Search results for “Lake Clark National Park & Preserve”
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Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the country's most popular national park sites. It offers postcard-perfect views and plentiful wildlife.
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Park Greenbelt Park An urban oasis in the historic New Deal Era town of Greenbelt, Maryland, this park offers nine miles of peaceful wooded trails and 174 secluded camp sites just 12 miles outside of Washington, DC.
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Park Manassas National Battlefield Park Spectators and reporters competed for a good view of the first major battle between Union and Confederate soldiers at Manassas in July of 1861. Before the battle, most Americans thought the war would be one short skirmish; the deaths of 900 soldiers shocked the nation into realizing otherwise. Soldiers fought a second battle over the same fields at Manassas a year later that helped clear the way for Lee’s first invasion of the North. Today, visitors can take walking tours through the primary battlegrounds. There is also a 13-mile, self-guided driving tour of that stops at various locations, including Stone House Tavern, a structure that was used as a Union field hospital.
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Report Strategies to Increase National Park Funding Funding and national park experts have drafted 16 papers outlining strategies that could be employed to increase non-appropriated funding for the national parks.
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Report Effects of the October 2013 Government Shutdown on National Parks and Gateway Communities Fact sheets, reports, and figures on the impacts of the 2013 and previous shutdowns on national parks and their gateway communities.
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Press Release Westerners Tell EPA to Clean Up Air in National Parks, Wilderness Areas Broad Coalition of Advocates Call on EPA to Strengthen Clean Air Protections
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Blog Post Oil and Gas Drilling Near Parks: Why Reform Is Needed Now Did you know nearly 90% of lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management are open to oil and gas leasing and fossil fuel extraction? We now have a chance to reform how oil and gas drilling takes place on millions of acres of public land.
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Press Release Health, Environmental, Business Leaders To EPA: Improve National Parks’ Air Quality A broad coalition of advocates and concerned citizens group convenes in Washington, DC, to speak out on the proposed Regional Haze Rule revisions
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Press Release Offshore Leasing Plan Threatens National Parks, Wildlife and Coastal Communities Atlantic, Pacific coasts could be open to leasing for first time in decades.
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Press Release Drawing the Line: National Park Service Releases Bold New Proposal to Protect Alaska's Bears and Wolves Proposed regulation changes would protect bears and wolves in Alaska's national preserves
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Press Release Debt Ceiling Deal Could Impact Our National Parks, Air, Water and Wildlife “Compromise is essential to our country’s progress, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of our most treasured places and the people who protect them." - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO
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Press Release VICTORY: Parks Group Celebrates New National Monument to Honor Memory of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Recognized as one of our country’s most infamous hate crimes, the widely publicized murder of Emmett Till and his mother’s calls for justice were major catalysts for the Civil Rights Movement in America.
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Blog Post 4 Reasons David Bernhardt Is Bad for Parks and We’re Holding Him Accountable NPCA opposed David Bernhardt's confirmation as Interior secretary and is watching his actions carefully. Here’s why.
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Press Release New Bill in Congress Would Create First National Park Site Dedicated to LGBT History Legislation Would Preserve Historic Site and Stories of the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion
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Press Release Groups Challenge Federal Loophole That Exempts Polluters from Cleaning Air at National Parks and Wilderness Areas Legal arguments heard in U.S. Federal Court of Appeals in Washington, DC.
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Press Release Final Dog Rule Improves Conservation and Recreation at 2nd Most Visited National Park The final rule creates zones for where on-leash, off-leash, and no dogs are allowed, allowing the public to choose the experience they want to enjoy.
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Blog Post VIDEO: New Park Service Series Explores White-Nose Syndrome and the Threat to Bats Educational campaign aims to enlist more humans in efforts to prevent widespread bat mortality.
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Blog Post Plan a Desert Getaway to Arches National Park The cooler months are an ideal time to explore the wonders of the desert, when visitors can see the beauty of the canyons and cacti without the intense sunshine and triple-digit temperatures.
