Lady Liberty looks pretty good for her age, but the 200-year-old fort that serves as her base has seen better days. The cold and windy conditions in New York Harbor, combined with storms and sea water, are tough on structures, and Fort Wood is no exception. Currently, about 50,000 highly visible square feet of walking surface at the fort are in disrepair, meaning the site can't provide adequate accessibility for visitors. An investment from the Great American Outdoors Act will change that and make the site safer for its 3 million annual visitors. Hundreds of projects are underway to improve national parks for the staff who care for them and the visitors who enjoy them. One thing is clear: our parks need more help. Join NPCA in urging Congress to keep investing in our national parks and extend GAOA by at least five more years! https://lnkd.in/ej6auypb #GreatAmericanOutdoorsAct #ProtectOurParks #ParkFunding #LadyLiberty #StatueOfLiberty #NewYork
National Parks Conservation Association
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Alongside nearly 1.6 million members & supporters, NPCA has been protecting America's national parks for over a century.
About us
**Named a USA Top Workplace in 2023** For a century, National Parks Conservation Association has been a powerful independent voice working to strengthen and protect America's favorite places. Through our nationwide network of offices and with our nearly 1.6 million members and supporters, we speak up for our more than 400 landscapes, seashores, cultural and historic places--whether in communities or on Capitol Hill. And we are inspiring the next generation of national park visitors to care for them just as much as we do.
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http://www.npca.org
External link for National Parks Conservation Association
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 51-200 employees
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- Washington, D.C.
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- Nonprofit
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- 1919
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- National Parks and Advocacy
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Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20001, US
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A proposed 480-foot communications tower threatens to disrupt the serene and remote nature of Bears Ears and Natural Bridges National Monuments. Join us in protecting the unique landscapes and dark skies of Utah. https://p2a.co/8hdagmo #NationalParks #ProtectOurParks #ParkAdvocacy
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“In stark contrast to the spending bill that just passed the House, the Senate’s bipartisan proposal seeks to get our national parks back on the right track." - Kristen Brengel, NPCA's SVP of Government Affairs #NationalParks #ProtectOurParks #ParkAdvocate
Senate's Funding Proposal Would Better Protect National Parks and Support More Park Rangers
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One year ago today, President Biden officially designated the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, honoring the Till family and their critical place in American history. NPCA has been a proud partner in the community-led effort to create the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument to preserve the family’s legacy, while sharing the story that reopened the nation’s eyes to the brutal realities of racism. Last year NPCA's Alan Spears spoke with NPR about the designation the role the monument plays in preserving Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley's legacies: "As long as their names are spoken, they will never be forgotten. We do that by saying Emmett's name and by saying Mamie's and by remembering. That gets us there. It doesn't get us all the way, but it gets us there, or at least a little bit closer." #ParkForTill #NationalParks #ProtectOurParks #ParkAdvocacy #CivilRightsMovement https://lnkd.in/dGPu2QNS
Biden designates a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother
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Last night, the House passed their 2025 spending bill which would slash $210 million (more than 6%) from the National Park Service’s budget – plus additional cuts for parks' maintenance & repairs as well as historic preservation. Parks deserve better. #NationalParks #ProtectOurParks #ParkAdvocate
House's Egregious Funding Cuts and Harmful Policies Put Future of National Parks at Risk
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We're back for the second episode of our Campfire Chats! NPCA's Sanober Mirza settles in by the fire to talk about exploring the outdoors through science and learning to camp at 19. This video is sure to be the best two and a half minutes of your day 💚 #NationalParks #ProtectOurParks #ParksForAll #ParkAdvocate
Overcoming Barriers to Access in National Parks with Sanober Mirza | Campfire Chats
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There's absolutely no reason an active uranium mine should exist within the boundaries of a national monument. Yet, the Pinyon Plain mine, located within the boundaries of Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument, started operations in January 2024 despite widespread opposition from Tribal Nations and local communities. NPCA is calling for the immediate closure of the Pinyon Plain Uranium mine to stand with Tribal partners and protect the waters of the Grand Canyon. Baaj Nwaavjo Itah Kukveni—Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument is one of our newest national monument sites, home to important natural resources and scarce water sources, as well as cultural and historical sites that hold deep significance for many Tribal Nations in the region. Join us in urging President Biden and Arizona Governor Hobbs to close the Pinyon Plain Mine and protect this sacred place. #Arizona #ProtectOurParks #GrandCanyon #UraniumMining
Halt The Pinyon Plain Uranium Mine Operations
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As we approach the first anniversary of the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument designation, step back in history: on our timeline, learn about Emmett Till's short life and how his mother's powerful response to his death changed the course of the civil rights movement — and American history — forever. #ParkForTill #NationalParks #ProtectOurParks #ParkAdvocacy #CivilRightsMovement
A Timeline: Emmett Till and the Civil Rights Movement
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On the latest episode of ""The Secret Lives of Parks,"" explore how golf courses and gated developments are changing the rural character of some of the first African American-owned lands in the country, a history central to Reconstruction Era National Historical Site. #NowListening #Podcast #SecretLivesOfParks #SouthCarolina #CivilWarHistory #ProtectOurParks #NationalParks
Before the Gate | The Secret Lives of Parks
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Next week, on what would have been Emmett Till's 83rd birthday, we'll observe the first anniversary of the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument designation. Want to get to know the site? Our FAQ is a great place to start. #ParkForTill #NationalParks #ProtectOurParks #ParkAdvocacy #CivilRightsMovement
FAQs: A National Monument for Emmett Till
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