National Parks Conservation Association
Since 1919, the nonpartisan National Parks Conservation Association has been the leading voice of the American people in protecting and enhancing our National Park System’s most significant lands and landmarks.
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National Parks Conservation Association NPCA Where We Work - check out your NPCA Southeast Regional office and what they are up to!

Source: www.npca.org
The Southeast Regional Office opened its doors in 1992. Recently, NPCA decided that the time was right to expand and opened the Blue Ridge Field Office to specifically address issues that were affecting the southern Appalachian Highlands.
Will Reynolds
Will Reynolds
I heard they have beautiful office space in Knoxville. :)
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National Parks Conservation Association Kurt Repanshek shares another cool blog post where USGS Webcam Catches Minor Eruption of Kilauea Volcano at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Source: www.nationalparkstraveler.com
This Quicktime movie shows a small explosive event at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in the Halema`uma`u vent at 9:20 a.m Saturday. The explosion was immediately preceded by a portion of the vent rim collapsing into the vent cavity.
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National Parks Conservation Association Great piece on Alaska's proposed Pebble Mine near Lake Clark National Park by Joel Connelly: http://bit.ly/6ZOwHe

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According to the promoter of a massive Alaska mine project, its site adjacent to two of the world's greatest salmon streams, we should boycott a baker's dozen of Seattle-area restaurants.
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National Parks Conservation Association A great blog post by Kurt Repanshek regarding the importance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund so that National Parks, such as Voyageurs, can acquire inholdings when the property is for sale. Check it out

Source: www.nationalparkstraveler.com
Across the National Park System there are millions of privately held acres that fall within the boundaries of national parks. Recently, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area was able to acquire one small parcel that otherwise might have been
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National Parks Conservation Association Grand Canyon NP tackling global warming...check it out

Source: azdailysun.com
Officials at the Grand Canyon are proposing to make the national park one of at least 50 in the country that attempts to counter and respond to global climate change.Led in part by an administrator formerly charged with tackling global warming for the U.S. ...
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National Parks Conservation Association Take Action: Help NPCA Secure a Huge Victory for Joshua Tree!

Source: act.npca.org
Recently, NPCA scored a landmark victory in the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, which invalidated a land exchange needed to proceed with the massive Eagle Mountain landfill--a proposed garbage dump ...
John Fitzgerald

John Fitzgerald Great to see conservation awareness being prioritised...so many wildlife species depend for their survival on human goodwill and responsibility...

November 19 at 9:11pm · Report
National Parks Conservation Association
National Parks Conservation Association
Thanks John! We appreciate your support!
November 20 at 7:49am
Tammy

Tammy This is great!

November 19 at 8:59pm · Report
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Darlene Duran

Darlene Duran I have been a member for a long time, i am so glad that you are now on FB!

November 19 at 5:04pm · Report
National Parks Conservation Association
National Parks Conservation Association
Thank you Darlene for your support!!
November 20 at 7:50am
Kristin A. Rushforth

Kristin A. Rushforth is so glad that I found this amazing organization on FB! I hope you'll become a fan, too!

November 19 at 1:07pm · Report
National Parks Conservation Association
National Parks Conservation Association
Thanks Kristin! We appreciate your support!
November 20 at 7:50am
Donna Mulvey

Donna Mulvey Anyone who has ever been to a National Park should consider saving one.

November 19 at 12:50pm · Report
National Parks Conservation Association
National Parks Conservation Association
Thanks Donna! There are many ways one can help our national parks and becoming aware of their opportunities and challenges is the first step. We appreciate your support!
November 20 at 7:52am
Richelle Kabat

Richelle Kabat this is a truely wonderful site and gives access to an abundance of beauty

November 19 at 10:28am · Report
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National Parks Conservation Association National Parks Traveler posts some fun hikes and talks at Saguaro National Park!

Source: www.nationalparkstraveler.com
Late fall is a great time for outdoor activities at Saguaro National Park near Tucson, and if you're in that area and want to work off some Thanksgiving dinner calories, the park is offering some special sunset and moonlight hikes and programs
Colleen Deatsman
Colleen Deatsman
♥ I love this place! Such beauty, power, grandeur. ♥
November 19 at 7:09am
Ty Schmalz
Ty Schmalz
Did the Tucson marathon in 2000 and stayed an extra day to hike in the area. Went back the next yr and did the same thing.
Beautiful!!!!!
November 19 at 7:10am
Kevin Dahl
Kevin Dahl
NPCA is supporting a small expansion of the park to incorporate some key areas that otherwise face development. Your letters to Congress can help. Check it out at http://rinconinstitute.org/content/view/46/36/
November 19 at 7:49am