The founding of America's natural parks is a story filled with intrigue. It begins with a little jealousy on the part of some Americans who visited the great exhibition at the Crystal Palace in London in the mid 19th century. The English and Europeans have castles, great cathedrals, and more. And what did America have to boast about?
And for an update on our fundraising, see below . . .
We are most grateful for the generosity that you have demonstrated in our recent Annual Fund Appeal. Our goal for this campaign was $27,000. Gifts kept coming in throughout the month of January. The result: We have exceeded our goal by $251. Congratulations!! YOU made it happen.
Stay informed about key environmental and climate change issues affecting the Ohio Valley region. Unique articles, written by subject matter experts just for FaCT, can be found in the Newsletters section while other articles of interest are linked in the Issues section.
At FaCT, we want to inform and educate you about the critical environmental issues and climate change threats our nation faces. And then, we want to invite you to stand with us, to take action, to make a difference. Together, we can shape a better future.
We have many ways you can learn about important issues relating to the environment and climate change in the Ohio Valley and beyond. Some of the resources on this site are:
Visit the "Take Action" section of our site to learn how you can get involved to have a positive impact on the environment and to mitigate the impact of climate change wherever you may live.
Let us know what volunteer area(s) about which you'd like to learn more information