The Northeast Region has initiated a Climate Change Steering Committee that is promoting a sustainable building initiative along with energy audits, for all covered facilities. Also, parks in the Northeast Region are being directed to enter the Climate Friendly Parks Program and to establish regional Green Teams.

Both the Secretary of the Interior and the Director of the National Park Service have mandated youth programs as a high priority, calling for an increase in employment opportunities for youth in the Bureau by 60% this fiscal year. They have also directed the NPS to engage youth in resource and energy conservation efforts.

Saturday, August 14, 2010

It has not been all work and no fun!

Guided history walks, nature hikes and behind the scene tours was incorporated into the experience to give the crew a chance to learn about the significant of the park units that they are assigned to work.


Hopewell Furnace NHS known as an 'iron plantation' was in opertation from 1771-1883.
The crew heard stories of industrial development, technology, community, craftsmanship, and natural resources that together changed America.

Valley Forge NHP, nationally significant as the site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army under General George Washington. The crew got to see and learn about the historic landscapes, encampment period structures, historic objects and the beauty and challenges of the natural resources.

Independence NHP
The crew saw the most potent symbols of individual freedom, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. How exciting to have the opportunity to tour three square blocks in the City of Philadelphia where the dream of a free country of independent citizens became fact.
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3 comments:

  1. DAugust 20, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    I'm sorry - this is a good article and I love the pictures - but I kinda can't believe how funny Mike's face is in the last picture.

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  2. Oh Shunta!August 20, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    I am bring a 17th century parliamentarian, arguing the rights of smaller states and against the 3/5th compromise.

    LIBERTY AND EQUALITY I SAY!!!!

    ...and good day to you sir.

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  3. mentzAugust 23, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    mike your face is so funny

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