The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
National Park Service Centennial Challenge. National Park Service The National Park Centennial Initiative is a ten year effort to prepare national parks for another century of conservation, preservation, and public enjoyment. Project efforts will improve parks and s...more
To provide matching grants to States for the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic properties by such means as survey, planning technical assistance, acquisition, development, and cer...more
National Historic Landmark National Park Service To study, identify, and encourage preservation of nationally-significant historic properties; a bronze plaque is awarded in a presentation ceremony when requested. This provides permanent identificati...more
National Register of Historic Places National Park Service To expand and maintain the National Register of Historic Places for planning, preservation, research, public education and tourism efforts; to make the information on districts, sites, buildings, stru...more
Technical Preservation Services National Park Service To establish technical preservation policies and standards and to develop technical information for the treatment of historic properties. This includes development and distribution of the "Se...more
To provide financial assistance to the States and their political subdivisions for the preparation of Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans (SCORPs) and acquisition and development of outdo...more
The Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program implements the natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation mission of the National Park Service in communities across America. RTCA will...more
For 2014, the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship has recognized 37 individuals for their outstanding work in the field of social enterprise.