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This is the official Twitter page of the National Park Service Natural Resource Stewardship & Science Directorate
Joined April 2015
Happy Thanksgiving! Check out this list of 25 things we’re grateful for in parks and 25 easy ways to give back to nature. ➡️ https://t.co/ovaKdBBEPb 📸 NPS / J. Zylland #SayThanks #Gratitude
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During the federal government shutdown, this account will continue to share critical information about park access, safety, and resources. Some services may be limited. For more details, visit:
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Keep an eye on https://t.co/xj77BhJ7GM to see nationwide migration alerts and find out who's passing overhead in your local community.
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MIGRATION ALERT! Tonight, BirdCast predicts that 438 million birds will be migrating under the cover of darkness. Help keep them safe: 💡Turn off nonessential lights from 11 PM - 6 AM 🪟Treat glass with bird-friendly solutions ➡️ https://t.co/lSlAtbL0gX
#LightsOutForBirds
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🍁 Happy first day of fall! 🍁 Fallen leaves = winter homes. 🍁🐝🦋 This fall, leave the leaves in your backyard to help pollinators make it through to spring. ➡️ https://t.co/VBRq5AA1oG
#Pollinators #FirstDayOfFall 📸 NPS Photo
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Keep an eye on https://t.co/xj77BhJ7GM to see nationwide migration alerts and find out who's passing overhead in your local community.
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MIGRATION ALERT! Tonight, BirdCast predicts that 253 million+ birds will be migrating under the cover of darkness. Help keep them safe: 💡Turn off nonessential lights from 11 PM - 6 AM 🪟Treat glass with bird-friendly solutions ➡️ https://t.co/lSlAtbKsrp
#LightsOutForBirds
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Happy 109th birthday, @NatlParkService! 🎂🎉 The best gift? A gift that keeps on giving: 🎁 Recreate responsibly ➡️ https://t.co/Y6eYsdn9Xb 🎁 Conserve nature at home ➡️ https://t.co/9rQFX8A9Vk
#NPSBirthday #RecreateResponsibly
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Even in the remote Pacific, marine debris makes waves. 🌊 A new display at @NPSAmericanSamoa, created in partnership with @NOAADebris, shows how art + science inspire action to protect our ocean. Learn more about marine debris displays in parks ➡️ https://t.co/sBD0nWjGyM
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This project, made possible by the NPS Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division, the @NationalParkFdn, and @MuscoLighting, is the first of eight lighting upgrades coming to parks nationwide. Come see the difference at evening programs through September 30! #DarkSkyFriendly
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Though the new lighting may appear brighter in photos, it's actually more dark sky friendly! It directs light precisely where it's needed on stage, with less spillover into the surrounding darkness.
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The amphitheater at Mount Rushmore is shining more sustainably than ever thanks to a major lighting upgrade. With just 6 new LED lights replacing 48 old lights, we’re cutting cost and energy use by an expected 90%. All while improving night sky views for everyone!
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🔥 On #WildlandFirefighterDay, we honor those on the front lines—and the scientists behind the scenes. From predicting fire behavior to studying recovery, science supports every step—before, during, and after the flames. ➡️ https://t.co/DNXsXovDkB
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Behind every great ocean is a strong community of ocean advocates! We’re recognizing the great work of two Scientists in Parks interns. They are interviewing people who fish for fun to learn more about their fishing trips and catches. #NationalOceansMonth
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Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! 🛑 Invasive species can cling to your boat, paddle, and gear—threating the health of our waterways. During #PlayCleanGo Awareness Week, find out how to stop the spread and #CleanDrainDry after every aquatic adventure ➡️ https://t.co/l8L1QOihp1
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Seagrass meadows are some of the most productive ecosystems on Earth, but they are disappearing worldwide due to threats like pollution and coastal development. That’s why NPS scientists are partnering with researchers to monitor and restore them. #NationalOceansMonth
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🎧 Turn up the volume & enjoy the sounds of stewardship! During #PlayCleanGo Awareness Week, we're reminding you to take a moment to brush off boots each time you hit the trail to help stop the spread of invasive species. ➡️ https://t.co/Vw3eBdIf18 🎥 description - brushing boots
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It’s #WorldOceansDay, and we’re celebrating coral, a misunderstood, sensitive keystone species of diverse underwater ecosystems. Find out what you can do to protect them! ➡️ https://t.co/aCxpiAQ2ZN
#NationalOceansMonth
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In Southwest Alaska, Pacific salmon migrate from the ocean to freshwater streams to reproduce. As Alaska warms, rising stream temperatures put salmon at risk. That’s why NPS scientists are protecting the cool spots that salmon need to survive. #NationalOceansMonth
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In this episode of Outside Science (inside parks) we’re in @AcadiaNPS where interns are monitoring marine worms with the help of local marine worm harvesters. ➡️ https://t.co/etPdXfnCZY
#WhatWeDoWednesday #OutsideScience #Internships
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