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 Association of Partners for Public Lands
   Engaging the public in caring for our nation's natural and cultural resources


For over 30 years the Association of Partners for Public Lands (APPL) has fostered stewardship and appreciation of public lands and historic sites through effective partnerships.

This is achieved through:

  • Capacity Building
  • Government Relations
  • Information and Dialogue

Each of these program areas are reinforced by the following strategic priorities that will ensure the achievement of our vision in a manner consistent with our values, and supported by adequate financial resources:

  • Diversity and Generational Inclusiveness
  • Collaborative Stewardship
  • Marketing and Public Awareness
  • Membership
  • Governance, Operations and Finance

Programs & Initiatives

2009 APPL Media & Partnership Awards - Winners Announced

 

Children & Public Lands Updated on 3/27/09

Highlighting programs and resources available from the public lands community to engage children in the outdoors.

Learn about The Conservation Fund's The National Forum on Children and Nature

 

Travel With APPL
Book your travel with us and help support the work of APPL
. 60% of the travel commissions you generate will be given to APPL.
Travel News and Exclusive Offers updated on6/17/09

 

Reciprocal Discount Program  Updated on 12/30/08
57 Cooperating & Interpretive Associations across the U.S. offer reciprocal discounts to members of their sister associations.

 

Affinity Group News
APPL member organizations  -  have your staff and board members participate in our affinity groups and use their electronic discussion tools as a vehicle for networking.

Member News More>>

APPL Emerging Leaders Summit delegate plants tree with President Obama at Student Conservation Association Earth Day Event
Chris Jackson, a 17-year-old junior at City College in Baltimore, and one of the Emerging Leaders who presented their perspectives during the opening keynote session at APPL’s Convention in Baltimore this February pitched the President about his ideas for environmental conservation and green cities projects in every major city across America.
View a video newscast of the Earth Day project and an interview with Chris.

APPL Members featured in an article in Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties magazine's May 2009  issue.

Please note the following new contacts for two APPL member organizations:

  • Shenandoah National Park Trust - Susan Sherman is the new Executive Director and can be reached at info@snptrust.org.
  • Weir Farm Art Center - Carolyn Bird is serving as Interim Executive Director and may be contacted at bird@weirfarmartcenter.org.

2009 APPL Member Anniversaries

Alaska Geographic

50 years

Arizona Memorial Museum Association

30 years

Badlands Natural History Association

50 years

Capitol Reef Natural History Association

45 years

Colorado National Monument Association

45 years

Craters of the Moon Natural History Association

50 years

Death Valley Natural History Association

55 years

Friends of Black Rock High Rock, Inc.

10 years

Grand Staircase Escalante Partners, Inc

5 years

Kansas Park Trust

5 years

Lassen Association

70 years

Minute Man National Park Association

50 years

Piedras Blancas Light Station Association

5 years

Public Lands Institute - UNLV

5 years

Rosie the Riveter Trust

10 years

Shenandoah National Park Trust

5 years

Weir Farm Art Center

20 years

Job Opportunities More>>

Grand Canyon Association
Director of Development

Yosemite Association
Membership and Development Director

Vendor Support Program News

Does your company do business with cooperating and interpretive associations on public lands? APPL's Vendor Support Program (VSP) helps enhance the network of nonprofit public lands organizations. Contribute now and begin receiving year round benefits.

Annual Convention & Trade Show

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APPL's 2010 Convention and Trade Show will be held at the Town & Country Resort in San Diego, California. More details will be available soon.

Want more information about attending the convention or exhibiting at the trade show? Click here>>


2009 Convention Logo

Download Session materials

Voices of the Future Summit: Emerging Leaders for the Environment
Action Plan

Upcoming Events & Opportunities More>>

National Park and Recreation Month – Visit www.nrpa.org/content/default.aspx?documentId=2145 for complete details.

National Scenic Byways Conference, August 23-26, Denver, CO. Visit www.bywaysresourcecenter.org for more information.

National Park Service Founders Day, August 25.

Agency Partner News More>>

Bureau of Land Management

Carl Rountree has been named to head up the National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS)

National Park Service

FY2009 Centennial Challenge projects and programs announced.

The National Park Service 2008 Director’s Report is now available.

US Army Corps of Engineers

The Corps of Engineers Natural Resources Education Foundation (CNREF) is accepting proposals to be considered potential assistance.

USDA Forest Service

Tom Vilsack has been sworn in as the 30th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

US Fish and Wildlife Service

Jay Slack has become the second Director of the National Conservation Training Center.

Greg Siekaniec has been named Assistant Director of the National Wildlife Refuge System.


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APPL
2401 Blueridge Avenue, Suite 303
Wheaton, Maryland  20902
301.946.9475  301.946.9478 (fax)  877.647.2775 (toll free)
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