Preserving Parks for
Future Generations

The Conservancy harnesses the power of philanthropy to enable passionate donors to continue to make a difference in the National Park Service. Often, funding shortages mean that important projects cannot happen in the parks. With your help, we ensure that these projects are fully funded and finished in good time.

The Chaco Culture Conservancy is an official partner to the National Park Service. Your dollars help to support Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Aztec Ruins National Monument, and enshrine your place in history as a steward of these irreplaceable public lands.

Decades of Visitation

For decades, diverse communities have visited our National Parks to enjoy their natural and cultural wonders. The National Park Service was created for the conservation and management of existing and future monuments and parks and today “preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.”​

Decades of Impact

It is only with the help of their partners, and donors like you, that the National Park Service can meet this mission for more than 84 million acres of public lands. Even before Congress established the National Park Service in 1916, private donors sustained public lands with their generous giving. In fact, many of the very first National Parks were established through philanthropy. There is a rich legacy of donors making these National Parks our nation's greatest assets. 

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