Resources

Government Agencies and State Resources

National

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
The mission of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is to promote the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of the Nation’s historic resources, and advise the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy.

Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystems Study Unit
The Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (DSCESU) is a cooperative network of federal, university, and nongovernmental agencies studying and managing natural and cultural resources across the states of California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. The DSCESU was formed in 2000, and encompasses the Mojave, Sonoran, and Chihuahuan deserts. The DSCESU is part of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) National Council in the U.S. Department of the Interior. The DSCESU is hosted by the School of Natural Resources at the University of Arizona, which is the host university for the region.

Heritage Documentation Programs
The National Park Service Heritage Documentation Programs include the Historican Amerian Buildings Survey (HABS), Historic American Engineering Record (HAER), and Historic Amerian Landscaes Survey (HALS). These programs uphold documentation standards for historic sites and structures for archival purposes at the Library of Congress.

National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
NCPTT advances the application of science and technology to historic preservation. Working in the fields of archeology, architecture, landscape architecture and materials conservation, the Center accomplishes its mission through training, education, research, grants, technology transfer and partnerships.

National Park Service
Charged with the trust of preserving the natural resources of America.

National Preservation Services – National Park Service
National Park Service archeologists, architects, curators, historians, and other cultural resource professionals work in America’s nearly 400 national parks to preserve, protect, and share the history of this land and its people. Beyond the parks, the National Park Service is part of a national preservation partnership working with American Indian Tribes, states, local governments, nonprofit organizations, historic property owners, and others who believe in the importance of our shared heritage and its preservation.

National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior. Additionally, the NRHP website hosts a variety of information, including publications and best practices.

Office of International Affairs
The Office of International Affairs serves the National Park Service by engaging more fully the talents and available resources of the Park Service for the implementation of its domestic and global missions. It evaluates opportunities and coordinates responses involving the National Park Service in international programs, projects, and activities. It also provides leadership in the fulfillment of U.S. foreign policy objectives through implementation of treaty obligations and other agreements.

Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation
The Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation strengthens the capacity of parks and historic properties to manage cultural landscapes as part of the national heritage. Working in partnership with national parks, universities, government agencies, and non-profit organizations, the Olmsted Center provides a full range of technical assistance in cultural landscape research, planning, stewardship, and education. Founded at the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, the Olmsted Center perpetuates the traditions of the Olmsted Offices and Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr.’s lifelong commitment to people, parks, and public spaces.

Spanish Colonial Research Center
The Spanish Colonial Research Center (SPCO) is a Partnership between the National Park Service and the University of New Mexico that specializes in Spanish/English translation services. Translations include park brochures, exhibit plans and labels, management plans, operation plans, foreign correspondence, bi-national agreements, and technical brochures. The SPCO maintains an extensive database of Spanish Colonial Mission information.

Vanishing Treasures Program
The Vanishing Treasures Program provides National Parks in the west with the support they need to protect and conserve irreplaceable resources. Congress responded in 1998 to the need for time, money, and the continuation of traditional skills needed to stabilize and preserve the cultural heritage in the parks.

International

Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia
The Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH, National Institute of Anthropology and History) is a Mexican federal government bureau established in 1939 to guarantee the research, preservation, protection, and promotion of the prehistoric, archaeological, anthropological, historical, and paleontological heritage of Mexico. Its creation has played a key role in preserving Mexican cultural heritage. Currently, the INAH carries out its work through a Technical Secretariat which supervises the performance of its main duties and whose tasks are distributed among its seven National Coordination Offices and 31 Regional Centers throughout the states of the Mexican republic

Arizona

Arizona Archaeological Advisory Commission
The statutory Commission is composed of 11 members with expertise in prehistoric or historic archaeology, anthropology and/or ethnography, as well as tourism, public education, economic development, business, and Native American affairs. The purpose of the Commission is to advise the State Historic Preservation Officer on a variety of archaeological issues important to Arizona.

