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| FEATURED STORY |
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| What Went Right |
| Even amid a global pandemic and months of bad news, advocates won huge victories for our national parks and the people who love them. Here are the 5 best things that happened for parks over the last couple of months.
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| 'A Conservationist’s Dream’ |
| Earlier this week, the Great American Outdoors Act became law — a historic victory for public lands that will authorize billions of dollars for critical maintenance projects and conservation needs at national parks. |
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| Exactly Where We’re Meant to Be |
| A weeklong annual event recognizes the role Latinx people have played in protecting and enjoying the outdoors, helping to create a greater sense of belonging in parks and green spaces. Here’s why it matters. |
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| The Administration’s ‘Single Worst Environmental Rollback’ |
| Last month, President Trump finalized significant changes to the National Environmental Policy Act that will weaken public land protections and lead to faster approvals for development projects at the expense of people most affected.
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| In Memoriam |
| Congressman John Lewis dedicated his life to the fight for justice and civil rights. He was also a stalwart champion of America's national parks. |
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| What One State’s Fight Could Mean for the Country’s Water |
| The Trump administration overturned a key rule protecting clean water last month, but one state has successfully been fighting the changes. How legal action — or congressional intervention — could restore these critical protections. |
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| Dreaming, Reflecting, Remembering |
| A special summer issue of National Parks magazine highlights stories that inspire hope, highlight human perseverance, underscore nature’s resilience, and remind us of beautiful places and the kindness of people. |
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| Sign Up for Free Virtual Park Events |
| Got an hour to learn about some of America’s most exciting places? NPCA’s new series of Park Talks explores the migration of Yellowstone pronghorn, the science of Florida’s marine reserves, the history of Japanese American incarceration during World War II, and many other topics. Register for upcoming talks or watch past events — all free. |
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| The Other Washington Monument |
| The marble obelisk on the National Mall is one of the country’s most famous memorials — but it is not the oldest monument honoring America’s first president. The original Washington Monument is about 60 miles away, near a separate national park site in Maryland. Do you know which park offers a trail to this smaller, humbler monument? |
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| A Bright Idea |
| You can help protect clean air in national parks by going solar. Click to find out more about your NPCA member benefit with solar panel industry leader, SunPower! |
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| Defend Our Parks |
| NPCA collaborated with Parks Project on its Defend Parks apparel collection, creating a video that showcases what you can do to help protect our national parks, told in the voices of NPCA staff and volunteers. |
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| Quote of the Month |
"It is senseless to prioritize short-term corporate profits over the long-term investment we have made to revive endangered species and restore the flora and fauna of this earth. Reneging on these commitments threatens the very survival of humankind. Sustainability must become a mandate for every individual and organization on this planet."
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