The National Park Service Responds

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  Anticipating Change at Gateway National Recreation Area

  Gateway National Recreation Area provides a unique environmental and recreational refuge for residents of the New York City area. If rising sea levels make future storms and hurricanes more damaging, how can the park best serve the needs of the community and the ecosystem?

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 58 seconds

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  Citizen Science in the Changing Desert

  As parks study the effects of climate change, citizen scientists play an increasingly important role in documenting natural changes. Learn how Earthwatch volunteers at Joshua Tree National Park help staff collect baseline data.

  Duration:

  5 minutes, 51 seconds

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  Climate Change & Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C.

  Our nation’s capital is a regular destination for tourists year-round, but the Cherry Blossom Festival in spring is especially popular. This video examines how earlier blooming might impact cherry blossoms in the future.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 10 seconds

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  American Solar Challenge in National Parks

  1,975 miles. 9 parks. 7 states. During the 2016 National Park Service Centennial, the NPS Midwest Region hosted the 2016 American Solar Challenge. University teams from around the world designed, built, and drove solar-powered cars across America’s heartland, putting the ingenuity of our next generation on full display. From Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota, the road rally stopped at nine national parks over the course of eight days. Along the route, visitors interacted with park staff and learned how the National Park Service is working to develop further research and education around the effects of climate change on park resources. Overall, the event allowed us to celebrate spectacular park resources, highlight technology and innovation, and showcase the work being done to preserve these special places for years to come.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 38 seconds

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  Climate Change in National Parks: Role of Interpreters

  The NPS has a unique opportunity to use America's special places to study climate change and educate its own staff and the public about the issues. Interpreters in the national parks are key to realizing this opportunity. They have the ability and responsibility to communicate the science of climate change and to help their colleagues and the public become more scientifically literate. This video explores the role of interpreters as envisioned by Director Jarvis and other members of the NPS leadership team, and practical ways in which interpreters can carry out those roles. It is part of a series that discusses the science of climate change in national parks.

  Duration:

  7 minutes, 12 seconds