"...to promote and regulate the use of the...national parks...which purpose is to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."

National Park Service Organic Act, 16 U.S.C.1.

The National Park Service is made up of a dedicated staff of individuals who care for special places that were saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.

Information on these pages will provide insight into the management of Big Cypress National Preserve.