Our Partners

How the National Park Service Works with Partners

The National Park Service (NPS) collaborates with a wide range of partners to fulfill its mission of preserving and protecting America's natural and cultural resources. By leveraging resources, expertise, and funding through these partnerships, the NPS can enhance its conservation efforts and achieve greater impact.

These partnerships come in many forms, including agreements with state and local governments, non-profit organizations, private landowners, and other federal agencies.

Together, the NPS and its partners can accomplish much more than they could individually, from habitat restoration projects to visitor education and interpretation programs.

Philanthropic Partners

National parks collaborate with over 200 philanthropic organizations, each offering unique projects and programs tailored to the specific needs of individual parks. Despite their diversity, these organizations share a common goal: to protect and preserve our national parks for future generations.

Philanthropic partners benefit parks in numerous ways, including:

• Raising funds to rehabilitate historic structures.
• Maintaining visitor facilities.
• Providing educational and recreational opportunities.
• Hosting special events and programs.
• Mobilizing volunteers and interns to support park projects.
• Accepting donations to support research, restoration, and other initiatives.

Cooperating Associations

In many national parks, not-for-profit organizations known as cooperating associations play a crucial role in enhancing visitors' understanding and appreciation of the parks. These associations offer a variety of services, such as:

• Operating bookstores with publications about the park.
• Selling merchandise related to the park's history and natural resources.
• Developing audiovisual programs.
• Supporting educational programs, guided tours, and interactive exhibits.

The John Muir Association

JMA Mission

The mission of the John Muir Association is to celebrate the life, share the vision, and preserve the legacy of John Muir through education, preservation, advocacy, and stewardship, in partnership with the National Park Service at the John Muir National Historic Site.

The John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, California, was home to John Muir for the last 24 years of his life. The 1882 home features Muir's "scribble den," where he wrote many of his famous works that have resonated around the world.

We support the John Muir National Historic Site as a center for education and inspiration, helping others understand and appreciate the far-reaching legacy of John Muir.

You may contact the John Muir Association at:

• John Muir Association Website
• Phone: (925) 229-3857
• Mailing Address: John Muir Association P.O. Box 2433 Martinez, CA 94553