National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis today released the Green Parks Plan to focus the bureau on sustainable management of national parks and key environmental issues ranging from reducing energy and water consumption to limiting waste to lowering emissions of greenhouse gases. “The Green Parks Plan is a comprehensive approach to sustainability that will reduce the National Park Service’s carbon footprint through actions taken in every park and office,” Jarvis said during … [Read more...] about Earth Day 2012: Green Parks Sustainability
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Grand Canyon Celebrates Summer by Waiving Fees
On Tuesday, June 21, Grand Canyon National Park will be joining national park units around the country in welcoming summer with a fee-free day. The National Park Service will be waiving entrance fees on June 21, 2011. Visitors who arrive on Tuesday, the 21st will be allowed to enter the park free of charge. Those who plan to spend time in the park beyond the 21st will need to pay the regular entrance fee for the remainder of their stay. “The longest day of the year is the perfect … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Celebrates Summer by Waiving Fees
