The Northeast Region has initiated a Climate Change Steering Committee that is promoting a sustainable building initiative along with energy audits, for all covered facilities. Also, parks in the Northeast Region are being directed to enter the Climate Friendly Parks Program and to establish regional Green Teams.

Both the Secretary of the Interior and the Director of the National Park Service have mandated youth programs as a high priority, calling for an increase in employment opportunities for youth in the Bureau by 60% this fiscal year. They have also directed the NPS to engage youth in resource and energy conservation efforts.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010


Team members Nathan and Kelsey remove excess insulating foam from Thomas House exterior.
Two-part insulating foam is used to block air, water, and heat flow through gaps in the structure, thus improving energy efficiency and better protecting the structure from mold and water damage.

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