Arizona Archaeological Council
The Arizona Archaeological Council is a non-profit voluntary association existing to promote the goals of professional archaeology in Arizona. Dedicated to preserving cultural resources through education and advocacy, the Council embraces a diverse membership drawing from avocationalists, academics, private business, local communities and federal, state and tribal agencies.

Arizona Heritage Alliance, Inc.
The Arizona Heritage Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created in 1992 to protect Arizona’s Heritage Fund and its objectives. It is guided by a Board of Directors drawn from a broad base of outdoor sports, environmental conservation, and historic preservation groups that helped pass the 1990 statewide initiative creating the Heritage Fund.

Arizona Historical Advisory Commission
The Arizona Historical Advisory Commission (AHAC) was established in 1976, and consists of experts in the field of historic preservation in the disciplines of history, arts and culture, architecture and archaeology, professional librarians and archivists or persons otherwise associated with the interpretation, research, writing, preservation or teaching of this state’s heritage, including the Indian Nation’s history and heritage and the Director of the Historical Society, the Director of the State Museum, the Director of the State Parks Board, and the State Historic Preservation Officer. The Commission works to assure there is a collaborative approach to planning the Centennial.

Arizona Historical Records Advisory Board
The Arizona Historical Records Advisory Board serves as the central advisory body for historical records planning and for National Historical Publications and Records Commission funded projects developed and carried out in this state, and as a coordinating body to facilitate cooperation among historical records repositories and other information agencies in this state and as a state-level review body for grant proposals as defined in the National Historical Publications and Records Commission guidelines.

Arizona Historical Society
The Arizona Historical Society is Arizona’s oldest cultural organization. Founded by the territorial legislature on November 7, 1864, it is charged with preserving Arizona history for the present and future.

Arizona Office of Tourism
The Arizona Office Tourism enhances the state economy and the quality of life for all Arizonans by expanding travel activity and increasing related revenues through tourism promotion and development.

Arizona Preservation Foundation
The Arizona Preservation Foundation works with local, state, and national partners to promote and protect Arizona’s historic resources. They curate educational and funding resources, including the Adobe Preservation Resource Guide, which are accessible on their website.

Arizona State Museum
The Arizona State Museum is the oldest and largest anthropology museum in the Southwest, established in 1893.

is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.
is the state’s official archaeological repository and the largest non-federal archaeological repository in the country.
administers Arizona’s Antiquities Act and assists state & federal agencies in enforcing related legislation and repatriation; issues permits for archaeological and paleontological projects across the state.
is the University of Arizona’s anthropology museum and is one of the oldest research units on the campus.
houses the only museum conservation laboratory in the state.
hosts researchers from around the world who use the collections to expand the frontiers of knowledge in archaeology, ethnology, and history.

Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records
The agency serves the Arizona Legislature and Arizonans, providing public access to public information, fostering historical/cultural collaborative research, information projects and ensuring that Arizona’s history is documented and preserved.

Arizona State Parks State Historic Preservation Office
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), a division of Arizona State Parks, is responsible for the identification, evaluation, and protection of Arizona’s prehistoric and historic cultural resources. The SHPO staff represents various areas of expertise, including history, prehistoric and historic archaeology, historical architecture, and grants management. The programs and services provided by this staff are diverse and meet a range of needs within the public and private sectors of Arizona.

City of Tucson Historic Preservation Office
The Tucson Historic Preservation Office works closely with City departments to assess, document, and appropriately treat significant archaeological sites and historic buildings affected by City projects. It also works with the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission to review demolition requests and proposed exterior alterations to historic buildings, assists with National Register nominations for neighborhoods and property owners that meet certain criteria, and jointly administers Pima County Historic Preservation Bond projects within the City. The Historic Preservation Office also provides training and information on historic preservation laws, compliance procedures, rehabilitation standards, and financial incentives, and it conducts educational outreach to strengthen community appreciation of Tucson’s rich heritage and historic resources.

Pasqua Yaqui Tribal Historic Preservation Office
Current Tribal Historic Preservation Officer is Karl Hoerig.

