NPS Mission - National Park Service

National Park Service FY 2013 Budget Justifications
Interpretation and Education
• Enhance the quality of recreation opportunities for visitors through a broad menu of interpretation
and education services and programs designed to appeal to a wide range of audiences.
• Ensure responsible use of facilities in recreation and provide a safe recreation environment for
visitors.
• Educate youth about the NPS mission and develop an awareness and commitment to the
national park units by utilizing partnerships in school and community based programs and parkbased
programs, and using educational technology and web-based programs to engage youth in
the national park system.
• Provide high-quality media at each park site, including park brochures and handbooks, video
presentations, and indoor and outdoor exhibits to inform and educate millions of visitors each
year about the history and significance of the park resources, safety regulations and precautions,
and available programs and services.
Commercial Services
• Efficiently manage concession contracts, commercial use authorizations, and leases for the
benefit of visitors and the protection of resources.
• Ensure an adequate return to the government through the collection of concessions franchise
fees and the recovery of costs associated with commercial use authorizations.
• Provide for necessary and appropriate accommodations and services for park visitors through the
provision of quality visitor facilities and services at reasonable costs.
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