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Great American Outdoors Act
The Great American Outdoors Act is providing crucial funding – up to $6.65 billion over five years – to fix our national parks’ crumbling roads, decaying buildings, outdated water systems…
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Cut to the Bone
The Trump administration has threatened to close the National Park Service’s regional offices and cut even more staff in the coming weeks. We examine what that would mean for parks…
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Read more about Congress: Our parks are worth fighting for!
ActiveAction Congress: Our parks are worth fighting for! In order to face understaffing, climate disasters, and longer-term impacts, parks need funding, so when parks need financial resources, we don’t find ourselves caught in cumbersome negotiations. Our parks need action now and cannot wait.
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Read more about Prevent Further Cuts to Park Staff and Funding
ActiveAction Prevent Further Cuts to Park Staff and Funding Parks wouldn’t be parks without the people of the National Park Service – and those people are under attack. Tell Congress to stand up for park staff and to roll back these devastating directives on national parks.
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Read more about Congress: Fund Cultural Resources at America's National Parks
ActiveAction Congress: Fund Cultural Resources at America's National Parks Urge Congress to provide $250 million for long-underfunded cultural resources and history programs at America’s national parks.
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Read more about Reject the President's Budget
ActiveAction Reject the President's Budget The president’s budget could close over 350 parks—3/4 of the National Park System. Tell Congress to act now.
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The national parks are a treasure of immeasurable value, but beyond the beauty and diversity of life they foster, they help us connect with the beauty of nature and remind us why it is important to preserve our environment. — Ovi Sofariu
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Read more about Support the America the Beautiful Act
ActiveAction Support the America the Beautiful Act The new America the Beautiful Act would extend funding to continue addressing the deferred maintenance backlog that has reached more than $23 billion.
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Read more about Inflation Reduction Act: Preparing parks for the future
NPCA AT WORK Inflation Reduction Act: Preparing parks for the future Passed in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is the largest investment our country has made to cut climate pollution while preparing parks and communities from its impacts. $700 million has now been allocated to hire more staff and better prepare our parks’ natural, cultural and historic resources to withstand a changing climate. Today, parks are using these funding infusions for projects addressing climate change’s impacts, from flooding to extreme heat.
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Read more about Support Storm Recovery Funding for the National Park Service
NPCA at Work Support Storm Recovery Funding for the National Park Service Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria devastated communities. They also caused unprecedented damage to national parks. Hundreds of millions of dollars are needed to repair these parks and protect the National Park Service budget, which is already underfunded and cannot absorb the huge cost of hurricane recovery.
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Read more about Great American Outdoors Act
Victory Great American Outdoors Act The Great American Outdoors Act is providing crucial funding – up to $6.65 billion over five years – to fix our national parks’ crumbling roads, decaying buildings, outdated water systems and many more repair needs.
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Read more about Don't Cut Funding to the Chesapeake
NPCA at Work Don't Cut Funding to the Chesapeake The Chesapeake watershed supports the health of more than 50 national parks, and we can't afford to reverse important gains to water quality and habitat restoration
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Read more about National Heritage Areas Preserve America’s Landscapes and History
NPCA at Work National Heritage Areas Preserve America’s Landscapes and History From the Motor City to the Arabia Mountains, we should invest in the cost-effective partnerships that share America’s stories and create jobs around the country
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Read more about Grand Teton Expanded by 640 Acres, Protecting Vulnerable Lands
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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Read more about Support Increased National Park Funding
NPCA at Work Support Increased National Park Funding Preserving America’s heritage should be a bipartisan issue.
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Read more about Congress Funds the Land & Water Conservation Fund in Perpetuity
Victory Congress Funds the Land & Water Conservation Fund in Perpetuity Congress passed a bill dedicating full funding in perpetuity to one of our nation's most important conservation tools protecting public lands from incompatible development.
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Read more about Reauthorize Funding for National Park Transportation
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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Read more about President Trump’s Proposed Budget Could Decimate At Least 350 National Park Sites
Press Release President Trump’s Proposed Budget Could Decimate At Least 350 National Park Sites “The president’s proposed budget plan is beyond extreme. It is catastrophic. If enacted by Congress, our national park system would be completely decimated." - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO
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Read more about President Trump’s Proposed Budget Takes Axe to National Park Service
Press Release President Trump’s Proposed Budget Takes Axe to National Park Service “This is the most extreme, unrealistic and destructive National Park Service budget a President has ever proposed in the agency’s 109-year history. It’s nothing less than an all-out assault on America’s national parks.” - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO
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Read more about Congress Escalates Attacks on National Park Staff in New Budget Proposal
Press Release Congress Escalates Attacks on National Park Staff in New Budget Proposal "Rather than supporting our park staff during this challenging time, Congress is doubling down, further straining an overwhelmed Park Service." - Kristen Brengel, NPCA's SVP of Government Affiars
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Read more about Bipartisan Bill Aims to Extend Critical National Park Maintenance Funding
Press Release Bipartisan Bill Aims to Extend Critical National Park Maintenance Funding “We're ready to work with Congress to keep this funding going, tackle more repairs and leave a legacy worthy of these treasured places." - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO
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Read more about Trump's Disastrous First 100 Days for National Parks
Blog Post Trump's Disastrous First 100 Days for National Parks The new administration has targeted staff, threatened conservation rules and censored our nation’s history. But we think there’s still time to reverse course.