Pima County Historic Preservation Office
The Pima County Cultural Resources & Historic Preservation Office honors the rich history, cultural diversity, living traditions, and regional character, all of which define a collective cultural heritage and community identity, where Native American, Spanish Colonial, Mexican, and American traditions intersect with the natural environment to create a unique, multi-storied cultural landscape heritage by working to preserve cultural and historical properties, including ancestral sites, traditional cultural places, historic buildings, districts, objects, living traditions, and working landscapes.

Tohono O’odham Nation Department of Cultural Affairs
Responsible for the identification and protection of Cultural Resources on the Tohono O’odham Nation and on Traditional use Lands. Interpretation and Enforcements of Federal, State, and Tribal Laws relating to Cultural Resources on the Tohono O’odham Nation and on Traditional-Use Lands.

California

California Missions Foundation (CMF)
The California Missions Foundation (CMF) is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to preserve and protect California’s 21 missions. CMF raises money to fund stabilization, conservation, and research projects.

California Preservation Foundation
The California Preservation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) supporting historic resources in California. They host educational webinars, maintain a directory of consultants, and offer preservation assistance for select projects

California State Library
The California State Library has an extensive history and collection of information on California State History. They house collections from Mexico and provide free and open access to government information

California State Office of Historic Preservation (OHP)
The California State Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) is responsible for administering federally and state mandated historic preservation programs. They assist with the identification, evaluation, and registration of historic properties through partnership with local, state, federal, and tribal agencies, non-profit organizations, and the public.

LA Conservancy
The LA Conservancy is a non-profit organization that supports education and advocacy to recognize, preserve, and revitalize the historic, architectural, and cultural resources of Los Angeles County. They maintain a watch list of threatened historic resources, as well as a professional directory.

Los Angeles City Planning Office of Historic Resources (OHR)
The Office of Historic Resources works to integrate historic preservation in Los Angeles’s long-range planning and development projects. They also manage the City’s historic resource inventory and oversee the City’s historic districts.

Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP)
The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP) is a nonprofit organization that stewards historic places in Santa Barbara, preserving unique structures and also sharing the layered histories and cultural traditions that give them meaning.

Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO)
Save Our Heritage Organisation is a San Diego County based nonprofit organization that manages and operates historic sites and resources. They provide technical assistance to public and private agencies.

Society for California Archaeology
The Society for California Archaeology is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to research, understanding, interpreting, and conserving California heritage. They uphold professional standards for archaeology within California through publications, training, and grant opportunities.

New Mexico

Albuquerque Community Foundation
The Albuquerque Community Foundation serves the Greater Albuquerque Metropolitan Area and works to serve the community by mobilizing and stewarding resources to create equitable opportunities. The foundation prioritizes education, environmental and historic preservation, arts and culture, economic and workforce development, human services, health, and animal welfare. Organizations within the Greater Albuquerque Metropolitan Area are invited to apply.

ArchDiocese of Santa Fe: Office of Historic-Artistic Patrimony & Archives
The Archdiocesan Archives collects, organize, and preserves historic records relating to the archdiocese of Santa Fe and the Catholic Church.

City of Santa Fe Historic Preservation Division (HPD)
The City of Santa Fe HPD exists to assist community members living in one of the City’s five historic districts with modifications to their properties. The HPD staff administers the City’s ordinances for the historic and archaeological review districts.

Cornerstones Community Partnerships
Established in 1986, Cornerstones Community Partnerships assists communities in the preservation of historic structures, promotes the use of centuries old building practices, and supports the continuum of cultural values and heritage unique to this region. The work is carried out in partnership with Hispanic and Native American communities throughout New Mexico, neighboring southwestern states, and northern Mexico. Cornerstones’ community-based approach fosters the involvement of youth, supports strong, unified communities, and helps ensure that cultural traditions and heritage are passed on to future generations.

Historical Society of New Mexico (HSM)
HSNM works to disseminate knowledge of New Mexico and the Southwest borderlands history through outreach, publications and research, and encourages the preservation of historic objects and property through grant programs.

