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Known as the Conference of National Park Cooperating Associations,
1977-1997  

Alaska Geographic	Yellowstone Association	Grand Canyon Association	US Army Corps of Engineers

Serving America's people and public lands

Each year millions of people visit national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, historic sites, and other public lands. At many of these areas, not-for-profit partner organizations, known as cooperating associations, interpretive associations, or friends groups, enhance these visits through services such as operating bookstores, developing publications, and supporting the educational and interpretive programs of their government partners.

Supporting our member not-for-profit organizations
The Association of Partners for Public Lands, through education, information, and representation, enhances the potential of its members--the cooperating and interpretive associations and friends groups--to provide the highest levels of program and service to public agencies entrusted with the care of America's natural and cultural heritage.