Natural Resource Stewardship and Science

Career Academy for Natural Resources

Natural Resource Competencies

Online Learning Opportunities

Natural Resources Job Series Descriptions

Energy and Mineral Management Learning Activities

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Mission of Natural Resource Stewardship Training

National Park Service employees working in, and associated with, natural resources stewardship, improve individual and interdisciplinary team performance through a competency-based curriculum and learning opportunities, resulting in proactive collaboration and partnerships to advance the mission of the National Park Service.

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Natural Resources eLearning Back Online
Two introductory natural resource management eLearning courses are now available... Keep Reading

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Meet The Team

Cari Kreshak

Cathy Purchis

Career Academy for Natural Resources
Visit the Career Academy for Natural Resources webpage to see a developmental pathway for employees and learn more about the development and draft framework of the academy.

Natural Resource Competencies
Explore the essential competencies for Natural Resource Discipline Specialists and Program Managers.

Exploring the Four Pillars
This learning activity outlines the work Natural Resource professionals do in the National Park Service, and the framework for how projects are prioritized and organized in the Natural Resources Stewardship and Science Directorate. (NRSS).

Online Learning Opportunities
Enhance your knowledge and skills in Natural Resources while maintaining social distancing.