Questions to the Presidential CandidatesSince he launched his campaign, Teddy has been clamoring for the other candidates to join him in his strong support for our national parks. He's traveled around the country, delivered thousands of your petitions, and called on the rest of the field to make their positions clear. At last, the other candidates have come around to Teddy's message, and released statements.
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Read Teddy's Letter to the Candidates (PDF) |
Air PollutionAccording to research by the National Parks Conservation Association, 1 in 3 national parks suffers the effects of air pollution, and many parks are already feeling the effects of global warming. What would your administration do to address these threats to our national heritage?
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FundingOur national parks have faced tremendous funding shortfalls for a number of years, compromising the ability of the National Park Service to protect our natural and cultural treasures, educate and inspire visitors, and acquire and protect significant landscapes next to and inside park boundaries now threatened by development. How will your administration use the upcoming centennial of the park system to mobilize the Congress and the American public to provide parks with the needed funding?
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SignificanceWhat do you think is the significance of America's 391 national parks? What do they mean to you?
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