National Park Service
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The National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government, within the U.S. Department of the Interior. The service manages all national parks; most national monuments; and other natural, historical, and recreational properties, with various title designations.[3][4] The United States Congress created the agency on August 25, 1916, through the National Park Service Organic Act.[5] Its headquarters are in Washington, D.C., within the main headquarters of the Department of the Interior.
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Formed | August 25, 1916; 107 years ago (1916-08-25) |
Jurisdiction | United States government |
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Employees | About 20,000 (2022)[1] (279,000 volunteers in 2019)[1] |
Annual budget | $3.265 billion (FY2022)[2] |
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Parent department | Department of the Interior |
Website | www |
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The NPS employs about 20,000 people in 429 units covering over 85 million acres (0.34 million km2) in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.[6][4][7] In 2019, the service had more than 279,000 volunteers.[7] The agency is charged with preserving the ecological and historical integrity of the places entrusted to its management and with making them available for public use and enjoyment.