Neuvo Mexico Profundo
Nuevo Mexico Profundo is a 501(c)(3) that collaborates with communities, tribes, and institutions to help restore historic churches and conserve santero art. In addition to fundraising and conservation, they provide educational tours of historic New Mexico churches and host special events such as candle-lit church concerts.

New Mexico Historic Preservation Division
The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division is part of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. The Historic Preservation Division oversees the State Register of Cultural Properties and reviews and approves state income tax credits for rehabilitation and stabilization projects. Additionally, they have several grants under their Cultural Properties Restoration Fund and the Certified Local Government Program.

Santa Fe Community Foundation
Since 1981, the Santa Fe Community Foundation has been dedicated to improving the health and vitality of Northern New Mexico. Focusing on local communities, indigenous life, arts and culture, they fund and collaborate with local nonprofits and connect grantseekers to funding opportunities.

The New Mexico State Library
The New Mexico State Library has an archive of state and federal documents and southwestern resources.

The Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF)
HSFF works to preserve, protect and promote historic properties and diverse cultural heritage of the Santa Fe area, and to educate the public about Santa Fe’s history and the importance of preservation. They have a collection of archival materials and sponsor preservation trades internships.

Texas

Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment’s Elevate Program (AACME)
AACME supports the production, operation, and administration of culturally rich programs in Austin Texas. This includes the Heritage Preservation Grant which promotes tourism through historic preservation projects and activities rooted in local history and heritage. Awards can be used for heritage events or capital improvement projects.

East Texas Communities Foundation (ETCF)
ETCF supports donor investment in communities, promotes philanthropy, and helps build permanent endowments for the region. They often have several grant opportunities available that support arts and culture, religious institutions, and community education opportunities.

Coastal Bend Community Foundation (CBCF)
CBCF is a public charity that serves the Coastal Bend region of Texas. Through grant making to non profits and permanent charitable funds, they provide support for a wide range of community-based projects.

Preservation Texas
Preservation Teas is a 501(c)(3) that provides technical assistance to document, protect, and promote historic places. They also provide direct investments and grants to historic sites. They provide educational resources for the general public, organizations, and agencies active in historic preservation on public policy, legislative, legal, and economic development issues.

Texas Historical Commission
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is the state agency for historic preservation. THC works to preserve Texas history by administering the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark designations, grant and funding resources, and by administering state and federal historic tax credits.

Texas Historical Foundation
The Texas Historical Foundation (THC) helps preserve Texas history by conserving artifacts, restoring buildings, and archiving documents. They sponsor yearly grants for Texas-based preservation projects, including for restoration and preservation projects.

University of Texas Austin – Historic Preservation Program
UT Austin’s Historic Preservation Program often partners with the National Park Service to document and assess historic structures. They may be available to provide assistance on heritage projects.

University of Texas at San Antonio – Center for Cultural Sustainability
The Center for Cultural Sustainability conducts research on heritage resilience and cultural sustainability. They may be able to provide assistance on heritage projects, including research, documentation, assessments of cultural assets, and master planning.

Institutions of Higher Education

University of Arizona Drachman Institute
The purpose of the Preservation Studies program is to educate students in the preservation of the built environment as part of a comprehensive conservation ethic. The curricular program, which leads to a Certificate in Preservation Studies, is interdisciplinary, inter-institutional, and international in scope.

University of Arizona Office of Ethnohistorical Research
In addition to the approximate 8,000 secondary works on history, anthropology, and ecology of the region, the OER is host to the Documentary Relations of the Southwest Master Index, a computerized index to over 17,000 document clusters dating from the 1540s through the 1820s. The DRSW Master Index includes a precis for each document cluster. It is searchable by a variety of fields: Persons, Places, Ethnic Groups, and Military Groups, and is considered to be a premiere on-line source for Spanish Colonial history. OER is home to the Southwest Missions Research Center which produces the journal SMRC Revista several times a year.

