Natural Resource Conservation

Actions taken to conserve natural resources at national parks around the country are included in this collection. The actions are performed by a variety of groups, individuals, and tribes. Actions include removal of invasive species, revegetation, waterway cleanups, and much more.

  • 3 minutes 3 seconds
    The Murie Ranch: Wilderness Conservation
    A history of the Grand Tuton National Park's establishment, and the role that the Murie family played in wilderness conservation.
    5 July 2013, 4:00 am
  • 2 minutes 48 seconds
    The Murie Ranch: Inspiration
    A brief history of the Murie Family's efforts towards conservation and wildlife protection in the Grand Teton National Park.
    5 July 2013, 4:00 am
  • 2 minutes 21 seconds
    The Murie Ranch: Introduction
    An introduction to the Murie Family & Ranch, outlining their conservation efforts, public lives, and efforts to carry out meaningful study and discussion at their home.
    5 July 2013, 4:00 am
  • 2 minutes 36 seconds
    The Murie Ranch: Scientific Contributions
    An introduction to the Murie family's background in research, and an outline of their scientific accomplishments at the Murie Ranch.
    5 July 2013, 4:00 am
  • 10 minutes 2 seconds
    Maps
    Yosemite National Park: From a land grant created during the Civil War, to modern computer mapping, maps display the topography of Yosemite and also tell the story of the park’s protection.
    14 March 2013, 4:24 pm
  • 2 minutes 12 seconds
    Historic Landscapes
    Valley Forge NH Park: The history of the Valley Forge landscape is given. The clearing of trees by the Continental Army is discussed as well as the reforestation efforts of the late 1800’s, early 1900’s, and today.
    14 March 2013, 4:23 pm
  • 11 minutes 46 seconds
    NCPTT, University of Southern Mississippi and Hybrid Plastics Collaborate to Study Stone Strengtheners as Part of a New NSF Grant Project
    Derek Patton, Assistant Professor in the School of Polymers and High Performance Materials at The University of Southern Mississippi, discusses a National Science Foundation grant to advance the science of stone preservation.
    14 March 2013, 4:23 pm
  • 13 minutes
    Guy Sternberg on Saving a Historic Tree
    Guy Sternberg, a certified arborist and retired landscape architect, discusses how he rallied to save a historic tree in Kewanee, Illinois.
    14 March 2013, 4:23 pm
  • 49 seconds
    Lewis and Clark: Preserve These Fragile Lands
    Richard Bash of the Clatsop tribe encourages visitors to make all efforts to preserve national parks.
    14 March 2013, 4:23 pm
  • 5 minutes 16 seconds
    Video - Insider's Look - Climate Change and Climate Friendly Parks
    Grand Canyon NP: Park ranger Peg Bohan discusses how climate change is impacting the park and what measures are being taken to reduce the park’s carbon footprint.
    14 March 2013, 4:23 pm
  • 4 minutes 4 seconds
    Audio - Insider's Look - Grandview Point - Changing Values of Landscape - June 1, 2008
    Listen as a park ranger briefly discusses some mining history of the park and how the values have shifted to instead preserving the park and its beauty.
    14 March 2013, 4:23 pm
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