Partners

Navigating the Yampa River in 2010 in Dinosaur National Monument (Colorado and Utah)

NPS/Bill Hansen

Water Resources Division works closely with partners to protect water in the National Park Service. These partners include:

NPS-USGS Water Quality Assessment and Monitoring Partnership Program

The National Park Service partners with the U.S. Geological Survey for geological, hydrological, and biological expertise; to plan and carry out water-related research projects; and operate data-gathering stations to support park-unit water management.

U.S. Department of Justice

This agency provides legal advice to the National Park Service and represents the National Park Service in court proceedings and administrative hearings.

U.S. Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor

This agency provides legal advice to the National Park Service and represents the National Park Service in court proceedings and administrative hearings.

National Park Service Planning and Special Studies office to represent water interests in national planning activities. Water Resources staff participate on the national Planning Leadership Group helping to develop direction, guidance, and standards to address park planning needs.

The National Wild and Scenic Rivers System was created by Congress in 1968 to preserve certain rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations.