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 17, 2010

Reflection - A Few of My Favorite Things


With the majority of the program over and a variety of experiences under my belt, I would like to say that the best part of this experience has been getting to know the staff at each of the parks. This is especially true of the maintenance crews. Hopewell Furnace, Valley Forge and Independence Park, they have all been extremely welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable. Come to think of it, this was also true of the men and women we got to work with at E.C.A. as well! Quality people make all the difference in an experience.
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