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• 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.
• Resource Tens of Thousands of Orphaned Wells Threaten National Parks Orphaned oil wells emit pollution, block wildlife migration, and threaten our climate and parks.
• Resource Awards and Recognition The National Parks Conservation Association has had the privilege of presenting awards to decision makers, organizations, and individuals that have made a difference for national parks. The contributions these award-winners have made are vital to the continued excellence of our National Park System.
• 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crucial funding – up to $6.65 billion over five years – to fix our national parks’ crumbling roads, decaying buildings, outdated water systems and many more repair needs.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.
• Resource Application: Northeast Young Leaders Council National Parks Conservation Association’s northeast team is thrilled to announce the establishment of a Northeast Young Leaders Council to assist us in our program and advocacy work.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 2647, Resilient Federal Forests Act, Substitute Amendment Sep 2016 NPCA, along with partners, submitted the following position to members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry ahead of a business meeting on September 13, 2016.
• Magazine Article Subterranean Secrets Fall 2019 | By Amy Berenbeim A Carlsbad Caverns Comic
• Blog Post Batteries Not Included Nov 2013 | By Todd Christopher Kids who regularly spend time playing in and exploring the outdoors benefit from fitter bodies, calmer minds, reduced incidence of stress and attention deficit disorders, and greater academic achievement.
• Policy Update Testimony: Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act Dec 2015 Written testimony by Joan Frankevich for the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on December 3, 2015
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 3055 and Amendments Jun 2019 NPCA submitted the following positions to the House of Representatives ahead of anticipated floor votes starting June 20, 2019.
• Policy Update Position on HR 5780, Utah Public Lands Initiative Sep 2016 NPCA submitted the following position to members of the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Federal Lands, ahead of a hearing on September 14, 2016.
• Policy Update NPCA position on the INVEST in America Act and select amendments Jun 2021 NPCA sent the following letter to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ahead of an anticipated markup scheduled for June 9th, 2021. 
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 1289, S. 718, S. 1622, S. 1696, S. 1930, S. 1943, S. 1993, S. 2177, S. 2309, S. 2412, S. 2548, S. 2805, S. 2839, S. 2954, S. 3020,S. 3027, S. 3028, H.R. 2880, S. 1923, S. 1690 Jul 2016 NPCA submitted the following positions on legislation being considered by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee during a markup on July 12, 2016.
• Policy Update Position on Management of Marine Conservation Areas Mar 2017 NPCA submitted the following position to the Subcommittee on Water, Power, and Oceans of the House Committee on Natural Resources ahead of a hearing on March 15, 2017.
• Policy Update Position on the WOTUS Rule Apr 2017 NPCA submitted the following position to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works ahead of a hearing entitled “A Review of the Technical, Scientific, and Legal Basis of the WOTUS Rule."
• Policy Update NPCA support for H.R. 3684 Sep 2021 NPCA sent the following letter to Members of the House of Representatives expressing support for the passage of H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.  
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 3354, Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act Sep 2017 NPCA submitted the following position to the House of Representatives ahead of expected floor debate and votes starting the week of September 4, 2017.
• Magazine Article The Aftermath Summer 2012 | By Mark Schrope Revisiting Gulf Islands National Seashore two years after the biggest offshore oil disaster ever.
• Policy Update Position on legislation before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Jul 2022  NPCA sent the following positions to Senators on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee ahead of an anticipated markup scheduled for July 21st, 2022. 
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 4558, Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act Dec 2017 NPCA submitted the following position to the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands ahead of a hearing scheduled for December 14, 2017.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 6147, Interior Appropriations & Amendments Jul 2018 NPCA submitted the following positions to the House of Representatives ahead of anticipated floor debate and votes.
• Policy Update NPCA Position on select legislation before the House Committee on Natural Resources Sep 2020 NPCA shared the following position with members ahead of a full committee legislative markup held by the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources scheduled for September 30th, 2020. 
• Press Release New Report Highlights Economic Value and Quality of Life Benefits of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Apr 2015 NPCA releases report that highlights Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area's major contributions to local communities.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 3668, the SHARE Act Sep 2017 NPCA submitted the following position to the House Natural Resources Committee ahead of a markup scheduled for September 13, 2017.
• Magazine Article The War that Shaped America Spring 2011 | By Amy Leinbach Marquis Nearly 150 years after the Civil War, Bill Gwaltney explains why its lessons are still relevant today.
• Policy Update Position on Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Mar 2018 NPCA submitted the following position to congressional leadership and members of the appropriations committees during negotiations regarding FY18 final appropriations.
• Magazine Article Stewards & Storytellers Spring 2014 | By Kevin Grange Essex National Heritage Area in Massachusetts is one of dozens of heritage areas making America’s best idea even better.
• Blog Post Celebrating Places and Stories Within Nature: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Mar 2023 | By Alana Garibaldi The third video in a new series showcases community activist Araceli Hernandez and her work to increase access to outdoor spaces in her community.
• Press Release Congressman Schiff Proposes to Expand Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Preserve and Protect Culture, Wildlife and Waterways Jun 2016 The Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act would expand Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include critical waterways, landscapes, wildlife corridors and important cultural and historical sites.
• Blog Post Santa Monica Mountains for All Jan 2013 | By Ramya Sivasubramanian The Santa Monica Mountains belong to all of us. Expanding its boundaries will make it more accessible to children of color and people living in poverty.
• Blog Post Responding in Times of Disaster Oct 2017 | By John Adornato The last few weeks have been catastrophic for so many communities around the Gulf of Mexico, southern United States and the Caribbean. NPCA shares its deep concern for everyone affected by the recent hurricanes and is committed to being part of the long-term rebuilding effort.
• Blog Post 10 Tips to Respect Wildlife, Stay Safe and Avoid Internet Ridicule Jul 2016 | By Nicolas Brulliard Most of us wouldn’t think of putting a bison in our car as two Yellowstone visitors did this spring, but did you know that white shoes and sweat-soaked hiking gear can also cause problems?
• Blog Post Lessons from the Wildlife Brigade May 2015 | By Katherine DeGroff Our job was simple: hike to Marion Lake in Granite Canyon. Tack on a few more details, like a novice backpacker, an unknown wilderness, a leaky can of tuna, and a problem bear, and things get a little more complicated.
• Blog Post Arlington House May Get a New Name Dec 2022 | By Linda Coutant Legislators and descendants of Robert E. Lee and the families he enslaved want to drop the Confederate general from the formal name of the manor house at Arlington National Cemetery.
• Policy Update Position on S. 1403, S. 1645, S. 1646, S. 2102, H.R. 965 & H.R. 2897 May 2018 NPCA submitted the following positions to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources ahead of a Business Meeting scheduled for May 17, 2018.

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