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HOW DOES THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FUND NATIONAL PARKS?
By admin | September 15, 2011
National parks are one of the main forms of recreation today. People go to the beach, boat on lakes and rivers, and hike trails in these national parks. While most national parks often charge an admission fee, to enter the park, that income alone is not enough to keep them up and running. So where does the other money come from?
Besides the admission fees, there are two other main ways that national parks are funded. The largest portion is funded directly from the federal government, and the rest is funded through donations. However, when there is a decline in park admission or the government is cutting back on spending, the national parks depend on donations to help keep them up and running.Is this new to you? Catch up here
The donations made are becoming increasingly important to keep our national parks open. That is why congress created the National Park Foundation. This foundation hands out information about the parks to create interest and keep people coming back. The National Park Foundation also sets up special events to create awareness, and encourage people and corporations to donate money to keep them running.
So while, the government does in part fund national parks, it is also up to park goers and generous donations that really help keep the parks up and running.
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