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 Thank you National Park Supporters for your help! We can't accomplish these successes without YOU!

Source: act.npca.org
Dear Friend of the National Parks,I am writing with exciting news about our national parks! With help from national park supporters like you over the past several months, the National Park System has just received a significant increase in funding for 2010. ...
Adam Livingston
Adam Livingston
That's fantastic!
Yesterday at 3:17pm
Jeremy Carpenter
Jeremy Carpenter
Very good news! : )
It's great that we have a more parks-friendly Congress and President now!
It is important that all of us who understand and appreciate the importance and beauty of our national parks and other wild lands, continue to let our elected officials know that we support funding and preservation of these special places.
Yesterday at 8:12pm
National Parks Conservation Association

National Parks Conservation Association
Superintendent of Everglades National Park Dan Kimball speaks with panel at St. Thomas University

Free admission; open to the public.

If possible, please register at crauseo-danclair@stu.edu.

For more information, visit http://earthjuris.org/events/


This presentation at St. Thomas University will explore innovative mean...s of protecting and managing the "commons," specifically Florida Bay and the Everglades.

Featured speaker superintendent of Everglades National Park Dan Kimball will discuss park management, federal laws, public participation and efforts to incorporate the values of individuals who understand the ecosystems into park plans.

Kimball will be joined by Jason Bennis, marine policy manager of the National Parks Conservation Association, Sun Coast Regional Office. Bennis is responsible for monitoring and analyzing management plans and policies relating to Florida Bay/Everglades, Biscayne, Virgin Islands and Dry Tortugas national parks.

Recreational angler and president of RS Environmental Consulting Rainer Schael adds another dimension to the discussion; he is experienced in wetland mitigation and permitting, and endangered species permitting

If you are a lawyer, 2 CLE credits approved. But this is open to non-lawyers, members of the public, and any one interested in parks. SPONSORED BY THE CENTER FOR EARTH JURISPRUDENCE

The directions to the University (with a map) are at:

http://www.stu.edu/AboutSTU/MapDirections/tabid/190/Default.aspx

But here are the relevant details:

Take I-95 to SR 826 West (Palmetto Expressway).
Go westbound on SR-826 to the Northwest 37 th Avenue exit and proceed to Northwest 37 th Avenue .
At the Northwest 37 th Avenue traffic light, make a left turn. The university entrance is 1/8 of a mile ahead on your left.
When you get to the entrance, turn into the lane next to the guard house and tell them you are attending the event, they will let you through the gate direct you to the law school and parking.
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Mark Your Calendars!
Time:10:30AM Thursday, November 12th
Location:Law School Moot Courtroom - St. Thomas Univ. Law School
National Parks Conservation Association

National Parks Conservation Association A cool video of Dry Tortugas RNA describing its goals and objectives

Source: www.nps.gov
Did You Know? Despite its distance from the mainland, American crocodiles have been found inhabiting the remote waters of Dry Tortugas National Park!
National Parks Conservation Association

National Parks Conservation Association Kurt Repanshek from National Parks Traveler has a great blog on Washington's current issue with wolves...check it out

Source: www.nationalparkstraveler.com
Wolves have made a remarkable comeback in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem since the recovery plan was launched in the mid-1990s. Concerned that the predators will find their way into Washington state, officials there are developing a management plan.
Tom Ringold
Tom Ringold
tahoma
On November 5th, 2009
Wolves came back to Washington state many years ago. There are already packs in the Methow and eastern recovery areas that regularly make the news:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009307261_wolves06m.html
... Read More
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009469306_apwasecondwolvepack.html

At least one breeding pair was documented at North Cascades National Park as far back as 1990:
http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19910609&slug=1287917
Thu at 1:25pm
I just read that 100 wolves were killed in Montana & Idaho combined. We must unite and sign every petition we possibly can to stop the slaughter. Go to Defenders of Wildlife to find out more on how you can help.
Thu at 5:26pm
National Parks Conservation Association

National Parks Conservation Association Ken Burns film is airing in Spanish starting tonight: http://www.vmetv.com/parquesnacionales

Source: www.vmetv.com
V-me, Vme – Entretenimiento, Noticias, Ninos, engaging television en espanol, Naturaleza, Tecnologia, Nature, Technology, Deportes, Sports, Salud, Bienestar, Health, Wellness, Viajes, Travel, Musica, Music, ...
Egídio Leitão
Egídio Leitão
I don't buy many DVDs, but after watching 3 episodes on PBS, I decided I had to have the DVDs at home.
November 4 at 2:57pm
National Parks Conservation Association

National Parks Conservation Association Check out our Explore the Parks pages and add your recommendations to where people should visit in your favorite park! Give examples of the great activities and hot spots at these parks to help make everyone's park experience great!

Mike McGiffin
Mike McGiffin
Motivated by Ken Burns' documentary, we will use "Explore the Parks" to plan our trips next year to many western parks.
November 4 at 2:56pm
National Parks Conservation Association

National Parks Conservation Association Bob Janiskee's Blog article: As the Civil War Sesquicentennial Draws Near, Endangered Battlefields Get More Federal Attention and Money

Source: www.nationalparkstraveler.com
Always important, battlefield preservation takes on a renewed sense of urgency as Civil War Sesquicentennial planning shifts into high gear. The FY 2010 Interior Appropriations bill for FY 2010 will include a record $9 million for the federal Civil War
National Parks Conservation Association
November 4 at 10:51am
Erin Alig-Dimalanta
November 4 at 10:52am
National Parks Conservation Association

National Parks Conservation Association Currently I'm watching: A live webcast, Advancing the National Park Idea: A Discussion of the Second Century Commission Report on the Future of the National Parks.

Current Discussion is on Education and Engagement

National Parks Conservation Association

National Parks Conservation Association Secretary Salazar Honors Veterans with Fee Free Day at National Parks, Refuges, and Other Interior Lands

Source: home.nps.gov
WASHINGTON, D.C. – To honor America’s service men and women, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that areas managed by the department will not charge entrance fees on Wednesday, November 11, 2009.
National Parks Conservation Association

National Parks Conservation Association An Op-Ed from NPCA's very own Mike Cipra in San Bernardino County Sun

Source: www.sbsun.com
Our desert parks celebrating 15 years
Tommy Hough
Tommy Hough
Great job Mike!
November 3 at 7:08am
National Parks Conservation Association

National Parks Conservation Association For you early birds out there you are invited to a discussion about the future of our national parks - check out this webcast invitation! Hope you can make it!

Source: act.npca.org
Dear Friend of the National Parks,Please join the National Parks Conservation Association, and the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy at the University of Tennessee, for an interactive webcast ...
National Parks Conservation Association
National Parks Conservation Association
This event is for November 4, 8:30am EST
November 2 at 1:41pm
Cheryl Keyrouze
Cheryl Keyrouze
Just in case anyone is interested. http://conservationfilm.org/
November 2 at 1:51pm
National Parks Conservation Association

National Parks Conservation Association Hey folks in the Bozeman Montana region...Don't forget there is a FREE event in your area this Thursday! Check it out...

Source: bsi.montana.edu
BIG SKY INSTITUTEMONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY106 AJM Johnson Hall Bozeman, Montana, 59717
Jill
Jill
Brook and Josh, you should check this out. It's being held in Bozeman's beautiful library that Josh is so proud of.
November 2 at 5:05pm
National Parks Conservation Association

National Parks Conservation Association National Parks Traveler reveals what Valley Forge is doing every Friday night of November...check it out

Source: www.nationalparkstraveler.com
Need to bone up on your Revolutionary War history? Plan a trip to Valley Forge National Historical Park, and catch a Revolutionary War-themed movie at the same time.
Marla Sloan

Marla Sloan In Florida, we have lost so much of our land to building of homes that are now setting empty. We need money to restore what we have lost before it is too late.