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News Release: The National Park Service is a global leader in the fight to preserve dark night skies and quiet soundscapes. The benefits aren’t just esthetic.
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Trujillo: 'We can develop options that will achieve a sustainable water supply'

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced $4.6 million to conduct comprehensive water basin studies in Colorado, Utah, Oregon and Idaho.
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How Alaskan Marine Ecosystems Responded to a Massive Heatwave

News Release: A marine heatwave in the North Pacific had widespread, detrimental impacts on ecosystems and species. Why were some more resilient than others?
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New Philadelphia National Historic Site established as America’s 424th national park

News Release: WASHINGTON - New Philadelphia National Historic Site has been established as the newest national park to commemorate the history of early 19th century Black pioneers in Illinois. This milestone and several others were achieved after President Biden signed bills into law in recent days that will help preserve places, communities, and previously untold stories that tell a more complete history of our country through the National Park System.
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Eavesdropping (on Birds) Has a Smart New Tool

News Release: BirdNET uses artificial intelligence to analyze audio recordings and detect bird species by sound. We’re exploring its potential to help parks answer complex, pressing questions.
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Bison Roamed the Mountains Too

News Release: Archeologists found evidence of bison in Glacier National Park’s high alpine environment. It changed how we understand these animals and the people who interacted with them.
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When the River Breaks

News Release: In the aftermath of the devastating 2022 Yellowstone floods, we examined historical river flows. Could our insights help predict future events?
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The Power of Optimism

News Release: Making a difference despite difficult circumstances. Our very first article in the new Educate and Interpret section. A podcast on the unique challenges of managing coastal parks.
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Green River Road on the OVNHT

News Release: One of the certified segments of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail is the "Historic Green River Road" located within Cowpens National Battlefield in Gaffney, South Carolina. This trail was used by patriot militia on October 6, 1780 during their pursuit of British Major Patrick Ferguson and was the last large gathering and rest before the Battle of Kings Mountain on October 7, 1780.
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The Curious Case of the Old Dog in the Sand

News Release: The discovery of a large fossil canid jawbone in Idaho gives clues to the region’s diverse, verdant past.
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Gulls

News Release: * Return to The Civil War.
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Collecting Bird Data

News Release: * Return to The Civil War.
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For the Love of Monarchs: How We Joined the Push to Save a Beloved Butterfly

News Release: We spent the summer of 2022 learning to be good stewards of monarch butterflies. It was an unforgettable experience.
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Sea Level Rise Threatens Cultural Sites in the Everglades

News Release: In Florida’s vast, world-class wetland, climate change puts important archeological and post-colonial features in the path of a rising tide.
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What is the Consolidated Appropriations Act and What Does It Mean for the National Park Service?

News Release: What is the Consolidated Appropriations Act?
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Recording Data

News Release: * Return to The Civil War.
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Interior Department discusses National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions on Dec. 29

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Dec. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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How a Flower and Fish Changed the Niobrara River

News Release: People planted yellow iris and stocked northern pike in the river for beauty and sport. The iris altered the river channel, and the pike ate the native fish.
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New Philadelphia National Historic Site

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Two miles east of Barry, Illinois. Significance: The first known town planned and legally registered by an African American before the Civil War. Designation: National Historic Site. MANAGED BY: New Philadelphia Association. New Philadelphia National Historic Site was established...
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A Roadmap to Track Grassland Birds

News Release: We joined the Central Grasslands Roadmap by installing our first Motus station. It’s a step forward in protecting the fastest declining group of birds in the world.
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