Master's Project
People, Parks, and Partnerships (2006)
Project Status:
Past Project
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Year project was Completed:
2006
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Client Organization:
National Park Service
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SNRE Faculty Advisor:
Rachel Kaplan
Master Students Involved in Project:
Josh Baur, Laura DiPrizio, Nicole Fernandes, Zach Fried, Jennifer Sellers
Summary of Project Idea:
Currently, visitorship and involvement in the National Park Service (NPS) does not adequately reflect America's changing demographics. This project explores community-based partnerships as a solution to reducing barriers to park visitorship among people of color, low-income citizens, and women and girls. It offers recommendations for the NPS to achieve its mandate of providing a meaningful experience for all Americans.
