Third Fundamentals for Natural Resource Management course begins at Albright Training Center. Pulling Together Initiative awards combined federal and nonfederal grants to six park projects aimed at the control of invasive plant species. Canon U.S.A., Inc., through National Park Foundation, funds 17 park resource management projects under its Expedition Into The Parks program. April NPS participates in congressional briefing on the threat of exotic and noxious plant species.
Director announces annual awards for natural resource stewardship.
Four pilot CESUs recommended. Environmental Contaminants Encyclopedia, summarizing 118 toxic elements, compounds, and products, available on World Wide Web. May Director Stanton forwards outline of proposed Natural Resource Initiative to Secretary Babbitt. New training manager for natural resources, Bob Karotko, on duty at Albright Training Center. June President signs Executive Order 13089, providing for greater protection of coral reefs.