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National Park Service Community Assistance Programs nps/communities

National Park Service Community Assistance Programs www.nps.gov/communities.

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National Park Service Community Assistance Programs nps/communities

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  1. National Park Service Community Assistance Programs www.nps.gov/communities

  2. “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 the country and the world.”

  3. Rivers Trails and Conservation Assistance Program – Community Assistance Arm of NPS • On average yearly we work with partners to: • create over 1400 miles of trails • conserve more than 63,000 acres of open space • protect more than 700 miles of river Deadline: August 1st www.nps.gov/rtca

  4. Rivers & Trails staff can help: • Clarify project vision & goals • Organize & facilitate meetings • Build partnerships and engage public • Analyze data & identify resources • Develop Concept Plans

  5. Ridge to Rivers Open Space, Tri-Cities

  6. Northwest Discovery Water Trail www.ndwt.org

  7. Land and Water Conservation Fund http://www.rco.wa.gov/grants/lwcf.shtml www.nps.gov/lwcf Deadline – May 1st

  8. Blueberry Park, Bremerton

  9. Sacagawea Heritage Trail, Tri-Cities

  10. Cultural Resources Programs • National Heritage Areas • National Historic Landmarks • Historic Preservation Tax Incentives • Heritage Documentation Program • www.nps.gov/communities

  11. Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance Progam National Park Service expertise for locally-led conservation and outdoor recreation projects

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