Paulsen Receives “Friends of the National Parks” Award

National Parks Conservation Association Recognizes Paulsen’s Work to Preserve & Protect National Parks

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) was awarded the National Parks Conservation Association “Friends of the National Parks” Award today in Minneapolis for his support of America’s National Parks in Congress. Established in 1919, the National Parks Conservation Association is an independent, nonpartisan association that advocates on behalf of the National Park System. Its mission is "to protect and enhance America's National Park System for present and future generations." Rep. Paulsen has worked diligently in Congress to protect our parks, monuments, and civil war battlegrounds. This is the second time Congressman Paulsen has won the recognition. 

“Our National Parks are one of our greatest natural resources that many Minnesota families take advantage of for camping, hiking, fishing, and other recreational activities,” said Congressman Paulsen. “I will continue to advocate to preserve and protect these national treasures so future generations can enjoy such magnificent sites.”

Congressman Paulsen is the chief author of legislation to mint a series of National Parks commemorative coins with proceeds going to the National Parks Foundation to help celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service in 2016. For more information on Rep. Paulsen’s work in Congress visit www.paulsen.house.gov.

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