Who is the largest corporate donor to the national parks?
Who is the largest corporate donor to the national parks? $1,000,000 & Above. The National Park Foundation is proud to recognize Subaru as our largest corporate partner, providing nearly $55 million in support since 2013.
Who is the godfather of national parks?
John Muir was one of the country's most famous naturalist and conservationist and Muir Woods, part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, is named in his honor. Muir is credited with both the creation of the National Park System and the establishment of the Sierra Club.
How much money does the government give to national parks?
Operation of the National Park System—The 2021 budget requests $2.5 billion for operations of the national park system. In 2018, NPS served more than 318 million visitors from across America and around the world. The budget includes $228.5 million for natural resource programs.
What did Teddy Roosevelt do for national parks?
During his very active presidency, Theodore Roosevelt established approximately 230 million acres of public lands between 1901 and 1909, including 150 national forests, the first 55 federal bird reservation and game preserves, 5 national parks, and the first 18 national monuments.
What is the only national park named after a president?
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is an American national park of the badlands in western North Dakota comprising three geographically separated areas. Honoring U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, it is the only American national park named directly after a single person.