NPCA Press Releases

• Press Release Tens of thousands of orphaned oil wells plague national parks Jun 2021 New analysis finds 31,737 abandoned orphan oil and gas wells located near national park sites, polluting the air and groundwater within parks and nearby communities
• Press Release EPA to Revisit Clean Air Standards, Prioritizing Science and Data Jun 2021 “We are pleased that the EPA is once again prioritizing science and its obligation to protect people and the environment." -  Ulla Reeves, NPCA's Clean Air Program Senior Advocacy Manager
• Press Release House Committee Passes Robust Investment in National Park Roads, Bridges and Transportation Systems Jun 2021 "This legislation comes at a critical time for our nation and our national parks, as many parks across the country prepare for one of the busiest summer seasons while also trying to keep roadways, bridges and transit systems accessible and operational." - Emily Douce, NPCA's Director of Operations and Park Funding 
• Press Release Clean Water for Parks and Communities Back on the Table Jun 2021 Federal government concludes that recent rollbacks to clean water protections lead to “environmental degradation,” calls for a rewrite  
• Press Release President’s Budget Calls for Historic and Necessary Funding Increases to National Parks, Air and Water May 2021 "Today's historic budget plan from the Biden administration comes as a welcome and much needed change for our national parks, their staff and all who love and care for these treasured places." - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO
• Press Release Senate Committee Passes Transportation Bill to Increase Funding for National Park Roadways May 2021 “This bipartisan legislation comes at a critical time for our National Park System, as roads, bridges, tunnels and transportation systems are reaching a breaking point at many park sites across the country." - Emily Douce, NPCA's Director of Operations and Park Funding
• Press Release Bureau of Land Management Moves Forward Oil Drilling Plan by Dinosaur National Monument May 2021 Agency sets ball in motion to allow drilling within half a mile of national monument
• Press Release Parks Group’s Report Finds Flawed Methods and Modeling Fails to Identify 90 Percent of Southeastern Sources Polluting Air in National Parks and Communities May 2021 Due to the flawed information, Southeastern states are on track to ignore more than 300 sources of pollution. 
• Press Release New Report Details Biden Administration’s Commitment to Conservation May 2021 Protecting vulnerable landscapes from climate change and biodiversity loss will help not only our parks, but the people who depend on them.
• Press Release Breckenridge Brewery Benefits National Parks Conservation Association for Third Year with ‘In Good CO.’ Campaign Apr 2021 One percent of proceeds from all beer sold across the U.S. will benefit NPCA, and fans are invited to participate in '1% In A Tent' sweepstakes.
• Press Release Parks Project Recognized with First-Ever National Park Defender Award Apr 2021 NPCA celebrates Parks Project for their considerable contributions to and in support of our national park conservation work.
• Press Release Travelodge Marks National Park Week by Awarding $25,000 Challenge Grant to the National Parks Conservation Association Apr 2021 Reaffirms dedciation to our national parks with renewed three-year commitment. 
• Press Release Parks group welcomes bipartisan bill to make Amache a National Historic Site Apr 2021 The Amache National Historic Site Act will permanently protect the former incarceration camp and ensure the survivors’ stories are told and remembered
• Press Release NPCA Supports Nomination of Tommy Beaudreau for Department of the Interior Deputy Secretary and Shannon Estenoz for Assistant Secretary of Fish, Wildlife and Parks Apr 2021 Now, more than ever, we need strong leaders like Tommy Beaudreau and Shannon Estenoz to speak up for our treasured landscapes and the irreplaceable wildlife they protect.
• Press Release National Parks and Public Lands Are Key to President Biden’s Plan to ‘Build Back Better’ Mar 2021 President Biden ran on the promise to build our nation back better, and our national parks, public lands and waters play a critical role in achieving this ambitious goal. 
• Press Release After a Decade, Court Ruling Finally Opens Door for Biden Administration to Halt Alton Coal Mine Expansion Mar 2021 Utah Federal District Court rules in favor of NEPA filing to protect climate and land
• Press Release Tribal and National Parks Groups File Lawsuit to Defend Mojave Desert Sacred Lands, Wildlife and Water from Cadiz Mar 2021 Lawsuit challenges a fast-tracked decision in the final days of the Trump administration that threatens Mojave National Preserve and a deeply sacred cultural landscape for California Tribes.
• Press Release Parks Group Celebrates Deb Haaland’s Historic Confirmation as Interior Secretary, Marking a New Era for National Parks and Public Lands Mar 2021 "Now, more than ever, we need bold leaders like Secretary Haaland, who are ready to take on the challenges facing our public lands with a commitment to climate solutions and environmental justice." - Theresa Pierno 
• Press Release Agreement to Close Entergy's Polluting Power Plants is Finalized Mar 2021 “Today’s decision is a win for clean air and our environment." - Stephanie Kodish, NPCA's Clean Air & Climate Programs Director & Counsel
• Press Release Grand Canyon and Santa Monica Mountains among beneficiaries of public lands act Feb 2021 The ambitious Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act will safeguard famous park sites while combatting climate change and addressing environmental justice priorities
• Press Release Delaware River Basin Commission Protects Parks From Fracking Feb 2021 This decision, years in the making, will protect parks in the region from the harmful, poisonous impacts of fracked water. 
• Press Release “Do Nothing” Ozone Rule Challenged by Parks, Health and Environmental Groups Feb 2021 "The EPA must revise ozone standards to follow the science and protect the health of our people and environment; otherwise, the consequences could be dire.” - Stephanie Kodish, NPCA's Clean Air Program Director
• Press Release Burnett Oil Seeking to Drill in Big Cypress National Preserve, Part of America’s Everglades Feb 2021 The preserve has not even begun to heal from the severe impacts of Burnett’s last hunt for oil. NPCA and partners vehemently oppose this new effort to create more destructive oil development in Big Cypress.  
• Press Release National Parks Will Benefit from Biden Administration’s Public Lands Oil and Gas Moratorium Jan 2021 Executive order will stop the reckless four-year fire sale of public lands to polluters that damage parks and drive climate change.
• Press Release Parks group files lawsuit over off-road vehicle usage at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Jan 2021 The Park Service's decision to authorize off-road vehicles in Glen Canyon will harm the landscape and disrupt other visitors
• Press Release Conservation Groups Challenge EPA’s Reversal on Utah Regional Haze Plan Jan 2021 Lawsuit seeks to reinstate heightened requirements for pollution controls on twin coal-fired plants
• Press Release Lawsuit Filed Against EPA for its Failure to Protect Public Health and National Parks Jan 2021 Keeping the current, insufficient PM2.5 standards in place will result in continued harm to the health of our communities and national parks.
• Press Release Groups Challenge Trump Administration Over Gray Wolf Delisting Jan 2021 The removal of Endangered Species Act protection from gray wolves in the lower-48 states threatens populations just beginning to return to national parks including North Cascades and Dinosaur National Monument.
• Press Release Desert Plan Rollbacks Threaten National Park Wildlife, Communities and Culture Jan 2021 Rollbacks could threaten crucial protections including for the Silurian Valley outside of Death Valley, and lands surrounding Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave National Preserve and other wildlife-rich lands.
• Press Release Parks Group Condemns Violent Assault on US Capitol Jan 2021 The rioters did not win. President Trump did not win. In fact, our commitment to our democracy is even more resolute.

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