Like many national parks, Badlands has numerous partners who provide an array of services to staff and visitors alike. These services range from research, volunteer assistance, archival holdings, and much more.
Philanthropic support for parks and programs continues to be an important supplement—not a replacement—for Federal appropriations. It creates opportunities for the NPS to react more quickly to resource protection or visitor needs than typical Federal funding cycles may permit. Philanthropic support allows the NPS to undertake higher quality and more sustainable capital projects than might be possible with Federal appropriations alone. Private support for NPS educational efforts and programs continues to grow, making it possible for the NPS to reach younger and more diverse populations, and be a more effective partner in communities. Philanthropic support comes in the form of donated funds, and as volunteerism, in-kind support, and the donation of talent to supplement the work of NPS employees. Most importantly, private philanthropy in its many forms gives people opportunities to participate directly in the stewardship of our Nation’s treasures.
Check out our partnerships below for more information.
