What It Is The policies contained in Chapter 6: Wilderness Preservation and Management provide guidance in the management of designated, recommended, potential and proposed wilderness areas located within National Park Service lands. Covered topics include: Wilderness eligibility considerations Resource management Scientific activities Fire management Trails and campsites Signage Native American access and use Rights-of-way Why It

NAGPRA addresses the rights of lineal descendants, Indian tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations to Native American cultural items.

Tips for keeping your drinking water supply safe when you're using less of it.

A park compendium focuses on protecting public safety and preserving the natural and cultural resources that make NPS sites unique. Learn more here!

Section 106: Step Three, Assess Adverse Effects

The National Historic Preservation Act requires federal projects to follow the 106 process. Step Two: Identify Historic Properties

Learn more about the requirements for operating both manned and unmanned aircraft in the National Park Service.

This recorded webinar informs affected employees about the implementation of the new Park Ranger (I) Standard Position Descriptions and the potential impact to their own positions.

The act authorizes the American Battlefield Protection Program to partner, administer grants, and undertake studies to preserve our battlefield heritage.

Workers' compensation protects both the health of the employee and legal rights of the employer.

Learn about the importance of Section 106 and how the loss of Penn Station in New York helped lead to the passage of the National Historic Preservation Act.

Watch an HR-What You Need to Know micro lesson on the Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority and access other micro lessons in the series from NPS HR Staffing.

Learn how the NPS is using DOJ regulations on service animals to develop policies for visitors with disabilities and how to comply.

Service and comfort animals are a part of everyday life for many NPS employees. This article guides you on how to manage requests for animals in park housing.

Access Section 106 sample letters to help you craft your own! These letters are real life examples from previous projects to use as a guide.

Section 106: Step One, Initiate the Process.

The National Historic Preservation Act requires federal projects to follow the 106 process. Step Four: Resolve Adverse Effects.

NPS Management Policies 2006 is the basic Service-wide policy document of the NPS. Learn more about how it informs management decisions.

The Determinations of Eligibility are regulations that provide guidance in evaluating if a property is eligible for inclusion in the National Register.

Director's Order #28 requires the protection and management of cultural resources in NPS custody through effective research, planning, and stewardship.

This order sets forth policy and assigns responsibilities for administering the Fee Program, including legal requirements, roles and types of fees.

Learn about the importance of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act in this engaging and brief video.

The purpose of Director's Order #7 is to provide direction for implementing the NPS VIP program locally, regionally and nationally and with partners.

The purpose of this Director’s Order is to provide direction to NPS personnel who interact with Members of Congress and congressional staff.

Policy Memorandum 13-01 establishes an updated policy for National Park Service (NPS) employees driving on official travel.