All. Gov Departments. What it Does NPS manages the almost 4. National Park system covering 8. U. S. land. 7. 9 million acres of this is NPS stewardship land, and the remaining lands are not federally owned, but managed by NPS. Dianne Feinstein Internship Program' title='Dianne Feinstein Internship Program' />Historically relegated to the Western U. S., now more than half of national park areas are east of the Mississippi River. NPS areas and sites include natural, historical and recreational areas. Parks in each category are governed according to specific management systems. In its preservation function, the NPS offers grants and assistance to register, record and save historic lands and locations, to create community parks and recreation facilities, as well as conserve waterways and wildlife and develop trails and greenways. Organization. The agency is overseen by a Secretary, nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Much of the agencys operations are directly managed by the Secretary to the National Park Service Director, who must also be confirmed by the Senate. Parks. The NPS oversees 3. According to the National Park Service, the unit designations include Nature        National Park These are generally large natural places having a wide variety of attributes, at times including significant historic assets. Hunting, mining, logging and grazing are not authorized. National Preserve National preserves are areas having characteristics associated with national parks, but in which Congress has permitted continued public hunting, trapping, oilgas exploration and extraction. Many existing national preserves, without sport hunting, would qualify for national park designation. National Recreation Area Twelve NRAs in the system are centered on large reservoirs and emphasize water based recreation. Five other NRAs are located near major population centers. Such urban parks combine scarce open spaces with the preservation of significant historic resources and important natural areas in location that can provide outdoor recreation for large numbers of people. National Seashore Ten national seashores have been established on the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts some are developed and some relatively primitive. Hunting is allowed at many of these sites. National Lakeshore National lakeshores, all on the Great Lakes, closely parallel the seashores in character and use. National River There are several variations to this category national river and recreation area, national scenic river, wild river, etc. The first was authorized in 1. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1. National Parkway The title parkway refers to a roadway and the parkland paralleling the roadway. Net Framework 3.5 Includes Net 2.0 And 3.0. All were intended for scenic motoring along a protected corridor and often connect cultural sites. Historic Sites        National Monument The Antiquities Act of 1. President to declare landmarks, structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest situated on lands owned or controlled by the government to be national monuments. National Historic Site Usually, a national historic site contains a single historical feature that was directly associated with its subject. Derived from the Historic Sites Act of 1. PDF, a number of historic sites were established by secretaries of the Interior, but most have been authorized by acts of Congress. National Historical Park This designation generally applies to historic parks that extend beyond single properties or buildings. National Memorial A national memorial is commemorative of a historic person or episode it need not occupy a site historically connected with its subject. National Battlefield This general title includes national battlefield, national battlefield park, national battlefield site, and national military park. In 1. 95. 8, an NPS committee recommended national battlefield as the single title for all such park lands. National Cemetery There are presently 1. National Park System, all of which are administered in conjunction with an associated unit and are not accounted for separately. Affiliated Areas In an Act of August 1. National Park System was defined in law as, any area of land and water now or hereafter administered by the Secretary of the Interior through the National Park Service for park, monument, historic, parkway, recreational or other purposes. The Affiliated Areas comprise a variety of locations in the United States and Canada that preserve significant properties outside the National Park System. Some of these have been recognized by Acts of Congress, others have been designated national historic sites by the Secretary of the Interior under authority of the Historic Sites Act of 1. All draw on technical or financial aid from the National Park Service. Other Designations Some units of the National Park System bear unique titles or combinations of titles, like the White House and Prince William Forest Park. Additions. Additions to the National Park System are now generally made through acts of Congress, and national parks can be created only through such acts. But the President has authority, under the Antiquities Act of 1. The Secretary of the Interior is usually asked by Congress for recommendations on proposed additions to the System. The Secretary is counseled by the National Park System Advisory Board, composed of private citizens, which advises on possible additions to the System and policies for its management. Travel Help. Annual visits average 2. Legislation. Programs. A C FH M N O P R S T Preservation. National Park Service archeologists, architects, curators, historians, and other cultural resource professionals work in Americas nearly 4. This includes         1. Beyond the parks, the National Park Service is part of a national preservation partnership working with American Indian tribes, states, local governments, nonprofit organizations, historic property owners, and others who believe in the importance of our shared heritageand its preservation. This includes         1. The National Park Service also develops standards and guidelines for historic rehabilitation projects, offers how to advice for hands on preservationists, and helps find new owners for historic lighthouses. NatureScience. Science and Research        Science. Science. gov is a gateway to authoritative selected science information provided by U. S. Government agencies        Inventory and Monitoring Inventory and Monitoring of park resources to acquire information needed by park managers to maintain ecosystem integrity in the approximately 2. National Park System units that contain significant natural resources. Park Science The quarterly research and resource management bulletin of the National Park Service. Research in the Parks National parks serve as outdoor laboratories for the study of physical, biological, and cultural systems and their components. Research Learning Centers Research Learning Centers have been developed to facilitate research efforts and provide educational opportunities for all people to gain new knowledge about the National Parks. Geo. A report from the Washington Post last night suggests that President Donald Trump dictated a purposefully misleading statement released by his son about a meeting. Click here to download the 2017 PA Community on Transition Conference Brochure Please note Session handouts will be posted as they become available. Return to Transcripts main page. THE SITUATION ROOM. Note This page is continually updated as new transcripts become available. Orange Goblin The Big Black Rar on this page. If you cannot find a specific segment. Located in the Department of the Interior, the National Park Service NPS is responsible for overseeing, maintaining and preserving the National Park Systemwhich. SANTA ROSA, Calif. AP The Latest on Californias wildfires all times local. DiFi_Harris-800x400.png' alt='Dianne Feinstein Internship Program' title='Dianne Feinstein Internship Program' />I would like to sign up for Senator Feinsteins email newsletter so I can keep informed about this and other important issues.