Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

AbbreviationGGNPC
Formation1981
TypeNonprofit organization
Purpose"To preserve the Golden Gate National Parks, enhance the experiences of park visitors, and build a community dedicated to conserving the parks for the future."
HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Location
Region served
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Membership
14,000[1]
President & CEO
Chris Lehnertz[2]
Websiteparksconservancy.org

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy[3] is a nonprofit cooperating association that supports park stewardship and conservation in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area—the most visited national park in the U.S.[4]

Recognized as one of the largest park partners in the country,[5] the Parks Conservancy has provided nearly $300 million[6] in aid to support San Francisco Bay Area parks including the Presidio of San Francisco, Crissy Field, Muir Woods National Monument, Lands End, and Alcatraz Island. The organization has received a Three-Star Charity rating from Charity Navigator.[7]

  1. ^ "Accomplishments". GGNPC. 25 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Christine S. Lehnertz". 17 April 2019.
  3. ^ "About". GGNPC. 24 July 2017.
  4. ^ Hetter, Katia (March 7, 2014). "Millions flocked to national parks last year, despite shutdown". CNN.com.
  5. ^ Pogash, Carol (April 24, 2014). "A Partnership to Help the Tallest Residents in Yosemite Park". New York Times.
  6. ^ Vietor, Francesca (September 6, 2013). "An Icon in Our Midst: A Tribute to Greg Moore". Huffington Post.
  7. ^ "Charity Navigator Rating – Golden Gate National Park Conservancy". Retrieved 2015-04-10.