4 years ago this week, the Great American Outdoors act passed the Senate with an overwhelming majority following its passage in the House of Representatives. Since then, the Great American Outdoors Act has provided the National Park Service with up to $1.3 billion annually through FY 2025 to repair critical infrastructure and preserve the parks’ natural beauty. A seismic structuring project at the historic Ahwahnee hotel in Yosemite National Park received $35 million through GAOA, contributing to the program’s 100 large-scale and 300 historic preservation projects nationwide. https://lnkd.in/e_sDKTX8
National Park Foundation
Fundraising
Washington, DC 67,073 followers
We’re the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. We protect national parks and connect people to them.
About us
The National Park Foundation works to protect wildlife and park lands, preserve history and culture, educate and engage youth, and connect people everywhere to the wonder of parks. We do it in collaboration with the National Park Service, the park partner community, and with the generous support of donors, without whom our work would not be possible.
- Website
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http://www.nationalparks.org
External link for National Park Foundation
- Industry
- Fundraising
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1967
- Specialties
- Fundraising, National Park Grants, Corporate Partnerships, National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Easter Egg Roll, New Media Initiatives, Community Partnerships, Strategic investments, and Planned Giving
Locations
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Primary
Washington, DC 20005, US
Employees at National Park Foundation
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Dewite North, MS MIT, CISM
Association and Financial Services IT Leader
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Dieter Fenkart-Froeschl
Chief Operating Officer at National Park Foundation
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Chad Jones
Partnerships executive focused on delivering impact through global brands
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Meghan Tallakson (she/her)
Strategist for social good. Health and empowerment coach.
Updates
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The National Park Foundation is proud to have supported the National Park Service in the establishment of the newest park: Blackwell School National Historic Site. Now, the story of unjust segregated education at the Blackwell School will be preserved and interpreted by the National Park Service for visitors to learn about today, and in the future. Learn more about the new site here: https://lnkd.in/dYkzW3JU
Biden-Harris Administration Establishes Blackwell School National Historic Site as America's Newest National Park
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The Campaign for National Parks brings more people together to directly support national parks and ensure that everyone can experience parks now and in the future. 🐻 Together we will help protect park landscapes and wildlife 📜 Together we will preserve and share a fuller story of America 🎓 Together we will connect more kids to learning experiences in national parks It is only with the generosity and the unwavering commitment of people across America that we can protect national parks for generations to come. We’ve only just begun! Forward together: https://lnkd.in/eUkUuNka 📸: Stocksy/Michela Ravasio
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From Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park Hawaii to the National Park of American Samoa, Sharks can be found in many coastal parks. Meet the sharks who call our national parks home (from a distance of course)! 🦈 Horn Shark at Channel Islands National Park 🦈Nurse Shark at Virgin Islands National Park 🦈Leopard Shark in the San Francisco Bay Area Inventory & Monitoring Network 🦈Zebra Shark at National Park of American Samoa 🦈Tiger Shark at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park Hawaii Read about how NPF is helping protect sharks: https://lnkd.in/eAfAEqHP 📸 National Park Service
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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine is a premier national park in a unique urban setting. At the park, visitors learn about the many people who shaped American history across two centuries. They also see firsthand how this coastal habitat has changed over the years, and what is being done to protect it for the future. National park philanthropy is an essential part of the story. From Jamie Kelley, Chief Philanthropy Officer of the National Park Foundation: https://lnkd.in/e5yBYWPY 📸: National Park Service
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Have you ever traveled on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park? With funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), this scenic road now has 56 miles and 19 overlooks of repaired and restored pavement! GAOA addresses deferred maintenance needs across national parks with $1.3 billion annually through fiscal year 2025. In numbers, GAOA has provided $4 billion so far to restore historic properties, contributed $8 billion to the nation’s GDP, supported 72,560 jobs, and created $5 billion in the labor market. To learn more about the Great American Outdoors Act, head to https://lnkd.in/ekwiChws. 📸: National Park Service
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The Piping Plover, an endangered shorebird native to New York City, has a global population of only 6,000-8,000. Each summer, these birds migrate from the Gulf of Mexico to the New York Harbor, with approximately 100 plovers nesting on Rockaway beaches. The NYC Plover Project works to protect plovers and educate the public about conservation and the effects of habitat disruption. NPF is a proud supporter of the NYC Plover Project’s Rockaways Education Initiative. In partnership with Gateway National Recreation Area, local schools, and community organizations, they engage high school students in field science studies that empower them to develop science-based solutions to ecological problems, advocate for endangered species, and gain exposure to career paths in STEM. 📸: National Park Service
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Through Junior Ranger Angler, fishing is the catalyst for people and communities to be inspired, experience joy, and build lasting relationships while connecting with nature and the bodies of water in and around national parks. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eb5eJ5jp
🎣 Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Jacksonville youth recently had an amazing experience at our Junior Ranger Angler fishing clinic! They mastered fishing skills, learned about ethical angling and knot-tying, and explored our area's rich Gullah Geechee fishing heritage. 🌊 This fantastic event was a collaboration between Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, Timucuan Parks Foundation, and the City of Jacksonville, and was made possible by a grant from the National Park Foundation. Thank you to everyone involved! 🙌🏾 #JuniorRanger #JuniorRangerAngler #OutdoorAdventure #CommunityPartnerships
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