Search results for “Catoctin Mountain Park”
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Resource 2019 National Park Heritage Awards NPCA awarded the 2019 National Park Heritage Award to members of Congress who were sponsors or original cosponsors of bills within the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act and voted in favor of final passage.
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Fact Sheet Biscayne National Park’s Fishery Management Plan The National Park Service and Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are set to begin a public process that will determine the specific regulations to be implemented in Biscayne National Park. Unfortunately, initial proposals by FWC to increase size limits are not strong enough to lead to sustainable fish populations.
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Video NPCA King Gillette Hike For people to become protectors of our national parks, they must first have opportunities to know and love them. NPCA’s Los Angeles team including Young Leaders Council members recently explored Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area with San Fernando Valley community members, and reflected on our work to connect people with parks and help empower park advocates.
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Resource The Art and Science of Camera Trapping The rise of camera trapping has allowed a growing number of volunteers to make significant contributions to academic research. Here’s a look at the practice, how these devices are used, and ways to get your own glimpses at wildlife “selfies” and help with ongoing research.
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Policy Update Position on the Expanded Wildlife Extinction Package NPCA submitted the following positions to House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands ahead of a hearing scheduled for September 26, 2018.
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Blog Post More Than 100 Reasons to Keep Fighting for Clean Air Work by air quality advocates since 2012 has led to significant pollution reduction plans affecting more than 100 coal-fired power units across the country. Now, we need the Environmental Protection Agency to strengthen a key environmental rule to make more of these victories for cleaner air possible.
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Blog Post Bridge over Troubled Water Restoring America’s Everglades to solve Florida’s water crisis
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Magazine Article On the Right Path Off-road vehicles have scarred the landscape of Wrangell St. Elias for years, but that’s about to change.
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Blog Post Wild and Scenic Summer Destinations This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, a law preserving some of America’s most outstanding and remarkable waterways.
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Policy Update Position on Amendments to Senate Budget Resolution NPCA submitted the following positions on amendments to the budget resolution under consideration by the Senate in March 2015.
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Blog Post Sharing the 'Real' Civil War Our collective fascination with the Civil War often brushes past the complex underlying issues of race, slavery, and politics to focus exclusively on bullets, bayonets, and tactics—but we should take every effort to broaden our concepts about what constitutes “real” Civil War history and what doesn’t.
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Press Release Diverse Interests Challenge Federal Licensing of FPL's Proposed New Turkey Point Nuclear Reactors Utility's plan poses great risks to public, environment and economy
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Policy Update Position on Funding the Border Wall NPCA submitted the following position to the Senate ahead of votes scheduled for February 15, 2018.
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Blog Post Death Valley: This Land of Extremes Now Recognized for Its World-Class Night Skies Death Valley isn’t just the hottest place on Earth. It was also just recognized as one of the darkest.
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Magazine Article Rolling Stones Using science to protect visitors from Yosemite’s falling rocks.
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Press Release Montana Governor Offers Historic Gift of More Than 300,000 Acres for Yellowstone Bison Today, Montana Governor Steve Bullock proposed more #RoomToRoam for Yellowstone bison with a call to open more than 300,000 acres of year-round, conflict-free habitat.
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Press Release Court Rejects Trump Administration’s Attempt to Abandon Texas Clean Air Plan Critical air quality protection deadlines upheld for Texas and Oklahoma.
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Magazine Article A Swallow’s Tale A 35-year study of cave swallows at Carlsbad Caverns has solved some abiding mysteries about the songbird.
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Blog Post Are You Heading for Eclipse Chaos? Me, Too John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon — one of the best spots in the country to view the solar eclipse on Monday — is expecting a quarter of its annual visitors in just one day. Should I brave the crowds?
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Press Release Atlantic Coast Pipeline Aimed for Appalachian National Scenic Trail Dominion Energy is on the verge of building a pipeline underneath the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
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Policy Update Position on Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018 NPCA submitted the following position to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee ahead of a hearing scheduled for July 17, 2018.
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Policy Update Position on H.R. 4644, H.R. 5727 & H.R. 6784 NPCA submitted the following positions to members of the House Natural Resources Committee ahead of a markup scheduled for September 26, 2018.
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Magazine Article On the Map Two new national monuments celebrate American heroes forged during the nation’s darkest times.
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Press Release Groups Successful in Raising Concerns with Proposed FPL New Nuclear Reactors in Florida Citizens and public interest groups block building of two new nuclear reactors near Biscayne Bay
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Policy Update Position on FY2020 Border Wall Appropriations NPCA submitted the following position to the Senate and House of Representatives during appropriations negotiations in December 2019.
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Magazine Article The Price of a Feather More than a century ago, the discovery of a hidden bird refuge in the Everglades led down a path of greed, vanity, and murder. And that’s just the beginning of the story.
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Press Release EPA to Revisit Clean Air Standards, Prioritizing Science and Data “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
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Policy Update Position on Amendments to H.R. 2822 NPCA submitted the following positions on amendments to the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act being considered by the House of Representatives in July 2015.
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Magazine Article Cabin Revival Photographer Jun Fujita and his Voyageurs cabin are getting a second look.
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Press Release Yellowstone Bison Find Year-Round Room to Roam in Montana This will be the first time in generations that bison will be granted year-round #RoomToRoam
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Press Release Everglades Coalition Focuses on State and Federal Restoration Progress at 31st Annual Conference Everglades Coalition Conference welcomes nearly 300 participants to discuss opportunities and challenges facing America's Everglades
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Blog Post More Reasons to Love Marjory Stoneman Douglas This tireless advocate worked for decades to defend the Everglades, and we remember her on what would have been her 129th birthday.
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Blog Post Plan a Desert Getaway to Glen Canyon Water may be rare in the desert, but it is also one of the most powerful forces affecting the landscape—sculpting natural bridges, shaping arches, and carving canyons. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers some of the most dynamic and unique demonstrations of the power of water, with its 156,000-acre lake, the world’s largest natural bridge, and some of the most beautiful slot canyons in the Southwest.
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Blog Post Being Gay Outside Can they see me? Am I safe? One staff member explores ways to honor queerness and make the outdoors more inclusive and welcoming for all people.
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Report Northern Rockies Regional Office Field Reports These field reports provide timely updates and perspectives on issues of interest to our members and supporters in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and North Dakota.
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