National Park Conservation Association
New Park Advocates Engaged
The National Parks Conservation Association's mission is to fight every day for the future of public lands so they are preserved for generations to come.
Given Back to Parklands.
We have a passion for the outdoors and believe it's our responsibility to promote, protect, and preserve public lands.
Our MissionLEAVE IT BETTER
THAN YOU FOUND IT™
We believe that the preservation of national parks can be ensured by investing in advocacy and education, habitat and wildlife restoration, visitor programs, and youth initiatives.
By building and strengthening our partnerships with organizations across the country, we’re able to fund vital projects for the future of America’s public lands to help Leave It Better™. Thanks to your continued support, $2,700,000+ have been given back to national parks across the country. Our ongoing projects include...
New Park Advocates Engaged
The National Parks Conservation Association's mission is to fight every day for the future of public lands so they are preserved for generations to come.
Kids Funded to Visit a National Park
The National Park Foundation's Open OutDoors for Kids program creates pathways for kids to enjoy, understand and connect with nature in exciting ways by facilitating outdoor activity, experiential learning, and cultural heritage exercises.
Partner: National Park Foundation
Kilometers of Hiking Trails Restored
Yosemite Conservancy funds the maintenance of the 800 miles of trails in Yosemite which are critical to minimizing visitor impact and protecting habitat.
Partner: Yosemite Conservancy
Vital Park Research Funded
The Joshua Tree National Park Association collects data, removes invasive plants, and creates fuel breaks to protect a symbolic species of California deserts.
Native American Speaking Programs Sponsored
The Glacier National Park Conservancy's Native America Speaks Program spreads knowledge of the history and culture of Native America with thousands of visitors to Glacier National Park.
Partner: Glacier National Park Conservancy
Junior Ranger Badges Provided
Zion National Park Forever's Junior Ranger program inspires the next generation of scientists, park stewards, and responsible park visitors.
Partner: Zion National Park Forever Project
Students Provided Learning Experiences
Rocky Mountain Conservancy's volunteer program provides a learning experience for college students interested in natural resource conservation.
Partner: Rocky Mountain Conservancy
Christopher Park Alliance Supported
The Christopher Park Alliance is dedicated to keep the heart of Stonewall National Monument clean, green, and safe.
Partner: Christopher Park Alliance
Students Given National Park Access
The Friends of Acadia Youth Conservation Corps gives high school students hands-on experience in the park during the summer.
Partner: Friends of Acadia
Wildlife Landscapes Protected
American Prairie removes obsolete fencing to open the landscape for wildlife.
Partner: American Prairie
Youth Artists Funded
The Friends of Arches and Canyonlands Parks' Youth Art in Parks program takes 4th and 5th grade students into local national parks during their landscape art curriculum.
Partner: Friends of Arches
Interpretive Programs Funded
The Badlands Natural History Association supports interpretive resources for the public through education and research programs.
Partner: Badlands Natural History Association
Visitor Center and Bookstore Funded
The Big Bend Conservancy funds fire recovery efforts at the visitor center, bookstore, and amenities destroyed by fire in June 2019.
Partner: Big Bend Conservancy
Volunteers Funded to Maintain Big Sur
The Ventana Wilderness Alliance funds the training, outfitting, and deployment of trail restoration and maintenance volunteers.
Partner: Ventana Wilderness Alliance
California Parks Preserved and Protected
The California State Park System protects and preserves California's park system for the benefit of all.
Partner: California State Parks
Infrastructure Strengthened Through Conservation
The 21st Century Conservation Service Corps builds rural and urban economies and strengthens America's infrastructure through conservation.
Partner: Conservation Legacy
Invasive Species Removed
Channel Island Restoration removes non-native and invasive plants as well as protects endangered species in the park.
Partner: Channel Islands Restoration
Natural and Cultural Resources Maintained
The Crater Lake Natural History Association maintains the natural balance of the park's ecosystem through a variety of conservation projects.
Research, Education, and Preservation Enhanced
The Death Valley Conservancy aims to enhance research, education, historic preservation and the visitor experience at the park.
Partner: Death Valley Conservancy
Bear Proof Canisters Provided
Alaska Geographic provides bear proof canisters to ensure food is stored safely which keeps both humans and bears safe in the backcountry of Denali.
Partner: Alaska Geographic
Habitats for Rare Species Created
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy cultivates and cares for native plants, which are grown in nurseries and planted at restoration sites by community volunteers creating habitat corridors for rare, threatened, and endangered species.
Awareness of Diverse Cultures Enhanced
The Grand Canyon Conservancy's Desert View Project provides the opportunity for artisans from the 11 traditionally associated tribes to share their crafts with park visitors, raising awareness and appreciation of the history and diverse cultures of the region.
Partner: Grand Canyon Conservancy
Volunteer Brigade Members Funded
The Grand Teton National Park Foundation's Wildlife Brigade Volunteer program provides necessary equipment, vehicles, and uniforms for volunteers in the park.
Partner: Grand Teton National Park Foundation
Acres of Land Restored
Friends of the Smokies' viewshed mowing keeps the fields open for wildlife and provide vistas into the grassland communities for visitors.
Partner: Friends of the Smokies
Discovery and Stewardship Initiated
Hawaii Pacific Parks Association initiates the discovery and stewardship of the natural and cultural heritage of Pacific island parks.
Partner: Hawaii Pacific Parks Association
Boys & Girls Club Scholarships Provided
Washington's National Park Fund provides funding to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula including their Big Backyard program to support the park.
Partner: Washington's National Park Fund
Volunteer Events Supported
The Point Reyes National Seashore Association hosts volunteer events in order to engage the community in caring for the park and help to protect it for future generations.
Woolsey Fire Relief Program Funded
The Santa Monica Mountains Fund restores trails through the Woolsey Fire Relief program in the wake of the fire which destroyed 88% of parklands in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Partner: Santa Monica Mountains Fund
Youth Park Education Students Funded
Sequoia Parks Conservancy's Rangers in the Classroom program brings park rangers into local classrooms to teach students about their local wildlife and ecology.
Partner: Sequoia Parks Conservancy
Native Trees Protected
Shenandoah National Park Trust facilitates habitat restoration projects such as protecting native trees in Shenandoah National Park.
Partner: Shenandoah National Park Trust
Sierra Club's Mission Supported
The Sierra Club is the largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the U.S., helping shape the way people can participate in local, state, and national advocacy and policy work, so that they can better protect the planet—and each other.
Partner: Sierra Club
Youth Scholarships Funded
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association's Youth Backcountry Camp program is a four day backpacking trip along the Tahoe Rim Trail, one of the most unique and iconic multi-use trails in the world.
Partner: Tahoe Rim Trail Association
Cougar Population Protected
The Yellowstone Forever Cougar Project monitors Yellowstone’s top feline predator—the elusive cougar—by integrating year-round field work with cutting-edge tools to better understand and protect the population in the park.
Partner: Yellowstone Forever