Dear National Park Advocate,

In the midst of this global health crisis, the National Parks Conservation Association advises all individuals to follow the guidance of public health experts at the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization in protecting themselves and their communities from the coronavirus.

Last week, we took the step of canceling all upcoming NPCA events until further notice. This includes group outings to parks, information sessions, and all meetings at any of our offices nationwide. If you have signed up for any of our events, we will be in touch with rescheduling information at a later date.

Some parks, like Golden Gate National Recreation Area and some parts of the National Mall and Memorial Parks announced closures over the weekend. Others may do the same, so please check with nps.gov before planning even a short trip to a national park.

We will remain in contact with park staff and alert you if there are more changes. And because we know that some threats to parks will persist even during a global health crisis, we will continue keeping you updated about how you can take action online to protect national parks.

All of us at NPCA appreciate the patience and support of our advocates and allies during this time, and we send our heartfelt concern to all affected.

Sincerely,



Theresa Pierno
President & CEO