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The Green Parks Plan (GPP) outlines the strategic and collective vision for long-term sustainable operations and establishes ambitious goals to improve sustainability throughout the National Park Service. The GPP goals are supported by outcome-based strategic objectives. The goal areas reflect updated federal and NPS priorities and include:- Be Climate Friendly and Climate Ready - Combat the climate crisis by achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions
- Be Energy Smart and Water Wise - Achieve net-zero water use and net zero energy for facilities and operations
- Buy Green and Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Achieve net-zero waste and sustainable procurement
- Green Our Rides - Adopt and support zero-emissions transportation methods
- Foster a Sustainability Ethic – Engage the NPS workforce, partners, visitors, stakeholders, and communities to support and participate in sustainability, climate resilience, and environmental justice
Last updated: February 22, 2023