Alongside nearly 1.9 million members and supporters, NPCA has been fighting to protect America's national parks for over a century.We're protecting and enhancing America's National Park System for present and future generations.

Core values

- **Addressing Climate Change**: The NPCA's work is recognized as a critical component in addressing climate change, with a strong bipartisan majority of Americans seeing national parks as part of the solution to reduce climate change impacts[1].
- **Environmental and Ecosystem Services**: The NPCA's projects, such as the Natural Asset Analysis and Valuation, highlight the significant ecosystem services provided by natural assets, including carbon sequestration, stormwater management, and biodiversity support. These services are valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars annually[4].
- **Community and Social Benefits**: The NPCA's efforts enhance community well-being by providing recreational spaces, improving air and water quality, and supporting local economies through nature-based tourism and conservation[4].
- **Promoting Equity and Inclusion**: The NPCA advocates for equitable access to national parks and supports environmental justice, particularly for communities that have been historically excluded or marginalized[2].