Search results for “Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park”
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Resource National Parks Via Metro-North and Zipcar Plan your next vacation to a nearby national park with the help of Metro-North, National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and Zipcar.
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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.
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Resource Paleontology Resources A collection of NPCA magazine articles, blog posts, and podcast episodes highlighting paleontology in the national parks.
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Policy Update Position on the Pebble Mine Project NPCA submitted the following position to members of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources & Environment ahead of a hearing scheduled for October 23, 2019.
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Blog Post Wild and Scenic Summer Destinations This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, a law preserving some of America’s most outstanding and remarkable waterways.
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Magazine Article A Prescription For Nature A physician who prescribes outdoor activities for her patients believes that time spent in nature could become the next vital sign.
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Blog Post Video: Oil Trucks Mow Down Trees at National Preserve NPCA's staff and partners were appalled to learn of the conditions inside Big Cypress.
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Policy Update Position on Nomination of Rob Wallace NPCA submitted the following position to members of the Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resouces and Committee on Environment & Public Works in advance of anticipated nomination hearings.
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Magazine Article The Life Aquatic At New York City’s Harbor School, students use Gateway National Recreation Area’s maritime environment as their classroom—and preparation for life after graduation.
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Press Release Advocates Agree: EPA Nominee Pruitt a Disaster for Nation’s Air, Water Heads of 19 Environmental, Conservation Groups Come Out Against Pruitt’s Nomination
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 3225, Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act NPCA submitted the following position to members of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources ahead of a hearing scheduled for June 20, 2019.
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Magazine Article Out with the Old, In with the New A generation ago, thousands of people gathered in a remote corner of New Mexico to usher in a gentler, kinder age. Did it work?
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Press Release Science Confirms Cadiz Water Project Would Harm the Largest Spring in Mojave Trails National Monument A peer-reviewed scientific study confirms the Cadiz Inc. water mining proposal would threaten the largest spring in California’s largest national monument, Mojave Trails in the Mojave Desert.
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Report Sun Coast Regional Office Field Reports These field reports provide timely updates and perspectives on issues of interest to our members and supporters in Florida, Louisiana, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Blog Post Are You Heading for Eclipse Chaos? Me, Too John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon — one of the best spots in the country to view the solar eclipse on Monday — is expecting a quarter of its annual visitors in just one day. Should I brave the crowds?
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 1314, the LODGE Act NPCA submitted the following position to members of the House Committee on Natural Resources ahead of a markup scheduled for June 13, 2023.
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Magazine Article A Breath of Fresh Air EPA is renewing its vow to protect our most sacred views.
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Press Release Yellowstone Bourbon Renews Partnership with NPCA Yellowstone's $250,000 donation in 2023 will make it NPCA's largest annual corporate donor.
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Policy Update NPCA support for Martha Williams to be Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NPCA sent the following letter to Members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing to consider the nomination of Martha Williams to be Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior.
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Policy Update Position on New England Coral Canyons and Seamounts Area NPCA submitted the following position to President Obama.
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Press Release Celebrating our Veterans on Flag Day at Gateway National Recreation Area National Find Your Voice Initiative Hosts Paddling Event to Honor Veterans and their Families at Jamaica Bay
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Policy Update Position on S. 593, S. 736, S. 776, S. 873 & S. 1146 NPCA submitted the following positions to members of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources ahead of a markup scheduled for May 17, 2023.
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Press Release New 'Freedom to Float' Campaign Aims to Preserve Chesapeake Watershed and Promote Public Access New initiative to expand access to and preserve Chesapeake Bay watershed
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Magazine Article Exposed Climate change reveals — and threatens — artifacts along Alaska’s famed Chilkoot Trail.
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Press Release Wolves Return to Colorado Marking a Milestone for Wildlife Recovery The homecoming of gray wolves to Colorado signifies a beacon of what is possible when we all commit to restoring our public lands.” - Tracy Coppola, NPCA's Colorado Senior Program Manager
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Policy Update Position on the nomination of Radhika Fox as Assistant Administrator for Water at the EPA NPCA sent the following letter to Senators on the Environment and Public Works Committee ahead of a hearing scheduled for May 12th, 2021.
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Press Release Victory! State Reaches Deal to Remove Industrial Hog Farm from Buffalo National River Watershed Now this treasured landscape will be properly protected for future generations to safely experience and enjoy.
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Policy Update Letter on Training in Federal Government NPCA, along with partners, submitted the following letter to congressional leadership in response to OMB circular M-20-34 and an Executive Order dated September 22, 2020.
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Magazine Article Nature Fix Tired of feeling like the only person of color on the trail, Ambreen Tariq is trying to make the great outdoors welcoming to all, one photo at a time.
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Blog Post My Wish List for the Next Interior Secretary As Ryan Zinke steps down from his post overseeing public lands, NPCA’s president and CEO shares her priorities for his successor.
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 2740 and Amendments NPCA submitted the following positions to the House of Representatives ahead of anticipated floor votes starting June 12, 2019.
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Press Release Atlantic Coast Pipeline Aimed for Appalachian National Scenic Trail Dominion Energy is on the verge of building a pipeline underneath the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
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Blog Post Saving What Remains of the Sea of Grass NPCA led the effort to protect the planet’s largest remaining tallgrass prairie, capping decades of advocacy with the creation of Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in 1996.
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Blog Post Laying the Groundwork: Reclaiming D.C.’s “Forgotten River” Imagine having a beautiful river in your backyard, but being afraid to enjoy it.
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Resource Jamaica Bay Wildlife and Nature Tourism StoryMap This Jamaica Bay Wildlife and Nature Tourism StoryMap provides facts about 50 species of animals that are found at Jamaica Bay, and information about interesting places to visit. From the Lenape word “Yameco,” or beaver, the Jamaica Bay wetlands are a highly biodiverse ecosystem located near New York City. We believe that a greater awareness of the facts about wildlife and their threats will inspire people to contribute to the conservation of the important habitat of Jamaica Bay.
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