For more than 100 years, the National Parks Conservation Association has been America’s leading voice for the national parks. As an independent, non-partisan nonprofit advocacy organization, we have stood up for national parks before Congress, the White House, and the courts through nineteen Presidential administrations.

Each presidential administration presents its own unique agenda for national parks and public lands. NPCA is preparing for new challenges and opportunities in the upcoming administration and 119th Congress.

To navigate these challenges and to ensure we’re prepared to act when opportunities arise, we are launching the Park Protection Fund to support existing and potential new legal cases, advocacy efforts at the federal, state and local level, and public awareness campaigns to engage park supporters around the country.

NPCA is seeking $15 million in new annual investments through the Park Protection Fund to strengthen our capacity to protect parks.

Our Focus

The work focuses NPCA’s resources in four key areas where we anticipate the greatest threats to our parks that would have lasting impacts:

Devils Tower - first monument with Antiquities Act

Devils Tower in Wyoming was the first national monument created through the 1906 Antiquities Act.

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Protecting Park Lands and Monuments

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Pronghorn grazing in Yellowstone

Pronghorn grazing in Yellowstone National Park.

Safeguarding Wildlife and Habitats

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Supporting Park Operations

Dinosaur National Monument

Dinosaur National Monument.

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Encouraging Balanced Energy Development

For more information, or to discuss how you can support NPCA’s Park Protection Fund, please contact Mary O’Connor, Senior Vice President of Development, at moconnor@npca.org or at (202) 590-7344.

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Our Strategy

Research and Analysis
Strong park protection requires solid evidence. NPCA uses environmental impact studies, policy analysis, legal research, and policy impact monitoring to inform and drive effective advocacy.
Coalition Building
Parks belong to all Americans, and their protection requires diverse support. Our coalition-building strategy creates powerful alliances with gateway communities, Tribal groups, business leaders and other environmental and historic preservation groups.
Public Education and Advocacy
When parks face threats, public awareness and engagement often make the difference. Our comprehensive communications strategy includes the creation of educational materials, timely media outreach and public awareness campaigns.
Rapid Response Capability
Parks cannot wait for lengthy fundraising campaigns when threats emerge. NPCA works quickly as challenges arise to file legal challenges, deploy experts, launch rapid response communications campaigns, mobilize local and national supporters, and engage specialized consultants when needed.
Long-term Relationship Building
To ensure that parks remain protected and preserved long beyond immediate challenges, we’re building lasting relationships with Park Service staff, Congressional staff from both parties, Department of Interior leadership, local elected officials, Tribal leaders and local businesses.

Blog Post Lost Jobs, Broken Hearts and Harms to National Parks Feb 2025 | By Linda Coutant Employees terminated from the National Park Service Feb. 14 speak out to share their stories, frustration and anger — and how the loss of their dream jobs will affect our national parks.

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Press Release Parks Group Responds to New Order Threatening National Monuments Feb 2025 “Time and again, millions of people have spoken out in defense of America’s national monuments. Americans do not agree with stripping away their federal protections.” –NPCA’s President and CEO Theresa Pierno

Press Release Parks Group Responds to Uncertainty Facing an Understaffed and Overwhelmed National Park Service Jan 2025 “When taken together, the cumulative impact of these actions and orders on our national parks and park staff could be devastating and long-lasting.“ - Theresa Pierno, NPCA’s President and CEO

This is a pivotal moment for America’s national parks. When you support NPCA’s Park Protection Fund, you become part of a distinguished legacy of park protection stretching back more than a century. Your gift ensures that the places that have inspired generations of Americans – from the towering cliffs of Yosemite to the deep canyons of the Southwest and the pristine waters of Acadia – remain protected for future generations.

Make a tax-deductible gift today to provide a brighter future for our national parks and the millions of Americans who enjoy them.

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