Help Determine the Future of D.C.’s Tidal Basin

On Washington, D.C.’s National Mall, the Tidal Basin shines as the crown jewel, framed by monuments and historic cherry trees. However, each day the Tidal Basin floods with water flowing onto the surrounding sidewalks, making them impassable and endangering the trees’ roots. To solve this problem, renowned landscape architects from across the country reimagined the future of the Tidal Basin and National Mall. Explore their designs and let the National Trust know your thoughts with a short survey.

Update: The Journey to Protect Bears Ears
and the Antiquities Act

Last week, President Biden signed an executive order that directed the Secretary of the Interior to review the revocation of the Bears Ears National Monument, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, and the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts National Monument. In 2017, protections for these archaeological sites—under the Antiquities Act of 1906—were rolled back and limited. Learn about the National Trust’s fight to protect Bears Ears and how this recent action provides hope for the future of the significant cultural landscape.

Last Chance: Apply for 2021’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places List

For more than thirty years, the National Trust has released an annual list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places to raise awareness of historic places in jeopardy. Submit an application by Monday, February 1, at 11:59 p.m. ET to help save a historic place in your community.

National Trust Awards $256,342 in
Grant Funding to Organizations Nationwide

The National Trust Preservation Fund provides small dollar grants to preservation organizations for special projects and ongoing preservation work. The National Trust recently awarded grants to 49 organizations in 26 states and the District of Columbia, many for projects that reflect the impact of the pandemic and recent social justice issues. Read about the grant-funded projects and learn how your local preservation organizations can apply for the next round of grants (due February 1).

The Meticulous Restoration of NASA's Mission Control at Houston's Johnson Space Center

Apollo Mission Control Center at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston was named a National Historic Landmark in 1985. But by that time, it had been renovated to serve as the center of operations for the shuttle program, and many of its original 1960s-era furnishings had been removed. In 2017, the space center’s historic preservation officer, Sandra Tetley, stepped in along with Stern and Bucek Architects to fully restore the historic room. Learn how the team used interviews, blueprints, and other archival material to recreate the room that helped humanity reach the moon.