"It is a tremendous honor to receive an award named for my dear friend Bruce Vento. Bruce's tireless work in Congress helped Americans to protect hundreds of thousands of acres of our public lands for future generations. Thank you for this great honor, and thank you to the National Park Trust for all that you do to preserve, protect, and enhance our public lands and national parks."
- Congressman George Miller, June 6, 2007

"The urgency of your work, in my view, is no better articulated than in my great and wonderful state of Arizona . . . You are doing such wonderful work that would not otherwise be done . . . You've embarked on projects and preserved great national treasures that would not have been done so today if it had not been for your efforts and for that I am exceedingly and everlastingly grateful."
- Senator John McCain, June 8, 2006

"We sometimes forget how bound we are to nature, in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the roads on which we traverse, the parks, the open spaces; we are connected. And any damage is irretrievable to nature. . . . We can be very grateful to National Park Trust, because you give land to parks, refuges, wildlife, historical monuments; you preserve all of those for all of us."
- Connie Morella, Former Congresswoman

"Inholdings are certainly a challenge. But our partners, the National Park Trust being one of them, have helped us meet that challenge many times."
- Fran Mainella, Director, National Park Service

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

"Even when no one else was willing to take on stewardship of this land, the National Park Trust not only accepted the role of steward, but also helped bridge the gap between public and private interests to preserve this land for the public's benefit,"
- District Judge Lee Fowler, Chair
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Advisory Committee

"The National Park Service wants to thank you for your long-term commitment to the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve [and] we look forward to our continued partnership."
- Robert Stanton, Director, National Park Service (1999)

"As we look forward to a new partnership with the Kansas Park Trust and the Nature Conservancy's Kansas Chapter, we will always be appreciative to the National Park Trust for the critical role they have played in the preserve's establishment and initial development"
- Steve Miller, Superintendent,
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (2005)

"I am honored to be called 'the father of the Everglades." But part of the credit goes to groups like the National Park Trust. Every member of Congress should watch after their national parks, too. It is part of their duty and their legacy."
- Bob Graham, Former Senator from Florida

"We appreciate the work of the National Park Trust in bringing this acquisition to completion. NPT got this moving when negotiations had reached an impasse, and helped both the NPS and the owner stay focused."
- Gary Candelaria, Superintendent, Wrangell St. Elias, Alaska

"The outstanding contributions of the National Park Trust are especially noteworthy."
- Rep. Ralph Regula, Former Chair, House Interior
Appropriations Subcommittee

"We would like to take this opportunity to thank you, our friends at the National Park Trust, for your cooperation during the negotiation and purchase, for the benefit of historic preservation and community enrichment, of the last parcel of land and undisturbed site line associated with the Fort Stevens Battlefield."
- Charles Powell, Military Road School Alumni Association
President

"The NPS is deeply grateful for your donation of Estate Concordia. It is gratifying to have the privilege of cooperating with the National Park Trust (NPT), our partner, to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country."
- Patricia A. Hooks, Regional Director, Southeast Region,
National Park Service

"The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site will be expanded as a result of legislation authorizing the National Park Service to accept by donation from the National Park Trust the property known as the Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home at Knob Creek."
- Carl Howell Jr., President, Preservation of Lincoln's
Kentucky Heritage, Inc.

"As the population of the Coachella Valley continues to grow and expand toward the park, the value of NPT's donation to Joshua Tree and the American public will only grow over time. The NPT donation will protect public access to this beautiful section of the park,"
- Superintendent, Ernie Quintana, Joshua Tree National Park

"I want to express my sincere gratitude for the assistance of the National Park Trust in our recent purchase of land for Fort Union Trading Post NHS. Only through the funds provided by the Trust were we able to complete this transaction."
- Superintendent Andrew E. Banta, Fort Union Trading Post NHS

"I think what the National Park Trust has done is admirable. This particular refuge is very high profile and was a very good selection. The partnership between NPT and the Fish and Wildlife Service in Denver, CO has been very helpful and I'm hoping it takes another step forward."
- Harvey Wittmier, Chief, Division of Realty of the Fish and
Wildlife Services

"This is a prime stretch of undeveloped land along the Mississippi River in the Metropolitan Area. Thanks again for the support of the National Park Trust in this acquisition! It is a beautiful stretch of bluff land with spectacular views."
- JoAnn Kyral, Superintendent, MNRRA