University of New Mexico School of Architecture + Planning
The University of New Mexico School of Architecture + Planning’s Historic Preservation Program often partners with the National Park Service to expose students to hand-son fieldwork and research opportunities.

University of Texas Center for Inter-American and Border Studies
The Center for Inter-American and Border Studies uniquely contributes to the fulfillment of UTEP’s mission by conducting and promoting research, academic programs, and public outreach on themes related to Inter-American and Border Studies. These distinctive themes include culture and language, the arts, economics, trade, society, history, ecosystems and environment, health, and education in the Americas and the border region. The Center is especially dedicated to the accomplishment of these distinctive goals through partnerships within and across national boundaries.

Private Organizations

Professional Organizations, Programs, and Advisory Councils

Alliance for Historic Landscape Preservation
The Alliance for Historic Landscape Preservation is a professional organization dedicated to the preservation and conservation of historic landscapes. As an advocacy group, it works to educate the public about historic landscapes and values through policy development, teaching, and publications.

National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (NATHPO)
NATHPO is a non-profit membership organization of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPOs) that supports and encourages Tribal historic preservation programs. They provide guidance to preservation officials, elected representatives, and the public about national historic preservation legislation, policies, and regulations. They promote Tribal sovereignty, develop partnerships, and advocate for Tribes in governmental activities on preservation and funding issues.

National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers
The National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers is the professional association of the State government officials who carry out the national historic preservation program as delegates of the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended.

National Council for Preservation Education
The National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE) was established as a non-profit educational corporation chartered in the District of Columbia and committed to these objectives:

Encouraging and assisting in the development and improvement of historic preservation education programs and endeavors in the United States and elsewhere;
Coordinating efforts related to preservation education with public and private organizations and interested individuals;
Facilitating the collection, exchange and dissemination of information and ideas concerning preservation education;
Creating public awareness of endeavors in preservation education.

Society for American Archaeology
The mission of the Society for American Archaeology (SAA) is to expand understanding and appreciation of humanity’s past as achieved through systematic investigation of the archaeological record. The society leads the archaeological community by promoting research, stewardship of archaeological resources, public and professional education, and the dissemination of knowledge. To serve the public interest, SAA seeks the widest possible engagement with all segments of society, including governments, educators, and indigenous peoples, in advancing knowledge and enhancing awareness of the past.

Society for Historical Archaeology
Formed in 1967, the Society for Historical Archaeology (SHA) is the largest scholarly group concerned with the archaeology of the modern world. The focus of the society is the era since the beginning of European exploration. SHA promotes scholarly research and the dissemination of knowledge concerning historical archaeology. The society is specifically concerned with the identification, excavation, interpretation, and conservation of sites and materials on land and underwater. Geographically the society emphasizes the New World, but also includes European exploration and settlement in Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

Society of Architectural Historians
The Society of Architectural Historians promotes the study, interpretation, and conservation of architecture, design, landscapes, and urbanism worldwide. They publish print and digital resources, organize annual conferences, study tours, and graduate student programs, award fellowships and grants, and advocate on preservation issues.

Non-Profit Organizations

Archeological Conservancy
The Archaeological Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that identifies, acquires, and preserves archaeological sites in the U.S. Following acquisition of archaeological sites, they develop long-term management plans to study and protect resources, ultimately working towards the conservation of individual sites and public education of historic resources.

Cornerstones Community Partnerships
Established in 1986, Cornerstones Community Partnerships assists communities in the preservation of historic structures, promotes the use of centuries old building practices, and supports the continuum of cultural values and heritage unique to this region. The work is carried out in partnership with Hispanic and Native American communities throughout New Mexico, neighboring southwestern states, and northern Mexico. Cornerstones’ community-based approach fosters the involvement of youth, supports strong, unified communities, and helps ensure that cultural traditions and heritage are passed on to future generations..

National Trust for Historic Preservation – National Fund for Sacred Places
The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) is a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to preserving buildings and telling stories. They have several grant opportunities to support preservation projects. In particular, the National Fund for Sacred Places was established in 2016 to support vibrant congregations in historic sacred places. They offer technical and financial support through partnerships with Partners for Sacred Places.

