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IMPERILED BY DEVELOPMENT, WILDERNESS BATTLEFIELD NAMED ONE OF NATION'S 11 MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC PLACES

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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ORANGE COUNTY, Va., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilderness Battlefield, site of a pivotal clash that marked a turning point in the Civil War, was named one of the nation's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places due to the threat of a massive data center development that would irrevocably destroy the historic landscapes fundamental to maintaining the area as a vital educational resource and treasured hallowed ground. 

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  • Wilderness Battlefield anchors Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Battlefields National Military Park in Orange County, Va., welcoming 500,000 heritage tourists and outdoor recreation enthusiasts a year to its forested trails.
  • Partners in the Wilderness Battlefield Coalition include the American Battlefield Trust , Central Virginia Battlefields Trust , Cedar Mountain Battlefield Foundation , Coalition to Protect America's National Parks , Friends of Wilderness Battlefield , Historic Germanna , Journey Through Hallowed Ground , National Parks Conservation Association , National Trust for Historic Preservation , Piedmont Environmental Council and Preservation Virginia .
  • This is the second time the Wilderness Battlefield has been named to the 11 Most Endangered List.
  • Since 1988, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has produced its list of 11 places in grave danger of destruction or irreparable harm.

Yellowstone Bourbon partners with Trans Canada Trail to connect people with parks and nature across Canada

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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$40,000 donation by Yellowstone Bourbon will support Trans Canada Trail's mission of building, maintaining and stewarding the vast urban and rural trail network in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • $40,000 donation by Yellowstone Bourbon will support Trans Canada Trail's mission of building, maintaining and stewarding the vast urban and rural trail network in Canada.
  • TORONTO, April 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Yellowstone Bourbon family of brands announces a major new partnership with Trans Canada Trail, as part of its ongoing commitment to connecting people with parks.
  • "Yellowstone Bourbon has a long history of environmental protection and conservation with its 150-year-old ties to Yellowstone National Park, and we're proud to make the same commitment on a national scale in Canada with our partners at Trans Canada Trail," Yellowstone Bourbon Brand Manager Kelly Panzitta said, "Together, we want to connect people with parks and nature across Canada and inspire them to enjoy the vast trail system by doing the activities they love."
  • "We're so thankful for Yellowstone Bourbon's support of the Trans Canada Trail," said Meghan Reddick, Interim CEO at Trans Canada Trail.

Yellowstone Bourbon Launches Once-in-a-Lifetime Getaway Contest

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yellowstone Bourbon announced a contest for consumers to win an all-inclusive trip to Yellowstone National Park in 2024. Consumers can enter the Yellowstone National Park Getaway Contest now through July 15 by submitting a photo and a writeup about their love for the great outdoors – a hiking story, poem or another kind of written expression.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yellowstone Bourbon announced a contest for consumers to win an all-inclusive trip to Yellowstone National Park in 2024.
  • In addition, four social media influencers will join the winners for this trip of a lifetime:
    "For more than 150 years, Yellowstone Bourbon has shared a bond with the majestic Yellowstone National Park," said Kelly Panzitta, Yellowstone Bourbon brand manager.
  • Yellowstone Bourbon partnered with World Playground to plan the contest itinerary and Under Canvas for the winners' and influencers' private accommodations in West Yellowstone.
  • For more information about the contest including official rules, please visit Yellowstone National Park Getaway Contest or YellowstoneBourbon.com .

NPCA Finds Air Pollution Harms 97% of National Parks

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A 2024 report by the National Parks Conservation Association found that 97% of parks have unsatisfactory levels of visibility impairment overall, indicating they are far from achieving clean air or clear skies. This finding, drawn from National Park Service data, encapsulates three categories evaluated in NPCA's report: Hazy Skies, Unhealthy Air and Harm to Nature. 98% of national parks in the United States grapple with concerning levels of haze pollution, obscuring the scenic views and landmarks that draw millions of visitors each year. The report shows that 96% of these parks face concerning levels of ozone pollution, increasing health risks, such as respiratory illnesses and asthma attacks, for staff, visitors and nearby communities. And it underscores that 96% of national parks harbor sensitive species and natural habitats adversely affected by pollution.

Key Points: 
  • And it underscores that 96% of national parks harbor sensitive species and natural habitats adversely affected by pollution.
  • Responding to this alarming reality, the report also outlines ways NPCA has led efforts to urge the implementation of time-tested, effective programs like the Regional Haze Rule , the strengthening of national air standards, improved air monitoring in and around national parks and lastly, the advancement of climate-friendly policies.
  • Visitors to national parks expect clean air and clear skies whether they are visiting stunning wilderness landscapes or urban monuments.
  • As iconic landscapes standing on the frontlines of the climate crisis, NPCA emphasizes the urgent need to cut the air pollution driving climate change and safeguard national parks for future generations.