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Press Release Congresswoman Terri Sewell Introduces H.R. 4817 to Designate Birmingham’s Historic Civil Rights District as a National Park The City of Birmingham played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement and this national designation will forever cement its place in American history
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Press Release National Parks Group Praises Obama Nomination of Sally Jewell for Interior Secretary Statement by NPCA President Tom Kiernan
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Press Release America's Great Outdoors Report Provides A Promising Vision for Connecting Americans to Our National Parks New conservation plan helps preserve and connect Americans to our national heritage
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Press Release New Poll Shows United Support for National Park Wildlife "This data reflects that Americans are united in actions to conserve – not threaten – these species" -- NPCA President and CEO Theresa Pierno
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Press Release David Vela Nominated for Director of the National Park Service If confirmed, Vela would bring nearly three decades of public service expertise to the position.
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Press Release New Methane Rules Will Help Protect National Parks Finalized BLM Rules Will Curb Emissions from Nearby Oil and National Gas Facilities
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Press Release Trump Administration Silences Public’s Voice in Oil, Gas Leasing Near Parks Eliminates collaborative planning, limits requirements for environmental review.
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Blog Post 5 Tips for Visiting National Parks in Winter Winter adventures are some of my favorite trips. Here are a few tricks I’ve learned over the years.
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Press Release National Park Service Agrees: Till Story Should Be Preserved “This study confirms what many Americans across the country instinctively understand: the story of Emmett Till’s lynching, one of the most infamous hate crimes in American history, is nationally significant and worthy of preservation." -- NPCA's Alan Spears
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Press Release National Parks Conservation Association Names Theresa Pierno to CEO Position NPCA names organization's first woman to serve as President and CEO in its nearly 100-year history.
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Press Release Interior Must Resume Critically Needed Trainings to Keep Parks Safe "This will have a chilling effect on staff who are facing discrimination, sexual harassment, and racial bias among other difficult situations."
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Press Release Groups Ask EPA to Enforce Regional Haze Rules and Protect National Parks Deadline for states to begin air pollution reductions approaches, but few are ready
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Press Release Court Allows Weak Park Air Protection Rule to Stand Decision protects rule exempting cleanup of outdated power plants.
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Policy Update NPCA letter of support for the nomination of Charles F. Sams III to be Director of the National Park Service NPCA sent the following letter to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee ahead of a hearing scheduled for October 19th, 2021.
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Blog Post Got Milkweed? Crowdfunding Creates a Butterfly Effect for National Parks An innovative new website helps people help the causes they care about.
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Press Release Parks Group Celebrates Bill Promoting Public Lands, Outdoor Spaces for Veteran’s Health and Wellness This bill ensures millions of veterans and their families will get the resources they need to heal and benefit from America’s outdoor spaces.
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Press Release Dirk Kempthorne Joins Board of National Parks Conservation Association NPCA welcomes former Interior Secretary to Board of Trustees
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Staff Pamela Goddard Pamela Goddard is the Senior Program Director of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the National Parks Conservation Association. She works with local, state, and federal stakeholders to restore and protect the 78 national parks, five national trails, and nine national heritage areas in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
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Mark Wenzler Mark oversees NPCA’s programs focused on protecting and restoring the air, lands, water, and wildlife in our national parks. He is an avid outdoor recreationist who loves to ski, bike, backpack and paddle, especially in our national parks.
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Report Alternatives for Coral Reef Ecosystem Protection Alternatives for coral reef ecosystem protection within Biscayne National Park
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Video Design Thinking Process for Innovation A toolkit for leading creative conversations about park and program relevance.
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Kevin Dahl Kevin Dahl works as Arizona's Senior Program Manager in the Southwest region. He focuses on issues concerning Arizona's national parks, including such well-known places as Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, and Saguaro.
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Park Amache National Historic Site This national park site preserves the story of Amache, where thousands of people of Japanese descent were unconstitutionally incarcerated.
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Staff Renee Reber Renee joined NPCA in August 2022. Renee’s work is focus on protecting parks and surrounding communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region from the impacts of the climate crisis, including sea level rise, flooding, and extreme weather events.
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Park Honouliuli National Historic Site Located on the island of Oahu, Honouliuli was one of 17 incarceration camps in Hawaii where innocent civilians were imprisoned during World War II.
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Fact Sheet Catch of the Day at Jamaica Bay Fishing opportunities in the Jamaica Bay area.
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Rene Melara Rene Melara is a Clinical Social Worker who has lived in Los Angeles since 2013 and has worked to support youth and families from underserved communities on the Westside.
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