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• Resource NPCA & Nature Valley: 2021 Next Generation Impact Initiatives Nature Valley has donated $50,000 to NPCA to support the advancement of the next generation of park advocates – and the important park protection work ahead! – by funding impact initiatives led by members of our young leaders councils and Next Generation Advisory Council.
• Video Care for parks. Care for each other. Over the years, park advocates like you have spoken up on behalf of the places we all love and supported our work protecting America’s national parks. But today, NPCA President & CEO Theresa Pierno is asking you to do something a little different.
• Video Celebrating You and Our Love of National Parks Last week we celebrated National Park Week and the important role these special places have in our lives. Today, I want to send a message to those who make help make sure there are parks to celebrate ─ you.
• Resource Texas Young Leaders Advocacy Council NPCA’s Texas Regional Office created the Texas Young Leaders Advocacy Council (YLAC) as part of NPCA’s strategic effort to engage young people with varying backgrounds, community connections and experiences to develop their voice, and speak up for our parks and expand our core of young advocates and volunteers.
• Resource Sustaining Indiana Beaches The scenic beaches of Indiana Dunes are disappearing. In order to sustain this critical asset to Indiana’s economy and quality of life, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must conduct a federal damage mitigation feasibility study.
• Policy Update Position on Waters of the U.S. Regulations Jun 2019 NPCA submitted the following position to members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works ahead of a hearing scheduled for June 12, 2019.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 3055 and Amendments Jun 2019 NPCA submitted the following positions to the House of Representatives ahead of anticipated floor votes starting June 20, 2019.
• Policy Update Position on HR 5780, Utah Public Lands Initiative Sep 2016 NPCA submitted the following position to members of the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Federal Lands, ahead of a hearing on September 14, 2016.
• Press Release New Report Offers Recommendations for Improving Visitor Experience and Regional Support at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Sep 2011 Groups provide roadmap for protecting and enhancing Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
• Policy Update NPCA position on the INVEST in America Act and select amendments Jun 2021 NPCA sent the following letter to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ahead of an anticipated markup scheduled for June 9th, 2021. 
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 1289, S. 718, S. 1622, S. 1696, S. 1930, S. 1943, S. 1993, S. 2177, S. 2309, S. 2412, S. 2548, S. 2805, S. 2839, S. 2954, S. 3020,S. 3027, S. 3028, H.R. 2880, S. 1923, S. 1690 Jul 2016 NPCA submitted the following positions on legislation being considered by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee during a markup on July 12, 2016.
• Policy Update Position on Management of Marine Conservation Areas Mar 2017 NPCA submitted the following position to the Subcommittee on Water, Power, and Oceans of the House Committee on Natural Resources ahead of a hearing on March 15, 2017.
• Policy Update Position on the WOTUS Rule Apr 2017 NPCA submitted the following position to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works ahead of a hearing entitled “A Review of the Technical, Scientific, and Legal Basis of the WOTUS Rule."
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act Dec 2015 NPCA, along with partners, submitted the following position to the House of Representatives ahead of an anticipated floor vote the week of November 30, 2015.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 3354, Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act Sep 2017 NPCA submitted the following position to the House of Representatives ahead of expected floor debate and votes starting the week of September 4, 2017.
• Magazine Article The Aftermath Summer 2012 | By Mark Schrope Revisiting Gulf Islands National Seashore two years after the biggest offshore oil disaster ever.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 4558, Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act Dec 2017 NPCA submitted the following position to the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands ahead of a hearing scheduled for December 14, 2017.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 6147, Interior Appropriations & Amendments Jul 2018 NPCA submitted the following positions to the House of Representatives ahead of anticipated floor debate and votes.
• Policy Update NPCA Position on select legislation before the House Committee on Natural Resources Sep 2020 NPCA shared the following position with members ahead of a full committee legislative markup held by the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources scheduled for September 30th, 2020. 
• Press Release New Report Highlights Economic Value and Quality of Life Benefits of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Apr 2015 NPCA releases report that highlights Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area's major contributions to local communities.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 3668, the SHARE Act Sep 2017 NPCA submitted the following position to the House Natural Resources Committee ahead of a markup scheduled for September 13, 2017.
• Magazine Article The War that Shaped America Spring 2011 | By Amy Leinbach Marquis Nearly 150 years after the Civil War, Bill Gwaltney explains why its lessons are still relevant today.
• Policy Update Position on Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Mar 2018 NPCA submitted the following position to congressional leadership and members of the appropriations committees during negotiations regarding FY18 final appropriations.
• Magazine Article Stewards & Storytellers Spring 2014 | By Kevin Grange Essex National Heritage Area in Massachusetts is one of dozens of heritage areas making America’s best idea even better.
• Blog Post FAQ: New National Monument at Pullman Shines a Spotlight on Community Spirit and Our Shared Heritage Feb 2015 | By Lynn McClure Earlier today, President Obama stood in front of hundreds of community advocates in Chicago and declared Pullman a national monument. This long-awaited event is the result of years of work by NPCA and so many people that care about this place’s significant contributions to our shared history, from the U.S. labor movement to Civil Rights.
• Blog Post It’s the Centennial … Now What? Aug 2016 | By Edward Stierli Highlights from the work you helped make possible in 2016 — and what’s next
• Blog Post Responding in Times of Disaster Oct 2017 | By John Adornato The last few weeks have been catastrophic for so many communities around the Gulf of Mexico, southern United States and the Caribbean. NPCA shares its deep concern for everyone affected by the recent hurricanes and is committed to being part of the long-term rebuilding effort.
• Blog Post A Perfect Pairing Jul 2018 | By Casey Pola A Q & A with the founder of NPCA’s newest partner, Limestone Branch Distillery
• Magazine Article On the Rocks Fall 2018 | By Melanie D.G. Kaplan She went to City of Rocks and Castle Rocks to climb. Then it rained. And hailed. And snowed.
• Policy Update Position on S. 1403, S. 1645, S. 1646, S. 2102, H.R. 965 & H.R. 2897 May 2018 NPCA submitted the following positions to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources ahead of a Business Meeting scheduled for May 17, 2018.
• Policy Update Position on Nomination of David Bernhardt Apr 2019 NPCA submitted the following position to members of the Senate ahead of a floor vote scheduled for April 11, 2019.
• Magazine Article A Campsite Grows In Brooklyn Fall 2016 | By Rona Kobell Snowy egrets, oversize bagels and old-time charm in the city that never sleeps.
• Magazine Article Over the River and Through the Woods Fall 2021 | By Nicholas Lund A wintry return to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. 
• Blog Post Kids Need Nature: Here’s a Free Way to Get Them Outdoors Dec 2015 | By Darryl Haley Young people benefit from time in nature, but it is up to adults to help get them outside. A new free pass for fourth graders can help
• Policy Update Position on NPS Director Nominee Oct 2018 NPCA submitted the following position to members of the Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources ahead of a hearing scheduled for October 16, 2018.

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