What problems do the national parks face?
Although the National Park Service strives to safeguard our national parks, many of the 391 sites suffer from a variety of problems. Insufficient funding is the single greatest threat facing the parks. Some of the nation’s parks have some of the worst air in the country, even though our laws say they should have the cleanest. And, parks are such attractive places to live and work that commercial and other development threatens to overwhelm some of our most cherished lands with subdivisions and commercial development. What can I do to help? There are many ways you can help protect national parks. • Support NPCA’s efforts by becoming a member. • Explore our Web site to learn more about the parks and the problems they face. • Take action by sending a letter to the President, members of Congress, and other decision makers to reduce threats to the natural, cultural, and historical treasures contained in our parks. • Subscribe to Park Lines, NPCA’s electronic newsletter, which will keep you
