Coalition of National Park Service Retirees
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Coalition of National Park Service Retirees
The Coalition of National Park Service Retirees (CNPSR) is a non-partisan, non-profit organization comprised of former employees of the National Park Service. Our mission is to study, educate, speak, and act for preservation and protection of America's National Park System and the mission-related programs of the National Park Service.
The mission of the National Park Service is:
. . . to preserve 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 this country and the world.
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02.21.2012 - Opportunity to Take Action for Yellowstone Winter Use Issue
Yellowstone National Park has announced a 30-day comment period on scoping for its intention to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the EIS on winter use published last year. The CNPSR Executive Council believes it is important for Coalition members to participate in the scoping process. Comments must be submitted by March 9, 2012.
Read more: 02.21.2012 - Opportunity to Take Action for Yellowstone Winter Use Issue
02.21.2012 - Withdrawal of One Million+ Acres of Federal Lands Surrounding Grand Canyon NP
The Secretary of the Interior recently withdrew federal lands within a buffer zone around Grand Canyon National Park from being subject to any new mining claims. CNPSR and others have consistently advocated for such protection, and will continue to do so. Here is a letter written earlier this month to Secretary Salazar.01.18.12 - Joint Letter to Yellowstone Supt. Wenk Re: Draft Unesco Report
Click here to read a joint letter commenting on Yellowstone's draft progress report to UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Committee, which has just closed to public comment.01.20.11 - Margaret Anderson Donation Account Information
The family asks that donations be made in lieu of flowers; donations will be used to help raise Margaret and Eric's daughters. The Coalition is making a donation, and individuals wishing to donate may mail checks made out to the Margaret Anderson Donation Account to KeyBank, P.O. Box 159, Eatonville, WA 98328. Condolences should be sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The Coalition expresses its deepest condolences to Superintendent King and the staff at Mount Rainier National Park on the tragic death of Ranger Margaret Anderson. Heartfelt sympathies are also extended to Margaret's husband, Eric, her two daughters, her family and friends. We are all part of the National Park Service family, and this senseless death affects us all. We are heartbroken. How quickly a wonderful story of a dual career couple, finally working together in a beautiful place, can turn tragic. Her loss is painful for all of us. We must take strength from each other and provide whatever support is necessary to her family and the park staff at Mount Rainier.-- Maureen Finnerty, Chair, CNPSR.