NPS
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NPS is the U.S. federal agency responsible for managing and preserving national parks, monuments, and other protected natural and historical sites.
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
bureau of the U.S. federal government
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federal agency → |
| abbreviation |
NPS
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| country |
United States of America
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| employerOf |
administrative staff
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interpretive rangers → law enforcement rangers → maintenance workers → park rangers → resource managers → wildland firefighters → |
| foundedBy |
United States Congress
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| hasResponsibilityFor |
conservation of biodiversity in park units
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environmental education → interpretation of natural and cultural heritage → protection of archaeological resources → protection of historic structures → |
| headquartersLocation |
Washington, D.C.
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| inception |
1916-08-25
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| jurisdiction |
Federal government of the United States
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| languageOfWorkOrName |
English
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| legalBasis |
National Park Service Organic Act
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| logo |
Arrowhead emblem
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| manages |
National Mall and Memorial Parks
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United States national monuments → United States national parks → White House grounds → national battlefield parks → national battlefield sites → national battlefields → national heritage areas → national historic sites → national historical parks → national lakeshores → national memorials → national military parks → national parkways → national preserves → national recreation areas → national rivers → national seashores → national trails → |
| motto |
Experience Your America
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| operates |
campgrounds
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historic sites open to the public → park visitor centers → |
| oversees |
National Historic Landmarks Program
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National Natural Landmarks Program → National Register of Historic Places → |
| parentOrganization |
United States Department of the Interior
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| partOf |
United States Department of the Interior
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| purpose |
management of national parks
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preservation of cultural and historical resources → preservation of natural resources → provision of public enjoyment and recreation → |
| regionServed |
U.S. territories
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United States → |
| standsFor |
National Park Service
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| website |
https://www.nps.gov/
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Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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National Park Service
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National Park Service → |
abbreviation |