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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.
• 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crucial funding – up to $6.65 billion over five years – to fix our national parks’ crumbling roads, decaying buildings, outdated water systems and many more repair needs.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 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.
• 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. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act Dec 2015 NPCA, along with partners, submitted the following position to the House of Representatives ahead of an anticipated floor vote the week of November 30, 2015.
• 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 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. 
• 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.
• 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 It’s the Centennial … Now What? Aug 2016 | By Edward Stierli Highlights from the work you helped make possible in 2016 — and what’s next
• 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.
• Magazine Article On the Rocks Fall 2018 | By Melanie D.G. Kaplan She went to City of Rocks and Castle Rocks to climb. Then it rained. And hailed. And snowed.
• 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.
• Blog Post A Perfect Pairing Jul 2018 | By Casey Pola A Q & A with the founder of NPCA’s newest partner, Limestone Branch Distillery
• Policy Update Position on Nomination of David Bernhardt Apr 2019 NPCA submitted the following position to members of the Senate ahead of a floor vote scheduled for April 11, 2019.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 4239, SECURE American Energy Act Nov 2017 NPCA submitted the following position to the House Committee on Natural Resources ahead of a markup scheduled for November 8, 2017.
• Magazine Article A Campsite Grows In Brooklyn Fall 2016 | By Rona Kobell Snowy egrets, oversize bagels and old-time charm in the city that never sleeps.
• Policy Update NPCA position on legislation before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources May 2022 Ahead of a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee business meeting scheduled for May 11, 2022, NPCA submitted the following positions on H.R. 268, S. 1344, S. 3141, S. 3667, S. 3551, S. 3685, & S. 4114. 
• Blog Post Kids Need Nature: Here’s a Free Way to Get Them Outdoors Dec 2015 | By Darryl Haley Young people benefit from time in nature, but it is up to adults to help get them outside. A new free pass for fourth graders can help
• Policy Update Position on NPS Director Nominee Oct 2018 NPCA submitted the following position to members of the Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources ahead of a hearing scheduled for October 16, 2018.
• Blog Post More Ways to See America May 2017 | By Kati Schmidt NPCA and Creative Action Network expand innovative “See America” partnership with new opportunities for artists.
• Magazine Article Over the River and Through the Woods Fall 2021 | By Nicholas Lund A wintry return to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. 
• Blog Post Meet the Woman behind Waco Mammoth Jul 2015 | By Jennifer Errick NPCA interviews Waco Mammoth Program Coordinator Raegan King, who oversees Waco Mammoth National Monument and currently serves as president of the Museum Association of Waco.
• Policy Update NPCA position on the nomination of Deb Haaland for Secretary of the Interior Feb 2021 NPCA sent the following letter of support to the United States Senate ahead of the hearing to consider the nomination of Deb Haaland for Secreatary of the Interior. 
• Blog Post Four Stops, One Destination Aug 2013 | By Erika Pollard It was hands-down the most impressive lightning storm I have ever seen.
• Policy Update Position on Nomination of Scott Pruitt Jan 2017 NPCA submitted the following position to the Senate regarding the Trump administration nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.
• Blog Post Just in Time for World Water Day, President’s Budget Proposes Severe Cuts to Water Funding Mar 2019 | By Sarah Gaines Barmeyer Last week’s proposed federal budget poses serious concerns for America’s waters and the millions of people who depend on them.
• Blog Post Overcoming the ‘Diversity Deficit’: 7 Sites That Deserve Federal Recognition Jul 2021 Recommendations from the Hispanic Access Foundation for creating an inclusive approach to protecting Latino heritage
• Blog Post The Supreme Court Case that Threatens Our Waters Oct 2022 | By Chad Lord, Alison Zemanski Heis 5 things you should know about the legal fight over the Clean Water Act 

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