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Maintenance Backlog
President Bush and Interior Secretary Gale Norton are committed to caring for our National Parks and protecting them for the enjoyment of Americans now and into the future. Tremendous headway has been made in addressing the Park's deferred maintenance backlog. Since 2002, some $2.9 billion has been provided to address the backlog. Overall, the President has proposed more than $760 million annually over five years to address the backlog.
Approximately 900 repair and rehabilitation projects were begun in America's parks in 2001/2002. Another 500 projects are being tackled in 2003. Park Rangers are also playing an increasing role in ensuring a safe visit in National Parks. The Department of Interior through the National Park Service is working hard to restore facilities, improve landscape health, enhance visitor opportunities, and inspire volunteers to join in preserving these wonderful places.
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Park Facility Management

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1849 C Street, NW
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Last Updated on 10/09/03