NPCA’s Writing on National Parks

• Blog Post Why Science Matters for National Parks Apr 2017 | By Ryan Valdez, Ph.D. National parks have a long history of supporting scientific discovery. Let’s continue to fund the world-class research at our country’s most iconic and inspirational places.
• Press Release Interior Ignores Joshua Tree National Park, Wildlife with Eagle Crest Project Approval Apr 2017 In a move that threatens Joshua Tree National Park, wildlife and precious water resources, the Bureau of Land Management took the next step towards approving the contentious Eagle Crest pumped storage facility.
• Press Release National Parks Boast a $34 Billion Boom as Budget Cuts Loom Apr 2017 Record visitation pumps billions into national, local economies in 2016.
• Blog Post How a Spectacular Park Got Its Dumb Name Apr 2017 | By Will Moore The name of one Arizona park translates into English as “Dumb National Monument.” How did a gorgeous place get such an unfortunate moniker? A long-time volunteer for the monument explains.
• Blog Post How Can I Make a Difference? Apr 2017 Advocacy 101: A guide to getting through to your elected officials on the issues that matter
• Press Release Groups Urge Secretary Zinke to Include Public in Public Land Policies Apr 2017 Concern that without any public input, Interior will undo smart land management guidance that took years to develop.
• Press Release Chemical Spill Closes Sections of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Apr 2017 Chemical spill closes three beaches at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
• Press Release Feds Reverse Course on Desert Water Mining Scheme Apr 2017 Department of Interior reversed course on previous rulings and took steps to approve a dangerous groundwater mining proposal, which threatens Mojave National Preserve - the third largest national park site in the lower 48 states.
• Blog Post Trivia Challenge: The Park That Spans Time Apr 2017 | By Jennifer Errick Several national park sites span two time zones, such as North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park, whose North Unit operates on Central Time and South Unit operates on Mountain Time. One U.S. national park site, however, spans three different time zones. Can you name this site?
• Press Release National Parks Group Honors Three Parks Champions at Annual Celebration Apr 2017 Hosts of television show “Rock the Park,” longtime conservationist to receive awards
• Blog Post Get Your Binoculars: The 25 Best National Parks for Birding Apr 2017 | By Nicholas Lund Find out which national park sites have the most bird species, with a highlight of what you might see at each place.
• Blog Post A Fierce Dedication and a Lasting Legacy: Remembering One of America’s Great Social Justice Leaders Mar 2017 | By Jim Stratton On César Chávez Day, NPCA’s traveling park lover reflects on a recent trip to the labor leader’s former home and headquarters — and the legacy a new generation is keeping alive
• Policy Update Position on S. 55, S. 99, S. 213, S. 287, S. 363, S. 392, S. 502, S. 617, S. 644, S. 729, H.R. 88, H.R. 267, H.R. 494, H.R. 538, H.R. 558, S. 401, S. 627, S. 713, S. 731 Mar 2017 NPCA submitted the following positions on legislation being considered by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee during a business meeting on March 30, 2017.
• Blog Post The Facts on Oil and Gas Drilling in National Parks Mar 2017 | By Nicholas Lund Why we need the 9B rules that safeguard our national parks
• Press Release Interior to Review National Park Drilling Rule Mar 2017 Executive order could roll back protections from oil, gas drilling within parks.
• Blog Post Trump Uses Executive Power to Shirk Responsibility on Climate Change Mar 2017 | By Mark Wenzler Executive order ignores science and public opinion to outline a devastating future for people and parks
• Press Release Sens. Warner, Portman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address National Park Service Maintenance Backlog Mar 2017 NPS has a $12 billion backlog in deferred and overdue maintenance – half is critical transportation infrastructure
• 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.
• Press Release Congress Fails Wildlife, OK’s Killing Mother Bears with Cubs and Wolves on Public Lands in Alaska Mar 2017 The U.S. Senate voted on a resolution to overturn U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service protections for bears and wolves in Alaska.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act Mar 2017 NPCA, along with partners, submitted the following position to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce ahead of a hearing on March 22, 2017.
• Press Release Oil, Gas Exploration to Begin Within Big Cypress National Preserve Mar 2017 Despite ongoing lawsuit, destructive seismic exploration set to start in Big Cypress’ sensitive wetlands.
• Press Release New Report: One of America’s Most Visited National Parks Only Accessible for Some Mar 2017 Parks group identifies transportation improvements for Gateway, including ferry, bus and bicycle options.
• Press Release Thousands of Concerned Citizens Urge Gov. Hutchinson to Protect Buffalo National River from Hog Waste Contamination Mar 2017 More than 14,000 submitted comments calling on the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality and Governor Asa Hutchinson to reject permit for C&H industrial hog farm to continue operating in national river’s watershed
• Blog Post The Art, Science and Economics of Cherry Blossom Forecasting Mar 2017 | By Nicolas Brulliard A highly unusual year for D.C.'s famous cherry trees forces festival organizers to scramble and may leave thousands of travelers disappointed.
• Policy Update Testimony: Identifying Innovative Infrastructure Ideas Mar 2017 Written testimony by Denis Galvin, NPCA board member, for the House Committee on Natural Resources, Federal Lands Subcommittee hearing on March 16, 2017.
• Press Release Budget Proposal Threatens National Parks Mar 2017 Cuts to Interior Department, EPA puts parks, park resources in jeopardy.
• Magazine Article The Long Way Home Spring 2017 | By Kate Siber Opening a tribal house and closing a divide in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
• Magazine Article Sandbox in the Sky Spring 2017 | By Melanie D.G. Kaplan High-altitude play at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
• Magazine Article Reflections on a Man in his Wilderness Spring 2017 Remembering Richard Proenneke.
• Magazine Article My Maine Spring 2017 | By Nicholas Lund A Maine native reflects on the state’s new national park.

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