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Read more about Our National Parks Need Sound Science
Blog Post Our National Parks Need Sound Science The National Park System’s breathtaking landscapes and cultural and historic sites serve as living laboratories for science and discovery that help safeguard our nation’s legacy. Yet today, conservation and research science that support national parks are threatened.
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Read more about Making Our Mark on Capitol Hill: Advocating for the Great Lakes and National Parks
Blog Post Making Our Mark on Capitol Hill: Advocating for the Great Lakes and National Parks The Great Lakes are healthier than they were a generation ago, but NPCA continues to promote their need for protection so we can maintain people’s health and economic well-being.
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Read more about Parks Are Being Dismantled Before Our Very Eyes
Blog Post Parks Are Being Dismantled Before Our Very Eyes Under the second Trump administration, we are in an unprecedented moment in the long history of national park protection. The situation has become dire, but a record number of park lovers are speaking up on behalf of parks.
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Read more about Seeing Recovery at Yellowstone
Blog Post Seeing Recovery at Yellowstone Nearly three years after major floods devastated portions of Yellowstone National Park, recovery is underway. But climate change and staffing shortfalls bring new threats to the world’s first national park as it prepares for peak season.
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Read more about Position on Senate Budget Reconciliation Votes
Policy Update Position on Senate Budget Reconciliation Votes NPCA submitted the following positions to members of the Senate ahead of expected floor votes on February 20, 2025.
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Read more about Inflation Reduction Act: Preparing parks for the future
Resource Inflation Reduction Act: Preparing parks for the future Passed in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is the largest investment our country has made to cut climate pollution while preparing parks and communities from its impacts. $700 million has now been allocated to hire more staff and better prepare our parks’ natural, cultural and historic resources to withstand a changing climate.
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Read more about Transportation Funding in and Near National Parks: NPCA & Partners Field Guide to Federal Grants
Resource Transportation Funding in and Near National Parks: NPCA & Partners Field Guide to Federal Grants This guide was developed to provide National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) staff and partners the resources and contacts necessary to pursue federal funding for transportation and transit projects in and near national parks.
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Read more about Great American Outdoors Act Success Stories
Fact Sheet Great American Outdoors Act Success Stories The Great American Outdoors Act is providing crucial funding – up to $6.65 billion over five years – to fix our national parks’ crumbling roads, decaying buildings, outdated water systems and many more repair needs. This bill, along with other funding sources, is ensuring our parks can continue to welcome millions of visitors each year and protect the natural and cultural resources that tell our nation’s history.
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Read more about Challenge Congress to Provide $250 Million for History and Culture at our National Parks
Report Challenge Congress to Provide $250 Million for History and Culture at our National Parks History is at the heart of our national parks. Many national parks preserve stories of a battles, turning points, triumphs, and tragedies, or simply the lives of ordinary Americans. Since the National Park Service’s creation by Congress back in 1916, the agency has been charged with protecting and interpreting American history.
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Read more about Good Works Ahead
Infographic Good Works Ahead The 2020 passage of the Great American Outdoors Act established the National Parks and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund, setting aside up to $6.65 BILLION to address critical repair needs in national parks. Here’s a snapshot of the number of plans in the pipeline, the parks and states benefiting, and the funds allocated for specific projects during the first two years of the five-year investment.
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Read more about Poll Shows Public Supports Inflation Reduction Act Funding for Climate Change
Report Poll Shows Public Supports Inflation Reduction Act Funding for Climate Change A new poll by the National Parks Conservation Association finds that most Americans support funding infrastructure that will help national parks withstand climate change.
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Read more about A Sound Investment: Restoring the Great Lakes in Our National Parks
Report A Sound Investment: Restoring the Great Lakes in Our National Parks These success stories highlight the important role our national parks play in restoring the Great Lakes – the largest source of fresh water on the planet.
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Read more about Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Fact Sheet Great Lakes Restoration Initiative The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) is a federal funded program that was launched in 2010 to accelerate efforts to restore and protect the Great Lakes – the largest fresh water system in the world.
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Read more about A Disastrous Time for National Parks: Congress Must Act Fast To Rebuild Them Stronger
Storymap A Disastrous Time for National Parks: Congress Must Act Fast To Rebuild Them Stronger In recent years, we’ve witnessed record floods, severe and more frequent storms and hurricanes destroy communities, shutting down businesses and ripping through our parks and the landscapes, wildlife and life-changing experiences they hold. Take a deeper dive to see the devastation of these disasters and what you can do to help.
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Read more about $11.6 Billion and Counting
Report $11.6 Billion and Counting When Can Parks Expect Repair Funding?
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Read more about NPCA Letter on National Capital Region Fees for Demonstrations
Letter NPCA Letter on National Capital Region Fees for Demonstrations The National Park Service has proposed a variety of changes for special events and demonstrations in and around Washington, D.C., such as modifying and establishing restricted areas at memorials, establishing a maximum permit length of 30 days, and expanding the number of areas where a permit isn’t necessary for demonstrations. The most controversial change is floating the idea of recovering some of the costs for demonstrated events.
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