PARKS GROUP HONORS SUBARU OF AMERICA FOR YEARS-LONG COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) honored Subaru of America, Inc. with the Centennial Leadership Award at its New York Gala for the automaker's ongoing commitment and support for our national parks.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) honored Subaru of America, Inc. with the Centennial Leadership Award at its New York Gala for the automaker's ongoing commitment and support for our national parks.
  • NPCA's park expertise paired with Subaru's innovation and commitment to sustainability offered a unique opportunity to work together to keep millions of pounds of waste out of parks.
  • NPCA first partnered with Subaru in 2015 to help three national parks reduce their waste going to landfills as part of the Don't Feed the Landfills Initiative .
  • The successes and long-term impact of the waste reduction initiative can be attributed to the collaborative community-based approach in and around national parks.

AmeriCorps CEO Presents President's Volunteer Service Award to Maka Monture Päki, Leader in Global Climate Movement and Native Forward Alum

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A recognized Indigenous leader within the global climate movement who has joined delegations at major meetings of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, including COP25 in Madrid and COP26 in Glasgow, Maka Monture Päki (Tlingit and Mohawk Tribes) on August 21 received the President's Volunteer Service Award from Americorps. AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith and Native Forward Scholars Fund CEO Angelique Albert visited Monture Päki in her home base of Anchorage, Alaska to present the award, which honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires others to act.

Key Points: 
  • An Alaska Native, Monture Päki studied Applied Indigenous Studies at Northern Arizona University.
  • "We are thrilled to see Maka's significant contributions to the global conversation on our climate crisis recognized by leading service organizations like AmeriCorps," said Albert.
  • "The President's Volunteer Service Award highlights the enduring spirit of service that unites Americans and transforms lives," said Smith.
  • Monture Päki joins a long list of highly accomplished and influential Native people whose academic careers were empowered by Native Forward.

VICTORY: Parks Group Celebrates New National Monument to Honor Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 50 years after the murder of Emmett Till, President Biden today designated the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 50 years after the murder of Emmett Till, President Biden today designated the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.
  • In the summer of 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled from Chicago to visit family in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
  • NPCA has long been a leader in campaigns to designate national park sites dedicated to diverse history, including the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Stonewall National Monument.
  • As America's greatest storyteller, the Park Service will help protect and interpret the history at the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, so no one ever forgets their names."

JACK LINK'S CREATES WILD CARGO SHORTS DESIGNED FOR TRAIL SNACKING TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL PARK WEEK

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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MINONG, Wis., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Once a mainstay of 90s and early aughts fashion, cargo shorts are making a comeback in a big way, fitting in with a "gorpcore" trend that focuses on utility. To celebrate National Park Week, Jack Link's is adding jerky to the gorp—which stands for good ol' raisins and peanuts—by creating limited-edition cargo shorts perfect for stashing meat snacks. The Jargo (jerkified cargo) Shorts feature an astounding 20 pockets custom fit to hikers' favorite meat snacks for the trails.

Key Points: 
  • To celebrate National Park Week, Jack Link's is adding jerky to the gorp—which stands for good ol' raisins and peanuts—by creating limited-edition cargo shorts perfect for stashing meat snacks.
  • The Jargo (jerkified cargo) Shorts feature an astounding 20 pockets custom fit to hikers' favorite meat snacks for the trails.
  • "Name a snack better suited to trail walks than jerky and beef sticks; I'll wait," said Tracy Fleischhacker Quigley, Senior Brand Director, Jack Link's.
  • The shorts come equipped with a summer supply of Jack Link's meat snacks and a National Parks annual pass.

Yellowstone Bourbon Renews Partnership with the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA)

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yellowstone Bourbon brand family announced it has renewed its partnership with the National Parks Conservation Association. As a result of the newly structured partnership, Yellowstone will donate $250,000 – making it NPCA's largest annual corporate donor.*

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yellowstone Bourbon brand family announced it has renewed its partnership with the National Parks Conservation Association.
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    To celebrate the continued partnership with NPCA, Yellowstone also will release a special-edition NPCA collector's label on bottles of Yellowstone Select Bourbon.
  • They're committed to protecting America's national parks for all who visit them now, and will visit them for generations to come," said Theresa Pierno, President and CEO of the National Parks Conservation Association.
  • In June 2022, Yellowstone Bourbon stepped in to support Yellowstone National Park in the wake of devastating floods that swept through it and the surrounding area.

INROADS, THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND AND UNCF TO IMPACT THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH HBCU INITIATIVE

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
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ATLANTA, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- INROADS, Thurgood Marshall College Fund and UNCF (United Negro College Fund) formed a historic partnership with the Southern Company Foundation to prepare students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to become successful business and community leaders committed to upholding the tenets of sustainability. The new initiative officially launches Oct. 4, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. ET, through a virtual event designed to inform universities, students and employers about program opportunities.

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  • The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative (HBCU SCI) seeks to equip HBCU talent with support, resources and knowledge to ensure underrepresented communities are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable.
  • The Sustainability Professorship expands the capacity of select HBCUs to develop and strengthen program offerings in sustainability studies and related fields.
  • Established in 2021, the HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative (HBCU SCI) fosters thriving communities by preparing HBCU talent for careers in sustainability.
  • Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation's largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community.