04/19/2017

Parks Association Urges People to Become Advocates

One organization is calling on the public to reach out to lawmakers about supporting a new bill to protect our national parks

With National Park Week in full swing, the National Parks Conservation Association is calling on the public to reach out to their senators about supporting a new bill that would allocate federal funds for national parks maintenance.

During National Park Week, which runs from April 15 to 23, the National Parks Conservation Association wants Americans to do more than just visit the country’s 400-some national parks for free. NCPA wants visitors to advocate for national parks.

“As we celebrate National Park Week, we hope visitors are inspired by the once-in-a-lifetime experiences our parks offer—and leave feeling empowered to speak up for them,” said NPCA President Theresa Pierno in a press release.

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