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** National Park Foundation receives record $100 million donation
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Photo: @yosemitenps ([link removed])
The National Park Foundation has received $100 million, the largest donation in the group's history. The donation came from the Lilly Endowment, a private philanthropic foundation that is an offshoot of the Eli Lilly pharmaceutical company. The foundation was created by the U.S. Congress in 1967 ([link removed]) and is the nonprofit fundraising arm of the National Park Service.
“For over 50 years, private philanthropy has played a vital role in bridging the gap between park needs and available funding,” foundation CEO Will Shafroth said in a statement ([link removed]) . "This grant will allow us to supercharge our efforts to ensure our national parks are for everyone, for generations to come.”
The National Park Foundation is in the midst of a $1 billion fundraising campaign to address issues across 430 national park sites. According to the announcement ([link removed]) , the $100 million donation will be spent across four priority areas: initiatives that protect fragile ecosystems and species, creating opportunities for young people to visit national parks, customer service improvements, including technology, and helping expand historical narratives within the park service, specifically to include the voices of historically marginalized communities.
“The impact of this gift will be felt in our parks and in surrounding communities for generations to come,” National Park Service Director Chuck Sams said ([link removed]) . “This is a truly visionary investment, and an example of how the power of philanthropy can amplify this crucial work that we all believe in so much.”
** Quick hits
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The American West's megafires are silencing birds
Grist ([link removed])
National Park Foundation receives record $100 million donation
Associated Press ([link removed]) | The Hill ([link removed]) | E&E News ([link removed]) | The Guardian ([link removed]) | National Parks Traveler ([link removed]) | NPR ([link removed])
The loss of stream-dwelling insects after wildfires is a sign of much bigger water problems
The Conversation ([link removed])
San Juan Generating Station smokestacks demolished, clearing path for energy transition
Land Desk ([link removed]) | KOAT ([link removed])
The sound artist in residence who's exploring the symphony of Rocky Mountain National Park
KUNC ([link removed])
Melting Alaskan permafrost is unleashing high levels of mercury, confirming scientists' worst fears
Grist ([link removed])
As national heat deaths rise, California girds for the impact of extreme temperatures
Los Angeles Times ([link removed])
A Colorado Forest Service crew got two new employees: Llamas
KUNC ([link removed])
** Quote of the day
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” Because birds are so sensitive to air pollution, we expect that birds are especially vulnerable to smoke.”
—Olivia Sanderfoot, lead study author and postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, Los Angeles. Grist ([link removed])
** Picture This
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On National Dog Day, please take a paws to thank and appreciate all our working dogs who help protect our public lands and wildlife! 🐾
From sniffing out invasive species to protecting wilderness, they help advance our mission while enhancing public safety.
Photo by D. Tomeo / @denalinps ([link removed])
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