Protected Areas Specialty Group - AAG
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We are a proud specialty group of the American Association of Geographers (AAG) that produces scholarship with protected areas, such as National Parks, National Monuments, National Forests, and beyond. Follow us to see what we are up to!
Looking for an awesome park-specific academic conference to attend this year?
If so, consider submitting a proposal to GWS Park Forum 2026, happening in Knoxville, TN this year!
Read the full CFP at the following link:
www.georgewrightsociety.org/parkforum-2026
If so, consider submitting a proposal to GWS Park Forum 2026, happening in Knoxville, TN this year!
Read the full CFP at the following link:
www.georgewrightsociety.org/parkforum-2026
January 14, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Looking for an awesome park-specific academic conference to attend this year?
If so, consider submitting a proposal to GWS Park Forum 2026, happening in Knoxville, TN this year!
Read the full CFP at the following link:
www.georgewrightsociety.org/parkforum-2026
If so, consider submitting a proposal to GWS Park Forum 2026, happening in Knoxville, TN this year!
Read the full CFP at the following link:
www.georgewrightsociety.org/parkforum-2026
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From New England's grasslands to Tanzania's Serengeti, researchers are identifying and protecting climate change “refugia” where wildlife can survive the longest. These pockets of resilience will give conservationists crucial time to act while the world addresses global warming. buff.ly/ZAFsdBM
Where the wild things thrive: Finding and protecting nature’s climate change safe havens
Protecting places that are likely to remain cool and moist as global temperatures rise can save wildlife of all kinds, but first we have to find them.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
From New England's grasslands to Tanzania's Serengeti, researchers are identifying and protecting climate change “refugia” where wildlife can survive the longest. These pockets of resilience will give conservationists crucial time to act while the world addresses global warming. buff.ly/ZAFsdBM
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We break down the impacts to parks and their staff during the 43-day shutdown and the outlook for the months ahead. https://bit.ly/44raeQT
The Longest Government Shutdown in US History Has Ended. What’s Next for National Parks?
After the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, NPCA breaks down the impact to national parks and what’s next for these national treasures.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We break down the impacts to parks and their staff during the 43-day shutdown and the outlook for the months ahead. https://bit.ly/44raeQT
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Today, the Interior Department rolled out one of the biggest changes to national park access and fees in years, if not decades, and it will reshape how people—both U.S. residents and international visitors—get into places like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon.
#nationalparks #parkchat
#nationalparks #parkchat
National Park Access and Fees Get Major Overhaul in 2026
Interior Department makes annual passes fully digital, increases fees for non-residents, and announces "patriotic fee-free days"
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November 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Today, the Interior Department rolled out one of the biggest changes to national park access and fees in years, if not decades, and it will reshape how people—both U.S. residents and international visitors—get into places like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon.
#nationalparks #parkchat
#nationalparks #parkchat
Many members of the PASG attended the George Wright Society’s ParkForum 2025 workshop from October 20-23rd!
It was great to reconnect and be with likeminded scholars and practitioners who love parks and protected areas like we do!
Enjoy a few of the group photos we shared!
#GWS #ParkForum
It was great to reconnect and be with likeminded scholars and practitioners who love parks and protected areas like we do!
Enjoy a few of the group photos we shared!
#GWS #ParkForum
November 19, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Many members of the PASG attended the George Wright Society’s ParkForum 2025 workshop from October 20-23rd!
It was great to reconnect and be with likeminded scholars and practitioners who love parks and protected areas like we do!
Enjoy a few of the group photos we shared!
#GWS #ParkForum
It was great to reconnect and be with likeminded scholars and practitioners who love parks and protected areas like we do!
Enjoy a few of the group photos we shared!
#GWS #ParkForum
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October 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Now that the longest government shutdown in U.S. history has ended, and rangers will start assessing and addressing damage in our national parks, the Senate's FY 2026 budget bill is as relevant as ever.
It would fully fund the National Park Service, ensure adequate staffing levels, and more.
It would fully fund the National Park Service, ensure adequate staffing levels, and more.
Now Is the Time to Tell Congress to Approve the Senate's Bipartisan Budget Bill That Protects National Parks and Their Workforce
Urge lawmakers to fully fund the NPS
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November 13, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Now that the longest government shutdown in U.S. history has ended, and rangers will start assessing and addressing damage in our national parks, the Senate's FY 2026 budget bill is as relevant as ever.
It would fully fund the National Park Service, ensure adequate staffing levels, and more.
