What is the National Park Service?

The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.

How many NPS units are there?

423 individual units
Units/Parks The National Park Service manages 423 individual units covering more than 85 million acres in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and US territories.

What was the purpose of the creation of the National Park Service?

It was established in 1916 by an act of the U.S. Congress that was signed into law by U.S. Pres. Woodrow Wilson. The law stipulated that the new service was to “conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and… leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.”

What is the dual purpose of the National Park Service?

The NPS is under the United States Department of the Interior. The agency is charged with a dual role of preserving the ecological and historical integrity of the places entrusted to its management while also making them available and accessible for public use and enjoyment.

Who created the National Park Service?

Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow WilsonStephen MatherHorace M. Albright
National Park Service/Founders

Who leads the National Park Service?

Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III
WASHINGTON — Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III was ceremonially sworn in as Director of the National Park Service (NPS) by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today. Chuck is the first Tribal citizen to lead the agency, which has been without a Senate confirmed leader for nearly five years.

What is the NPS motto?

Praestantia Per Scientiam
Meaning of the NPS motto, “Praestantia Per Scientiam”

What are the core values of the NPS?

The National Park Service core values comprise “stewardship, excellence, and integrity.”