From the National Trust for Historic Preservation:

The National Park Service (NPS) serves a vital role in safeguarding the historic places that shape our national identity.

From administering federal preservation grants and approving historic tax credit projects to stewarding nationally significant sites, the NPS helps ensure that our shared heritage remains visible, accessible, and protected for future generations.

Recent federal workforce changes have raised concerns about the capacity of NPS to continue this essential work.

Preserving historic places requires specialized knowledge and sustained attention.
Without sufficient staff, preservation projects may be delayed, grant distribution slowed, and expert guidance lost.

Programs funded through the Historic Preservation Fund depend on the partnership and oversight of experienced professionals within NPS. The strength of this workforce is critical to ensuring that preservation efforts move forward efficiently.

NPS does more than protect natural landscapes.

It is a cornerstone of the national preservation infrastructure and a vital resource to communities working to save the places that matter to them.

We will continue to advocate for the resources and capacity the agency needs to fulfill its mission and support preservation across the country.

We invite you to share how your community has worked with the National Park Service to preserve local historic and cultural resources.

These stories are essential as we work together to protect the places that define our past and shape our future.

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