In 2023, the Canal Exploration Center in Cuyahoga Valley National Park used $5,384 in Eastern National (the parent of America’s National Parks™) donations to support several National Park Service (NPS) programs, such as Teacher–Ranger–Teacher. Funds also covered fees for Cuyahoga Valley National Park and citizen scientists to participate in the NPS Dragonfly Mercury Project (DMP). Since 2009, DMP has been working to understand the risks of mercury in the environment. Data recorded from dragonfly larvae helps elected officials make government policies regarding the protection of human and wildlife health.
Mammoth Cave NP improves facilities with America’s National Parks Funds at Work
Mammoth Cave National Park invested approximately $115,000 in America’s National Parks funding to improve facilities and enrich the visitor experience. The park replaced worn picnic tables, purchased equipment for special events, and installed new visitor center...


