Future of the National Parks

[johnhens]

THE NPCA is hosting a meeting in Chicago to address the Future of the National Parks.

Dear Partners and Friends:

March 4th is an important date for our National Parks. It provides the
opportunity for all of us in the Midwest to provide guidance on the
future of the National Park System as it approaches its second century
in 2016.

The National Parks Second Century Commission
http://www.visionfortheparks.org/ ,
which was convened by NPCA, plans to host a public input forum in
Chicago on Wednesday, March 4th, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Chicago
Cultural Center.

The Commission is charged with compiling a report, which includes public
testimony, that examines the role of the national parks today and
articulates a bold vision for the future. The Commission will recommend
how our National Parks can adapt to serve future visitors, better
protect resources, and be more active "classrooms" for all ages.

Details will follow on how you and your members, friends, and staff can
give your input in person, by proxy, or electronically. Please circulate
this email as widely as you can and "Save the Date!"

Lynn McClure
Midwest Regional Director

National Parks Conservation Association
8 South Michigan Ave.
Suite 2900
Chicago, IL 60603
P: 312-263-0111
F: 312-263-0140
C: 312-343-7216
lmcclure@npca. org
http://www.npca.org <http://www.npca. org/>

I will post more info as I receive it.

John

[johnhens]

niners and I attended the meeting last week in Chicago. The Format for the meeting was a 5 minute video about the parks and the 2 NPCA Board members proctoring the meeting spoke about the purpose of the meeting and how we would proceed.
Everone was allowed to get up and voice their concerns and thoughts about the direction the NPS should take in the next century.

I urge you to take the time and look at the Site and voice your opinions about the Park Service.
http://www.visionfortheparks.org/