The National Park Service (NPS) serves a vital role in safeguarding the historic places that shape our national identity. From administering federal preservation grants and approving historic tax credit projects to stewarding nationally significant sites, the NPS helps ensure that our shared heritage remains visible, accessible, and protected for future generations.

Recent federal workforce changes have raised concerns about the capacity of NPS to continue this essential work. Preserving historic places requires specialized knowledge and sustained attention. Without sufficient staff, preservation projects may be delayed, grant distribution slowed, and expert guidance lost. Programs funded through the Historic Preservation Fund depend on the partnership and oversight of experienced professionals within NPS. The strength of this workforce is critical to ensuring that preservation efforts move forward efficiently.

NPS does more than protect natural landscapes. It is a cornerstone of the national preservation infrastructure and a vital resource to communities working to save the places that matter to them. We will continue to advocate for the resources and capacity the agency needs to fulfill its mission and support preservation across the country.

To help us with this ongoing work, we need examples of how these recent actions affect people and communities. Please share your stories with us. The more specific the examples, the better we can advocate for preservation.

These stories are essential as we work together to protect the places that define our past and shape our future.