!["The coming of the 2016 centennial of the National Park System is an opportunity to restore the luster of our national parks and inspire future generations to protect these national treasures." U.S. Senator Ken Salazar, Statement on the National Park Centennial Fund Act, April 2008. The Honorable Ken Salazar was confirmed as the 50th Secretary of the Interior on January 20, 2009.](assets/graphics/sal-quote.gif)
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- News Release: Centennial Challenge 2009
- Descriptions of 2009 Projects and Programs
- Centennial Initiative 2008 Progress Report
- Centennial Initiative Overview
- 2008 Project & Program Catalog
- Summary of Centennial Strategies (8-07, pdf)
- Park and Program Centennial Strategies
- Report - Future of America's National Parks (5-31-07, pdf)
- Listening Sessions and Public Comment Summary (doc)
- Explore Your National Parks
- History of the National Park Service