2008 Director's Report Released

Director Bomar has issued the National Park Service 2008 Director’s Report, a 60-page report with details on the agency’s accomplishments last year.

“Nearly 100 years ago, the American people entrusted us with the care of our nation’s most special places,” said Director Bomar regarding the report. “Each year, Congress renews this trust by providing funds to carry out our mission in nearly 400 national parks and in community preservation and recreation projects across the country. The 2008 Director’s Report includes some of our best work, the accomplishments of our employees, our volunteers, and our partners who together ensure that we live up to this trust each and every day.”

The 60-page report opens with a statistical breakdown of National Park Service activities by state. Photographs and brief narratives then provide information about the variety of preservation activities, special events, green projects, conservation efforts, and employee and volunteer accomplishments that took place in parks and associated areas last year.

Director Bomar’s cover memo can be found at http://inside.nps.gov/documents/2008%20NPS%20Annual%20Report.pdf

The report can be found at www.nps.gov/2008DirectorsReport .