How the Obama Administration Can Create a System of National Parks and Monuments that Better Reflects America’s Increasing Diversity

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2014.  A new analysis released today by the Center for American Progress’ Public Lands Project and Progress 2050 shows that more can be done to ensure that the nation’s system of national parks and monuments reflects America’s diversity. Only 112 of America’s 460 national parks and monuments recognize the contributions of people of color, women, and other underrepresented communities as one of their primary purposes.