National Parks Conservation Association

Our Mission

For more than 100 years, we have been fearless and outspoken defenders of America’s national parks ― the people’s parks ― your parks.

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    Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

    Feb 2026 | By Alan Spears, Kristen Brengel

    The erasing of people, science and history at our national parks is in full swing, and NPCA is investigating and will hold the administration accountable. Here’s what you should know…

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    The U.S. National Park That Bid for the Olympics

    Feb 2026 | By Nicolas Brulliard

    The 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo officially begin Friday, Feb. 6. It’s hard to imagine such a massive event ever taking place in a national park,…

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    Why Draining Mojave’s Aquifer is a Really Bad Idea

    Feb 2026 | By Chance Wilcox

    Pulling water from the Mojave Desert would damage prized national parkland and deepen water insecurity for communities. Here are frequently asked questions about the latest attempt by Cadiz Inc. to…

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