Search results for “Colorado National Monument”
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Park César E. Chávez National Monument This national monument honors one of the most important U.S. labor and human rights leaders of the 20th century. César Chávez co-founded the United Farm Workers of America in 1962, the first agricultural labor union in the nation.
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Park Buck Island Reef National Monument This Caribbean park protects a small uninhabited island and the pristine elkhorn coral barrier reef that surrounds it, all about a mile and a half off the coast of St. Croix. Considered one of the finest marine gardens in the Caribbean, the monument protects a pristine underwater environment and habitat for rare and threatened species, including endangered leatherback and hawksbill turtles. Snorkelers can enjoy an interpretive underwater trail, one of only three such trails in the country.
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Park Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument Colonel Charles Young lived a remarkable life, overcoming racism and injustice to become a respected military officer, park steward and inspirational leader.
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Park Cedar Breaks National Monument Millions of years of erosion created this spectacular amphitheater, which measures three miles across and half a mile deep. The park features colorful arches, spires, pinnacles and hoodoos, and Native Americans called this area the "Circle of Painted Cliffs." The rim of the canyon features subalpine forestland of ponderosa pine and quaking aspen, as well as meadows that burst with wildflowers each summer.
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Park Fort Union National Monument This site preserves the remains of three separate adobe forts established in 1851 to guard the Santa Fe Trail. The trail was a trading route between settled areas of the United States to the east and the city of Santa Fe, capital of a 250-year-old Hispanic community stretching along and out from the Rio Grande River in what is now the state of New Mexico. When Santa Fe was established in 1607, the region known as New Mexico was a Spanish colony. With Mexican independence in 1821, it became a province of the new nation, and in 1848, it became a territory of the United States following the Mexican-American War. Throughout the political changes, the people of New Mexico, including both the Native American pueblo communities and the Hispanic descendants of Spanish colonists, maintained their cultural identity and connection to the land.
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Resource A List of the 27 National Monuments Under Review The Department of the Interior conducted an unprecedented federal review of 27 national monuments following an executive order on April 26, 2017, by President Donald Trump.
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Comment Technical Comments Submitted for Marine Monuments and Sanctuaries Reviews In response to a Department of Commerce review of marine monuments and sanctuaries, as directed by Executive Order 13795 Section 4(b), NPCA has submitted technical comments in defense of each site.
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Resource Legal Analysis of Presidential Ability to Revoke National Monuments The president has no power to unilaterally abolish a national monument under the 1906 Antiquities Act.
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Report Legal Analysis of the Antiquities Act and Marine Monuments The Antiquities Act of 1906 may be used to protect marine areas.
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Kate Siber Kate Siber, a freelance writer and correspondent for Outside magazine, is based in Durango, Colorado. Her writing has appeared in National Geographic Traveler and The New York Times. She is also the author of “National Parks of the U.S.A.,” a best-selling children’s book.
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Julia Busiek Julia Busiek has worked in national parks in California, Colorado, Hawaii and Washington state. She lives in Oakland, California.
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Blog Post Historic 'Parks Package' Passes Congress An FAQ with details on today's enormous bipartisan win for national parks.
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Magazine Article Naming Matters Should Devils Tower be called Bear Lodge? Is Tacoma a better moniker than Mount Rainier? Around the country, activists are fighting to change place names they deem offensive, hurtful or arbitrary, and national parks are frequently the targets of these campaigns.
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Blog Post 2022 — What a Year for Parks! We celebrate 2022 for the strides made in protecting parks, preserving land and wildlife, and honoring important sites in our nation’s progress toward equality — accomplishments that could not have been made without our many park advocates.
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Magazine Article An Alabama Album Images of struggle and persistence at five national park sites.
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Magazine Article What Lies Beneath Want to find hidden treasures in the ocean or scuba dive through a shipwreck? The Submerged Resources Center is here to help.
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Blog Post 9 Park Success Stories Advocates Made Possible On the two-year anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act, parks around the country are seeing big, tangible improvements as a result of this historic bipartisan victory.
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Press Release National Parks Group Honors South East Utah Superintendent with Stephen T. Mather Award Award given to individuals who have shown steadfast leadership and persistent dedication to our national parks
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Press Release Time is Now to Link President's Energy Strategy with Strong Protections for National Parks Administration's Proposals on Right Track, But Need to Finalize Necessary Protections
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Press Release Delayed Air Quality Protections Favors Pollution Over Parks and Public Lands The Bureau of Land Management is delaying implementation of commonsense methane rules, putting the health of national parks and park visitors at risk.
