The Coalition to Protect America's National Parks Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States2-10 Employees
The Coalition to Protect America's National Parks (CPANP) is a nonprofit, non-partisan advocacy group focused on preserving the United States’ national parks and related National Park Service programs. Based in Washington, DC, the organization draws on the experience of current, former, and retired National Park Service employees to study, educate, and advocate for park protection, positioning itself as a voice grounded in hands-on park management and stewardship knowledge. Its core activities include informing the public and policymakers, communicating important issues, and mobilizing members to take meaningful action in defense of park resources and related lands. Founded in 2003, CPANP serves a membership with extensive park-management experience and offers opportunities for participation to both current NPS staff and supporters from outside the agency. In recent developments, CPANP has been recognized with a national conservation award, illustrating its ongoing engagement in national park protection efforts.