NPS Oklahoma

STAY WEATHER AWARE Severe weather is possible today, May 27, 2021, across the majority of Oklahoma. Have a plan in place in the event storms occur, and always have multiple ways to receive weather alerts. Don’t worry, just be aware! ... NWS Photo #okwx

Looking for camping this Memorial Day Weekend? The campgrounds and day use areas at Chickasaw National Recreation Area are open! visit www.recreation.gov to make your reservation today! ... #nps #findyourpark #memorialday #chickasawnps

In expanding over the earth, we have extinguished many forms of life and threatened the existence of still others, greatly accelerating the natural rate of extinction. This weakens the system on which all life depends and impoverishes the quality of our life. Fortunately, many countries and groups are taking steps to stop this loss. The Department of the Interior's role is to provide undisturbed habitat in the United States where all species, including endangered ones, can co...ntinue to exist, subject only to the forces of nature. The effort to halt human-caused extinctions in the United States is guided by the Endangered Species Act of 1973. This act defines an "endangered species" as any plant or animal species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. To learn of just some of the success stories in Oklahoma, visit: https://www.fws.gov/endangered/map/state/OK.html ~ ih [Pictured: Airi Thompson’s view of a pair of whooping cranes, a semi-finalist in the K-2 category of the 2018 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest] #NPSOklahoma #EndangeredSpeciesDay See more

The first two words you see is your summer vacation this year!

How do we respect others with views different from our own? #betterconversations