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Blog Post Get Your Binoculars: The 25 Best National Parks for Birding Find out which national park sites have the most bird species, with a highlight of what you might see at each place.
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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 Commercial Beef Cattle in America’s National Parks: Are You Serious? Cattle grazing is not compatible with responsible public land management practices in most cases. Yet new legislation could double the length of time commercial ranchers can graze their animals.
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Blog Post National Park Rangers Are Helping These 10 Animals and Plants Survive National parks offer some of the last suitable habitats for a number of species and are home to creatures that exist nowhere else in the world. This means park staff play a key role in saving some of the rarest animals and plants from being lost forever.
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Magazine Article The Octogenarian and the Monolith At 87, Robert Kelman is the oldest person to climb Devils Tower.
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Blog Post The Darkest National Parks in the United States Last week, the International Dark-Sky Association named a new dark-sky park — the seventh site in the U.S. National Park System that now holds that honor. This coveted designation recognizes not only excellent stargazing opportunities, but also superior night-sky stewardship through responsible lighting, public education and community outreach.
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Press Release Court Upholds Grand Canyon Uranium Mining Ban Havasupai Tribe, conservation coalition celebrate key win for protecting water, wildlife, and sacred lands
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Policy Update Position on S. 47, Natural Resources Management Act NPCA submitted the following position to members of the Senate ahead of anticipated floor votes on February 6, 2019.
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Blog Post Congress Passes Major Bipartisan National Parks and Public Lands Package Today’s sweeping victory represents significant expansions and enhancements to America’s national parks and public lands.
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Blog Post Parks after Dark: 9 Ideas for Nighttime Fun Summer nights may be short, but national parks often host extra activities to educate and entertain visitors during this popular tourist season. Whether you’re exploring on your own or hanging out with a ranger, try a few of these excuses to stay out late in special places.
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Blog Post ‘Nobody’s Free Unless We’re All Free’ Students connect virtually with their history at Stonewall through NPCA Zoom programs.
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Blog Post A Sad Anniversary for the California Desert A year of irresponsible Interior actions undermines decades of progress for our national parks, wildlife and sacred spaces.
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Blog Post 7 Places Worth Saving By protecting the areas surrounding national parks, the U.S. can build resilient landscapes that prevent the worst effects of climate change and species loss.
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Magazine Article A Turnaround at Grand Portage A Native American Tribe and a national park unit find common ground
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Policy Update Position on S. 32, S. 483, S. 569, S. 941, S. 1403, S. 1522, S. 2160, S. 2809, S. 2831, S. 2870, S. 2889, S. 3176 & S. 3287 NPCA submitted the following positions to members of the SenateEnergy and Natural Resources Committee ahead of a Business Meeting scheduled for October 2, 2018.
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Blog Post Preserving More of Our History in Southern California and Beyond 3 ways the federal government can honor Hispanic Heritage Month by including irreplaceable cultural sites in the National Park System
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Press Release Appeals Court Upholds Grand Canyon Uranium Mining Ban Havasupai Tribe, Conservation Coalition Celebrate Key Win for Water, Wildlife, Sacred Lands
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Policy Update Position on S. 3033, S. 3044 & S. 3045 NPCA submitted the following positions to members of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources ahead of a hearing scheduled for October 25, 2023.
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Blog Post The DeChristopher Effect After years of work by passionate advocates, a new approach to oil and gas leasing could produce better decisions on energy development and how it affects the air, water, noise, and views at national parks.
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Blog Post Three Endangered Rivers, Countless Memories American Rivers recently released its annual list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers.
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 820, H.R. 920, H.R. 2497, and H.R. 2626 NPCA submitted the following positions to the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands ahead of a legislative hearing scheduled for April 21st, 2021.
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Report Diamond in the Rough An Economic Analysis of the Proposed Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve
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Staff Alex Johnson Alex directs NPCA’s programs to protect and enhance the national parks and preserves in Alaska.
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Staff Julie Hogan Julie Hogan began her career at NPCA in the fall of 2015 as a senior manager in the development department. Currently, she is the Senior Director of Foundation Relations.
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Staff Heather Vihstadt As Associate Director of the Trustees for the Parks, Heather Vihstadt and her fellow colleagues aim to grow the NPCA family of supporters to help preserve, protect and expand our national parks so they may remain beloved treasures for generations to come.
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