The National Park Service (NPS) was created August 25, 1916 to manage all U. The NPS is an agency of the United States Department of Interior. In the U.S, there are 58 national parks under the management of the NPS including what may be the most popular, the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. National parks are home to many wildlife species of both plants and animals, some of which can only be found in a national park. Also, national parks are tourist attractions, simply so people can enjoy some of Mother Nature's beauty. National parks don't only give a home to plants and animals and give tourists a nice spot to vacation but, they also give us a healthier environment and an opportunity to learn. None of us can live without fresh air and clean water. Thankfully the plant life at national parks provide us with both of these. That's as good enough as any as to why we keep our national parks preserved and protected. Since we manage our national parks we are able to learn more about the native life, and the environment. They provide beauty and activities to people pursuing pleasure and living laboratories to people pursuing science.
Now that we know why we have the NPS, you may be wondering how we get national parks. Well to establish a national park, the idea must be passed through the acts of congress. The president has authority, under the Antiquities Act, to proclaim national monuments on lands already under federal jurisdiction. The Secretary of the Interior is usually asked by congress for recommendations on additions to the system. The NPS Advisory Board advises on possible additions to the system and policies for its management. The NPS plays a huge role in our nation's economy, society, and studies. Without the NPS the U.S would lose opportunity and stability for a healthy environment. There would be no protection of the parks, which means plant life would probably lower due to the cutting down of trees for resources.