It would fully fund the National Park Service, ensure adequate staffing levels, and more.
Want to be highlighted as part of our Member Spotlight Series? Review the information provided in the image below!
October 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Want to be highlighted as part of our Member Spotlight Series? Review the information provided in the image below!
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Happy 109th Birthday to the National Park Service!
August 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Happy 109th Birthday to the National Park Service!
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Did you know that our outgoing PASG Chair, Dr. Yolonda Youngs, won the 2024 AAG John Brinkerhoff Jackson Prize for her new book, "Framing Nature: The Creation of an American Icon at the Grand Canyon"?
Looking for summer reading? SAVE 40% with code 6AS24. www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
Looking for summer reading? SAVE 40% with code 6AS24. www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
Framing Nature - Nebraska Press
Winner of the 2024 John Brinkerhoff Jackson Prize from American Association of Geographers The Grand Canyon of the Colorado River is an internationally kno...
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May 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Did you know that our outgoing PASG Chair, Dr. Yolonda Youngs, won the 2024 AAG John Brinkerhoff Jackson Prize for her new book, "Framing Nature: The Creation of an American Icon at the Grand Canyon"?
Looking for summer reading? SAVE 40% with code 6AS24. www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
Looking for summer reading? SAVE 40% with code 6AS24. www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
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As summer travel begins, Congress is considering a bill that could sell off parts of protected wilderness in NV & UT, threatening lands once called America’s “geography of hope.”
Writer Wallace Stegner once warned: lose wilderness, and we lose part of ourselves.
Writer Wallace Stegner once warned: lose wilderness, and we lose part of ourselves.
Why protecting wildland is crucial to American freedom and identity
Thanks to the power of writer Wallace Stegner, Americans have for decades been able to put words to the importance wilderness holds in the nation’s history and imagination.
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May 14, 2025 at 4:35 AM
As summer travel begins, Congress is considering a bill that could sell off parts of protected wilderness in NV & UT, threatening lands once called America’s “geography of hope.”
Writer Wallace Stegner once warned: lose wilderness, and we lose part of ourselves.
Writer Wallace Stegner once warned: lose wilderness, and we lose part of ourselves.
That’s a wrap on #AAG2025! We had a great week of sessions and appreciate all of you for being a part of the fun and engagement. We’ll see you all in San Francisco next year!
March 30, 2025 at 1:34 AM
That’s a wrap on #AAG2025! We had a great week of sessions and appreciate all of you for being a part of the fun and engagement. We’ll see you all in San Francisco next year!
We have one last day of awesome PASG sessions lined up, starting at 12:50 PM and going to 5:30 PM all in Room 410B of Huntington Place!
Don’t forget about the first ever PASG social tonight at 6:30 PM at the Apparatus room bar in the Detroit Foundation Hotel as well!
#PASG #AAG2025
Don’t forget about the first ever PASG social tonight at 6:30 PM at the Apparatus room bar in the Detroit Foundation Hotel as well!
#PASG #AAG2025
March 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We had a small but mighty group enjoy the PASG-sponsored field trip to River Raisin National Battlefield Park! We even got a behind-the-scenes tour of their in-progress new exhibits, which were fantastic!
#AAG2025 #RiverRaisin
#AAG2025 #RiverRaisin
March 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
We had a small but mighty group enjoy the PASG-sponsored field trip to River Raisin National Battlefield Park! We even got a behind-the-scenes tour of their in-progress new exhibits, which were fantastic!
#AAG2025 #RiverRaisin
#AAG2025 #RiverRaisin
Join us for the PASG’s Business Meeting this morning (8:30 AM) in Room 313A! We’re looking forward to reconnecting with everyone in person!
#AAG2025
#AAG2025
March 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Join us for the PASG’s Business Meeting this morning (8:30 AM) in Room 313A! We’re looking forward to reconnecting with everyone in person!
#AAG2025
#AAG2025
Welcome to AAG 2025 in Detroit!
The PASG has a great week of sponsored sessions, meetings, speakers, and even a field trip happening this week - we hope to see you all here! Enjoy!
The PASG has a great week of sponsored sessions, meetings, speakers, and even a field trip happening this week - we hope to see you all here! Enjoy!
March 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Welcome to AAG 2025 in Detroit!
The PASG has a great week of sponsored sessions, meetings, speakers, and even a field trip happening this week - we hope to see you all here! Enjoy!
The PASG has a great week of sponsored sessions, meetings, speakers, and even a field trip happening this week - we hope to see you all here! Enjoy!