pavlat Michaela Pavlat is the Indigenous Partnerships Field Representative for the Mid-Atlantic Region. She is a citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
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Anna Solberg Anna Solberg received her BS in Environmental Studies and Sustainability from Northern Michigan University in 2015, her MA in Geography from Kent State University in 2017, and her PhD in Geography from Kent State University in 2022.
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Christina Sabochick Christina Sabochick is a recent graduate from William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia with a B.S. in biology and environmental science.
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Ayomide Sekiteri Ayomide Sekiteri is a member of NPCA’s Next Generation Advisory Council and Mid-Atlantic Regional Council. She is a first-generation Nigerian-American from Baltimore, MD.
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Fact Sheet Must Jamestown’s Historic Character Be Destroyed? Must Jamestown’s Historic Character Be Destroyed? Could other options provide sufficient, reliable power without ruining this historic area? Alternatives must be analyzed and evaluated by the public.
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Magazine Article As the Robin Flies Where do robins go and why does it matter?
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Blog Post The Country’s Smallest National Park Site A memorial in downtown Philadelphia preserves epic tales of war and freedom in just 0.02 acres of space.
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Magazine Article On the Map Two new national monuments celebrate American heroes forged during the nation’s darkest times.
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Press Release Groups Hail Legislation to Preserve Nationally Treasured Women's History Site Senator Mikulski introduces bill to include Sewall-Belmont House in National Park System
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Press Release Results of LGBT Theme Study Points to More Inclusive Future for America’s National Parks New National Park Service theme study identifies many nationally significant LGBT stories and sites.
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Blog Post Halls of Independence Did you know that four national park sites preserve the homes of signers of the Declaration of Independence?
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Blog Post Working Like a Dog: See How Pups Help Park Rangers in These 12 Unusual Jobs From sniffing out turtle eggs to keeping mountain goats out of parking lots, four-legged rangers carry out many duties that help preserve national park resources and make sure visitors have a pleasant and safe park experience.
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Magazine Article The National Park Next Door Nearly six million people in the D.C. region live within a short drive of Oxon Cove. Why aren’t more of them visiting it?
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Magazine Article Early Birds & Night Owls Could a trio of devoted birders break a Washington, D.C., bird-watching record set in 1989?
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Blog Post The 10 Best Places to See Fall Foliage Each autumn, nature puts on an artistic display as hardwood trees change color. The following national parks offer some of the best fall foliage in the United States.
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Blog Post Poll: Most Americans Want Park Wildlife Better Protected A majority of Americans believe more needs to be done to safeguard national park wildlife, a newly released NPCA poll shows.
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Blog Post The Other Washington Monument The marble obelisk on the National Mall is one of the country’s most famous structures — but it is not the oldest monument honoring America’s first president.
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Blog Post Trivia Challenge: Guess This Park-Inspired Poet Q: What famed 19th century poet was inspired to serve as a nurse during the Civil War after spending time at Chatham Manor at what is now the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park?
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Blog Post Don’t Just See the Movie! Honor Lincoln’s memory by helping to preserve more of Gettysburg
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Blog Post The 8 National Parks Devoted to Women’s History Women comprise more than half of the population and make history virtually everywhere. Yet, only eight U.S. national park sites specifically commemorate some aspect of women’s history.
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Magazine Article Swept Away A disaster in Johnstown, Pennsylvania stunted a town and changed a nation.
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Magazine Article A First Lady Mary McLeod Bethune, the child of former slaves, grew up to start a university and advise presidents.
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Report Virginians for Healthy Air Newsletter Virginians for Healthy Air is a network of Virginia businesses, civic groups, and nonprofit organizations that share the vision of healthy air for the Commonwealth and for Virginia’s national parks, including Shenandoah.
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Report Center for State of the Parks: Fort Necessity National Battlefield The current overall condition of cultural resources at Fort Necessity rates a “poor” score of 56 out of 100.
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Magazine Article John Brown’s Soul John Brown hoped to end slavery when he raided a federal armory at Harpers Ferry in 1859. His plan failed, but he still changed the course of history.
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Press Release Pennsylvania Bill Would Fund Critical Conservation Programs that Support State’s National Parks Investment in the Growing Greener Environmental Stewardship Fund will support environmental programs that benefit Pennsylvania’s national park sites
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Blog Post 10 Parks for Every Tree Lover’s List National parks are home to some of the country’s rarest and most remarkable trees. In many cases, these spectacular plants have stood watch over centuries of history. Here are just 10 places that are sure to wow tree lovers everywhere.
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Magazine Article The Appalachian Trail Blazer Just how far could long-distance hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis push herself?
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Blog Post The Meaning of Memorial Day How a Gold Star Family member honors the vets around her — and finds solace in the public lands dedicated to them.
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Blog Post One-of-a-Kind Destinations: 11 National Park Curiosities National parks preserve wondrous landscapes, stories, and artifacts—as well as a whole host of weird and exceptional sights. From wacky-looking rocks to giant monuments of steel, here’s a short list of places to explore that are like nowhere else in the world.
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Magazine Article An Audacious Fight Force-feeding and imprisonment could not stop suffragist Alice Paul’s march forward. A new park site would tell her story.
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Press Release New Report Highlights Upper Delaware River Region’s Emerging Economy, Finds Community Collaboration Vital for its Future "Strong partnerships and productive collaboration among community leaders are vital for the region’s bright future and for the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River." - NPCA Senior Regional Director Joy Oakes
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Press Release Trump Administration Action Puts National Parks at Risk, Moves to Derail Clean Water Protections Today, in a devastating blow to national parks and communities that depend on clean water, the Trump Administration calls for the repeal of the Clean Water Rule.
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Press Release Parks Group Report Urges Restoration of Chesapeake Watershed to Ensure Preservation of National Park Sites Tied to Pivotal Moments in Founding of United States 'Protecting Our Chesapeake, Protecting Our National Parks' narrative identifies challenges faced by Patapsco River in Maryland and James River in Virginia and how those issues negatively impact the historic character, environments of Fort McHenry, Colonial and Fort Monroe park sites.
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Blog Post Small Wonders: The Country's Teeniest National Park Sites Some national parks are celebrated for their vast landscapes, but these 10 sites share enormous stories and achievements in suprisingly small spaces.
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Blog Post Victory: Incinerator Project Defeated at Monocacy County officials in Maryland vote down a trash-burning incinerator that would have been just yards from a Civil War battlefield.
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Blog Post The 12 Most-Visited Winter Parks National park sites can provide an ideal adventure or an escape from the cold during the winter months.
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Talking Points FAQ: Golden Gate National Recreation Area Dog Accommodations and Rule The National Park Service has recognized that dog-related recreation in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is threatening the park’s natural resources and degrading the park experience for many user groups. GGNRA’s new zoning plan will replace an outdated, 1979 “pet policy” that was developed without considering scientific research and the diverse park uses.
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Blake Borwig Blake Borwig is an Environmental Scientist based in central Kentucky working to improve air quality within the Bluegrass state.
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