Making investments in visitor experience at national parks, tackling deferred maintenance, and supporting park employees through housing requires government, philanthropy and partners to come together. The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) is critical to making this happen. NPF’s President and CEO Will Shafroth led a roundtable with National Park Service leadership on Capitol Hill bringing together NPF’s partners and congressional staff to discuss the impact the GAOA has had on the national mall, at Acadia National Park, and across the National Park System. Thanks to all who joined us!
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Have you ever traveled on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park? With funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), this scenic road now has 56 miles and 19 overlooks of repaired and restored pavement! GAOA addresses deferred maintenance needs across national parks with $1.3 billion annually through fiscal year 2025. In numbers, GAOA has provided $4 billion so far to restore historic properties, contributed $8 billion to the nation’s GDP, supported 72,560 jobs, and created $5 billion in the labor market. To learn more about the Great American Outdoors Act, head to https://lnkd.in/ekwiChws. 📸: National Park Service
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The Piping Plover, an endangered shorebird native to New York City, has a global population of only 6,000-8,000. Each summer, these birds migrate from the Gulf of Mexico to the New York Harbor, with approximately 100 plovers nesting on Rockaway beaches. The NYC Plover Project works to protect plovers and educate the public about conservation and the effects of habitat disruption. NPF is a proud supporter of the NYC Plover Project’s Rockaways Education Initiative. In partnership with Gateway National Recreation Area, local schools, and community organizations, they engage high school students in field science studies that empower them to develop science-based solutions to ecological problems, advocate for endangered species, and gain exposure to career paths in STEM. 📸: National Park Service
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Through Junior Ranger Angler, fishing is the catalyst for people and communities to be inspired, experience joy, and build lasting relationships while connecting with nature and the bodies of water in and around national parks. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eb5eJ5jp
🎣 Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Jacksonville youth recently had an amazing experience at our Junior Ranger Angler fishing clinic! They mastered fishing skills, learned about ethical angling and knot-tying, and explored our area's rich Gullah Geechee fishing heritage. 🌊 This fantastic event was a collaboration between Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, Timucuan Parks Foundation, and the City of Jacksonville, and was made possible by a grant from the National Park Foundation. Thank you to everyone involved! 🙌🏾 #JuniorRanger #JuniorRangerAngler #OutdoorAdventure #CommunityPartnerships
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The new Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center is the first park visitor center celebrating LGBTQ+ history — creating a cross-generational space to celebrate LGBTQ+ stories. The visitor center will help to preserve and celebrate the legacy of Stonewall National Monument, connect park visitors with educational resources, and inspire the next generation to continue the efforts towards equality and civil rights for all. https://lnkd.in/ep3W432c
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Hosted by National Park Foundation in partnership with Recreation.Gov, Share the Experience is an annual photography competition encouraging all amateur photographers to submit their favorite views, moments, and adventures from America’s public lands and waters. Congratulations to the 2023 Share the Experience Photo Contest winners! 📸 Grand Prize Winner | Micheal Zheng, Everglades National Park 📸 Second Place | Jack Denger, Badlands National Park 📸 Third Place | Isaac Rosenberg, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens With the close of the 2023 contest, get excited for the 2024 competition, open now through December 31, 2024! Get your cameras ready, snap some fantastic photos, and #SharetheExperience for your chance to win great prizes! You can learn more and submit your photos at ShareTheExperience.org. Release: https://lnkd.in/drRYckab
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We had an incredible day with Hollow Coves at the National Park Foundation's office! Earlier this week, the band treated us to a beautiful acoustic performance, followed by an engaging Q&A session. Their visit highlighted their love for the outdoors! As they continue their tour, the band plans to stop at national parks along the way. NPF is grateful that a portion of their US tour ticket sales will support our mission to protect national parks!
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NPF helps elevate and preserve LGBTQ+ stories and experiences through our history and culture programs and projects in parks across the country. Explore some of the projects supported by NPF that help preserve and share LGBTQ+ history and culture. https://lnkd.in/ewQud5r3
LGBTQ+ History in National Parks
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“Seeing their evolution from, ‘I don’t even know how to hold a rod,’ to ‘oh my gosh, I caught a fish,’ that was really amazing!” - Bobbiette Glover, Ebony Anglers Foundation With support from Niantic, Inc. and Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors, the Junior Ranger Angler program helps children have joyful experiences in national parks through fishing — experiences that inspire a lifelong love for the outdoors. To date, NPF has helped 5,000 young people earn their Junior Ranger Angler badge! NPF is excited to introduce this year’s cohort of Junior Ranger Angler grantees: https://lnkd.in/egzgRVfE
