3 Parks 3 Stories: Power of Partnerships

Product: https://www.nps.gov/maps/stories/three_parks_three_stories.html

Role: Content Director

Client(s): Southern California Research Learning Center, Channel Islands National Park, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Cabrillo National Monument

Artform: StoryMap & Digital Magazine

Collaborators: Dr. Keith Lombardo, Michael Ready

Description:  For over 100 years the National Park Service (NPS) has stood on the front lines of natural resource conservation and management. Despite significant ongoing threats to flora and fauna across America’s public lands, there are many incredible stories of success. Whether it’s leading the recovery of an endangered species, restoring native ecosystems, or connecting habitats across complex landscapes, one thing holds true — none of this work would be possible without help.

To accomplish anything of significance in land management and conservation you need to rely on a cadre of partners and community support. Across government agencies, non-profit organizations, research institutions, and the dedicated individuals who volunteer over 6.5 million hours of service annually — the National Park Service runs on Partnerships.

Everyone has a role to play. In this issue of 3Parks3Stories, we would like to share three stories of successful conservation projects in the Mediterranean parks that were reliant upon partnerships between the NPS and one or more dedicated collaborators. In these stories, we hope you see the mutual benefits of these relationships and the value they bring in the effort to protect, preserve, and understand our national legacy.