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Sep 24, 2009 ... A first in-a-generation effort to examine the national parks today, ... (PDF, 666 KB, 14 pages); Future Shape of the National Park System ... Commission Recommends Sweeping Expansion of the National Park ...
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www.npca.org/commission/
www.npca.org/commission/
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The draft legislation suggested that the study be coordinated with the National Park System Advisory Board that was in the process of undertaking an analysis of the National Park Service’s role with national heritage areas.
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www.nps.gov/archive/blac/who/comission.htm
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GROWTH OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM, 1964-1972 ... Between 1964 and 1972 the National Park System experienced unusual growth. Under the leadership of Director George B. Hartzog, Jr. and Secretaries of the Interior Stewart L. Udall, Walter J. Hickel, and Rogers C. B. Morton, 62 areas were authorized, added to the System,
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www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/lee2/lee6.htm
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National Park Service - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The National Park Service ( NPS ) is the U.S. federal agency that manages all national parks, many national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designati...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Park_Service
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They requested a road expert out of the Office of Public Roads to supervise construction of an approach road through Crater Lake National Forest to Crater Lake National Park. Also, they requested that the OPR employee plan a system of roads and trails for the park.
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www.cr.nps.gov/history/online_books/roads/shs2.htm
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GROWTH OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM; 1933-1964 ... Not only was the CCC dismantled with other emergency programs, but regular appropriations for managing the National Park System were cut from $21 million in 1940 to $5 million in 1943, the number of full-time employees was reduced from 3,510 to 1,974 or 55%, and visits fell...
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www.cr.nps.gov/history/online_books/lee2/lee4.htm
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African American Civil War History in the National Park System ... There are many sites in the National Park System that include places associated with African American history during the Civil War period. The following are some that illustrate many of these significant places and events.
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www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/history/aa_cw_parks.htm
www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/history/aa_cw_parks.htm
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A Comprehensive Study of Visitor Safety in the National Park System: Final Report (495k), commissioned by the NPS Social Science Program and the Risk Management Division, conducted by Dr. Seth Tuler and Dr. Dominic Golding, The George Perkins Marsh Institute, Clark University.
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www.nature.nps.gov/socialscience/products.cfm
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National Park Second Century Commission will examine the role of the national parks today and articulate a bold vision of a future where national parks continue to enrich and ennoble this nation and its citizens ... Visitors to the National Park System...
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www.visionfortheparks.org/
www.visionfortheparks.org/
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