Landscape & Wildlife Conservation
The National Park Foundation (NPF) is helping to protect the very things that draw us to national parks: the shared land and natural wonders of our parks.
National parks are places of wonder, wilderness, and wildlife. From vulnerable coastal wetlands to imperiled mountainside meadows, our national parks help preserve what matters most, inviting us to learn, explore, and grow. NPF works closely with the National Park Service (NPS) on urgent priorities to preserve landscapes and the habitats and species within them across the country. Together with our partners, NPF is helping safeguard some of the most biologically diverse and significant lands in our nation.
NPF's support of Landscape & Wildlife Conservation programs and projects range from funding wildlife monitoring to helping establish new national park units. Habitat and wildlife projects help study and preserve the remarkable species that call parks home, while land conservation projects ensure that these precious places are cared for in perpetuity by NPS.
By the Numbers
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3,700Acres of Vegetation RemovedIn 2022, NPF restored native habitat through the removal of 3,737 acres of invasive vegetation, including restoring streams and canyons in preparation for reintroducing a rare desert frog at Saguaro National Park.
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34At-Risk Species ProtectedIn 2022, NPF helped preserve 34 at-risk species, from the critically endangered California Condor at Redwood and Pinnacles National Parks to the threatened elkhorn coral at Biscayne National Park.
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21KAcres AcquiredIn 2022, NPF worked with partners to acquire and conserve 21,345 acres of land in national parks, including gateway property at Zion National Park, white sand beaches in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, and remote lakefront at Voyageurs National Park.
Programs
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Habitat Conservation Habitat Conservation -
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Land Conservation Land Conservation -
NPF Science Fellowship NPF Science Fellowship
Signature Partners
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The Coca-Cola Foundation
Additional program support provided by Danaher Foundation, Publix Super Markets, and Stericycle.
Updates
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UpdateNPF Grants More than $1 Million to Protect Iconic Rivers and Trails Across the Country
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UpdateRare Fireflies Found at Assateague Island National Seashore
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UpdateNPF Supports Six Postdoctoral Fellows to Advance Science Research in National Parks
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UpdateNPF Celebrates 2023 Accomplishments
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UpdateOh Man-atee! Where Did the Seagrass Go?
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UpdateSupporting Connectivity Along the New England National Scenic Trail
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UpdateProtecting Wildlife: NPF Grants Support Threatened and Endangered Species
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UpdateBringing Freshwater Mussels Back to Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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UpdateNPF Grant Supports Largest Wetland Restoration Project in Yosemite National Park’s History
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UpdateNPF Grants Over $1 Million to National Rivers and Trails
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UpdateIce as Habitat: Quantifying Seasonal Glacial Ice Used by Harbor Seals in Kenai Fjords National Park
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UpdateNPF Grant Enables Archeological Investigation at Devils Tower
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UpdateNPF’s Commitment to Preserving Civil Rights Sites Continues with New Park Designation
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UpdateNPF Funding Provides Land for NPS and Visitor Needs at Nicodemus National Historic Site
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UpdateSnowshoe Hares at Isle Royale: Scientific Research Examines Wildlife Interactions and Climate Impacts
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Update3,400+ Acres Acquired to Further Preservation of Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
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UpdateLand Conservation at Zion Helps Alleviate Over-Tourism
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UpdateNPF Celebrates 2022 Accomplishments
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UpdateRemoving Invasive Grasses to Reintroduce Rare Desert Frogs at Saguaro National Park
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UpdatePrairie Dog Management Translocates 100 Prairie Dogs to Petrified Forest National Park
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UpdateCalifornia Condors Take Flight in Redwoods
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UpdateThe Butterflies of the Grand Canyon
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UpdateWorking Together for the Future of Parks
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UpdateAnother Year of Impact in Our Parks
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UpdateDiving into Deep Sea Research with an NPF Science Fellow
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UpdateReflecting on a Year of Achievements in Our National Parks
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UpdateMonitoring the Golden Eagle in Yellowstone National Park
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UpdateReintroducing Wolves to Yellowstone National Park
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UpdateFlight 93: A Lasting Legacy
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UpdateCelebrating a Year of Achievements in Our National Parks