Southwest Regional Office Park News

NPCA’s Southwest Regional Office sends a quarterly email that focuses on the parks and people of this special part of the country. We also highlight some of the very complex and challenging threats our parks face.

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Why Draining Mojave’s Aquifer is a Really Bad Idea
Feb 2026 | By Chance Wilcox
Pulling water from the Mojave Desert would damage prized national parkland and deepen water insecurity for communities. Here are frequently asked questions about the latest attempt by Cadiz Inc. to…
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Which Presidents Have Created the Most National Monuments?
Feb 2026 | By Angela Gonzales, Linda Coutant
Presidents from both political parties have used the Antiquities Act to preserve the landscapes and historic places that help tell America's story. Some of these stories are now being threatened…
Blog Post
Inside the FY26 National Park Service Budget
Feb 2026 | By John Garder
In January, park advocates across the country celebrated the passage of the fiscal year 2026 funding bill that includes the National Park Service budget. But what does this hard-won funding…

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Why Draining Mojave’s Aquifer is a Really Bad Idea

Which Presidents Have Created the Most National Monuments?

Inside the FY26 National Park Service Budget

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