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Proclamation 10011

National Park Week, 2020

This proclamation designates April 18-26, 2020 as National Park Week, encouraging Americans to celebrate national parks. It notes temporary COVID-19-related park closures, touts past and proposed infrastructure investments, and references virtual engagement opportunities.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 22945

Impact dates

  1. National Park Week ends

  2. National Park Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 18 through April 26, 2020 as National Park Week
  • Encourage all Americans to celebrate national parks by learning about natural, cultural, and historical heritage

Timeline

Immediate

  • National Park Week declared for April 18-26, 2020

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • COVID-19 park closures create tension between commemorative purpose and public access
  • Document references budget proposals and past legislation but these are not directives in this proclamation
Proclamation 10011: National Park Week, 2020 · Executive Orders