Search results for “Southwest”
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Report Clean Air Health Findings in the Southwest A report on clean air health findings in the Southwest by Dr. George Thurston.
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Staff Cory MacNulty Cory’s focus as associate director in the Southwest region is primarily on issues concerning the national parks in Utah.
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Lynn Davis Lynn Davis joined NPCA in April 2008 to open and manage a new strategic field office in Nevada. As the Las Vegas Senior Program Manager, she worked on behalf of the interests of several national parks in Nevada and throughout the American Southwest.
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Staff and Media Personnel Kati Schmidt Kati Schmidt is based in Oakland, CA, and leads media outreach and communications for the Pacific, Northwest, Northern Rockies, Alaska, and Southwest regions, along with NPCA's national wildlife initiatives.
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Magazine Article The End of a Radioactive Proposal Department of Interior Prohibits Uranium Mines Near Grand Canyon.
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Press Release Oil, Gas Leasing Threatens 7 Western National Parks New report details dangers of development near park lands.
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Press Release New Mexico Park Advocate Awarded Quivira Coalition’s Radical Center Award for Conservation NPCA's Ernie Atencio cited for his many years of conservation work and respected compendium of published writings.
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Press Release Oil and Gas Development Delayed Near Carlsbad Caverns National Park Bureau of Land Management temporarily deferred lease sales to study the local geology and its interaction with groundwater
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Blog Post 9 Not-So-Cute Endangered Animals That Live in Our Parks Celebrate Endangered Species Day with these curious critters
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Press Release Finalized Moab Energy Plan Protects National Parks New Administration Should Embrace Process Promoting Local Input on Federal Lands Leasing
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Blog Post Not-So-Beaten Paths: 11 Lesser-Known Hikes in Popular National Parks Hit the trail and avoid the crowds! NPCA staff selected 11 lesser-known hikes in some of the country’s most popular parks.
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Magazine Article The Grouse Effect An unlikely coalition is fighting to protect the Gunnison sage-grouse.
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Press Release Utah’s National Parks to Benefit from Innovative Oil and Gas Planning Effort National Parks Group Commends ‘Smart-from-the-Start’ planning for oil and gas in the San Rafael Desert.
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Press Release National Parks and Wilderness Groups Protest BLM Leasing Plans Near Dinosaur National Monument Groups argue that BLM's decision ignores value and health of the park unit
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Press Release NPCA Calls the 'Dinosaur Trails' Master Leasing Plan Step in the Right Direction Moves Monument Toward Stronger Balance of Conservation, Development, and Recreation
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Blog Post 10 Hidden Gems in the National Park System Want to explore a few remarkable places off the beaten path? These 10 NPCA picks offer great ways to escape the crowds while enjoying unique, underappreciated natural and cultural treasures around the country.
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Press Release BLM Advances Oil and Gas Leasing Close to Dinosaur National Monument and Great Basin National Park The lease sales next to Dinosaur National Monument and Great Basin National Park continue the Trump Administration’s troubling track record of leasing lands near national parks.
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Press Release Group Lawsuit Challenges Oil and Gas Lease Sales on Public Lands in Colorado and Utah Development of the leases threatens public health and nearby Dinosaur National Monument.
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Press Release More than 685,000 Comments Submitted in Support of Bears Ears National Monument in less than 15 days Unprecedented outpouring of support shown during official comment period
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Press Release New Mexico Delegation Repeats Call for Protection from Oil and Gas Development Around Chaco Culture National Historical Park Senators Heinrich and Udall, along with Representatives Lujan, Haaland, and Torres Small introduce legislation to withdraw lands considered for oil and gas development near New Mexico park
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Press Release Park Service Ignores Harmful Impacts, Advances ORV Management Plan for Glen Canyon Lengthy process results in a plan that could increase environmental degradation to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area rather than minimize it.
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Press Release Trump to the American People: Your Public Lands Aren’t Worth Protecting In a move that disregards millions of people including local tribes, today President Trump signed a proclamation to erase and gut protections at Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.
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Blog Post Happy Anniversary to a Hidden Gem 4 of my favorite spots in the vast, uncrowded park you’ve probably never heard of — but should.
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Press Release BLM Postpones Lease Sale Near Chaco Culture National Historical Park BLM to conduct additional review of energy development’s potential impacts on cultural site
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Fact Sheet Strong Rules for Methane Tell the Bureau of Land Management to put strong rules in place to control methane leaks and emissions.
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Fact Sheet Polluted Parks: Fact Sheets Haze pollution limits views of our most valued national parks and wilderness areas, affecting not just how far we can see, but also the color, sharpness, and quality of the view. It also makes the air unhealthy for people, wildlife and natural resources.
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Letter Opposing the Nevada Water Pipeline On March 29, NPCA and leading Utah and Nevada organizations sent a letter to Governor Herbert, urging him not to sign the water proposal with Nevada.
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Fact Sheet Impact of Navajo Generating Station The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is currently proposing ways to reduce nitrogen oxides that are emitted from the Navajo Generating Station.
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Blog Post Parks in Peril: Can We Protect Utah's Desert Parks from Energy Development? After 8 years of work by a movement of energy advocates, Arches and Canyonlands could soon gain unprecedented protections from oil and gas development. But we need your help.
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Blog Post What’s at Stake A look at the 10 national monuments targeted in Ryan Zinke’s leaked memo
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Blog Post The View from Point Sublime How a child's first visit to the Grand Canyon seeded a life-long path.
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Press Release Navajo Nation Tribal Council Should Vote No to Escalade Proposal We Have Opportunity to Protect Grand Canyon from Incompatible Development
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Press Release Forest Service Begins to Pave Way for Massive Urban Sprawl Next to Grand Canyon Permit would facilitate 2,100 new housing units, malls, and hotels near canyon's edge
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Blog Post A Yogi’s Guide to the National Parks Experiencing America’s natural wonders in 9 poses
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Blog Post Need an Escape? 10 Cozy Places to Stay in National Parks Craving solitude or looking to plan a romantic retreat? A private room in the heart of one of the country's most spectacular landscapes could be the answer. Check our staff picks for cozy lodgings in breathtaking national parks.
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Blog Post Four Tons of Buffelgrass No Match for Hard-Working Volunteers A team of dedicated workers fights back against a ubiquitous plant that is taking over precious desert landscapes.
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Blog Post Parks after Dark: 9 Ideas for Nighttime Fun Summer nights may be short, but national parks often host extra activities to educate and entertain visitors during this popular tourist season. Whether you’re exploring on your own or hanging out with a ranger, try a few of these excuses to stay out late in special places.
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Press Release New Mexico Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect Greater Chaco Area from Oil and Gas Development The bill would protect Chaco Culture National Historical Park, Chacoan ruins, and the landscape and sites that surround Chaco Canyon
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Staff David Lamfrom David, the Vice President of Regional Programs, uses his passion and knowledge of our natural, cultural and historical resources to inspire others to learn about and protect our national parks.
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Zachary Bolick Zachary Bolick works as a Partnership Director for the Student Conservation Association (SCA) out of their Anchorage, AK office.
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