Partners for Sacred Places
Founded in 1989, Partners for Sacred Places is a national, non-sectarian nonprofit organization focused on building the capacity of congregations of historic sacred places to better serve their communities. They can assist with grants and funding, provide guidance for using spaces for new purposes, and work with communities to demonstrate the public value of sacred places. Their staff consists of architects, historic preservationists, clergy, community members, and funding specialists.

Preservation Action
Preservation Action is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created in 1974 to serve as the national grassroots lobby for historic preservation. Preservation Action seeks to make historic preservation a national priority by advocating to all branches of the federal government for sound preservation policy and programs through a grassroots constituency empowered with information and training and through direct contact with elected representatives.

Preservation Directory
On online resources for historic preservation and cultural resource management. Preservation Directory contains grant and funding information, job positions, preservation events and conferences, and more.

Project Resources

Funding

Mellon Foundation: Monuments Project
The Mellon Foundation aims to build just communities enriched by meaning and guided by critical thinking. Through grantmaking, they invest in, and support ideas and organizations that contribute to a more connected, creative, and just society. In particular, the Monuments Project is a $500 million commitment to expand and explore the nation’s commemorative landscape by supporting public projects that reflect the breadth and complexity of American stories and communities.

Getty Conservation Institute
The Getty Conservation Institute serves professionals working to conserve the world’s cultural heritage through scientific research, education and training, field projects, and shared knowledge. They have a breadth of research and conservation resources on a variety of topics, including built heritage and art, as well as a large research collection. Additionally, they offer a variety of funding resources for different projects and initiatives.

National Fund for Sacred Places
The National Fund for Sacred Places funds grants for community-serving congregations, and those of historic, cultural, or architectural significance.

National Trust for Historic Preservation: Southwest Intervention Fund National Trust for Historic Preservation: Southwest Intervention Fund
The National Trust for Historic Preservation funds several grant opportunities. The Southwest Intervention Fund is intended to further preservation efforts of the traditional cultures of the southwest region in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, West Texas, and Utah. The fund supports preservation planning efforts.

National Trust for Historic Preservation Funds (NTPF)
Grants from NTPF encourage preservation at the local level by supporting on-going preservation work and providing seed money for preservation projects.

NPS: Save America’s Treasures Grants
The Save America’s Treasures Grants funds preservation and/or conservation work on nationally significant properties and/or collections. The grant is open to non-profit organizations, units of state or local governments, federally-recognized tribes, and educational institutions. Grants are not available for work on sites or collections owned by the NPS.

NPS: Tribal Heritage Grants
Established under the National Historic PReservation Act of 1966, the Tribal Heritage Grant supports cultural and historic preservation projects for recognized Tribes.

Youth Engagement and Job Opportunities

American Conservation Experience (ACE)
ACE is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing environmental service opportunities to help restore America’s public lands. Members gain field and professional development skills while working alongside representatives from the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other agencies.

Emerging Professionals in Conservation (EPIC)
Established under the American Conservation Experience, EPIC is an individual placement opportunity for young adults to work with natural and cultural resources. In addition to partnering with federal agencies, EPIC partners with private sector, non-profit and state agencies.

Great Basin Institute
Founded in 1998 at the University of Nevada, the Great Basin Institute helps make positive environmental change across the western U.S. They partner with federal agencies to help steward public lands, and often have seasonal and project-based employment opportunities.

PreserveNet
Established in 1994 under Cornell University, PreserveNet is an internet-based resource containing professional and educational opportunities. It is a component of the National Council for Preservation Education, which frequently sponsors internships for emerging cultural resource professionals in partnership with the National Park Service.

Student Conservation Association (SCA)
The Student Conservation Association is a national non-profit that offers a range of programs that provide hands-on conservation experiences. They focus on wildlife management, park & habitat resilience, education & community outreach, historic preservation, natural resources, land & water conservation, and recreation management