This is a complete listing of the laws, policies, and regulations that affect management of Glacier Bay. For a shorter, more readable list see basic park regulations.
Federal Laws Laws are created by Congress and establish the highest order of legal authority over national parks. More...
Many laws, including the 1916 Organic Act that created the National Park Service, affect all areas managed by the National Park Service.
NPS Policies Service-wide policy for the National Park Service is developed by the Office of Policy with public input and in accordance with applicable laws. Policies dictate many of the overall directions and procedures used by all parks. More...
Did You Know?
Baneberry, a member of the buttercup family, gets its name from the Old English word “bana” which means “death.” It is aptly named, since all parts of the plant are poisonous.