Zion Natural History Association

“A copy of the 990 will be provided to board members for review prior to filing.”

“The board is asked to disclose any potential conflicts at each board meeting.”

“Compensation is approved by the board and follows similar compensation levels for like positions outside the organization.”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

“The zion forever project enhances the visitor experience at zion national park, cedar breaks national monument, pipe spring national monument, and dixie national forest through education, conservation, and community engagement. Our key activities include funding and managing educational programs, preserving natural and cultural resources, supporting research and conservation initiatives, and building partnerships with local communities and organizations. We are committed to providing the zion experience for everyone, now and forever. Notable achievements include our backing preof zion's all-electric shuttle fleet, the conservation of hundreds of acres adjacent to the park, the opening of cedar breaks new visitor center, and a strategic partnership with dixie national forest that includes a new retail operation supporting usfs projects across more than 2 million acres of national forest”

“Form 990 - organization's mission or most significant activities - continued the forever project collaborates with federal agencies, state and local governments, gateway communities, and public land visitors to create connections to the zion regional landscape leading to lifelong stewardship. Form 990 - organization's mission - continued and works towards a sustainable future for the zion region. The zion national park forever project invests in three distinct strategy areas, directly supporting projects and initiatives focuesed on improving today, informing tomorrow, and protecting forever.”

“Improving today equipping parks with resources that immediately influence and elevate daily operations and visitor experiences. Key initiatives included ongoing investment in zion's eastern gateway and working toward the opening of the zion national park discovery center in 2026. This new visitor hub will connect guests with the landscape and the national park service, offer unique educational and recreational opportunities, and provide essential utilities and resources, including transportation to the remote gateway. Other major projects involved continued funding for vital in-park stakeholder gatherings and ongoing support for cedar breaks national monuments new visitor center, which opened in august 2024. Zion forever leads a regional recreation management plan, culminating efforts to enhance recreation opportunities across several agencies and public lands. For more information, check out our annual field guide at zionpark.org.”

“Informing tomorrow - a focus on park and education resources aimed at elevating the next generation of park leaders and stewards while inspiring a hopeful future. Examples of this season's work include funding for the junior ranger programs at zion, cedar breaks, and pipe spring, reaching more than 40,000 junior rangers; funding for the parks distance learning program that broadcasts to students in the u.s.; and support for teacher workshops that provide educators with essential ongoing training. Continued support for our flagship concrete-to-canyon program invites title i students from las vegas to experience the park for their first time. Zion forever also funds regional initiatives to bring students into the park and rangers into classrooms. To learn more, read our annual field guide at zionpark.org.”

“In 2024, the zion forever project focused on several critical initiatives to enhance the visitor experience and conserve the natural and cultural heritage of our supported parks and monuments. Significant accomplishments included: zion forever proudly continued its commitment to preserving the stunning landscapes and vibrant ecosystems of cedar breaks national monument. This support included the opening of a much-anticipated new visitor center, designed to enhance the visitor experience while minimizing environmental impact. Alongside this milestone, we funded critical employee housing and infrastructure projects, expanded educational programs to deepen visitor connections to the monuments natural and cultural heritage, and reinforced our commitment to dark sky preservation, ensuring the night skies above cedar breaks remain among the clearest in the world. Together, these efforts underscore our mission to safeguard this remarkable landscape for future generations. Pipe spring national monument funding supported various events and programs that celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the area, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of this unique historical site, bringing together diverse communities, offering educational experiences, and promoting the preservation of both paiute and pioneer histories. Zion education initiatives: we continue to provide all of the funding for zion's education initiatives, which include distance learning programs that broadcast globally, bringing zion and zion rangers into classrooms around the world. Our junior ranger program engages 38,000 children annually, helping them explore and learn about the park. Additionally, our flagship programs like "concrete to canyon" bring title 1 children into the park for their first zion experience and fund rangers to visit local title 1 classrooms, providing invaluable educational experiences. We also fund the local southern utah university (suu) intergovernmental internship cooperative (iic), which places students in public land positions across the region, offering hands-on experience and fostering the next generation of conservation leaders. Funding for search and rescue (sar) training programs: in 2024, we provided essential funding for various search and rescue (sar) training programs, enhancing the capabilities and preparedness of our responders. These comprehensive trainings covered basic sar techniques, climbing and rappelling, swift water rescue, and psychological training. Acknowledging the tough conditions and challenging scenarios that sar teams encounter, we also emphasized mental health support for responders and caretakers. These programs ensure that our sar teams are not only equipped with the essential technical skills but also possess the emotional resilience needed to cope with the stresses of being on-site during critical incidents. This funding has significantly improved the safety and effectiveness of our sar operations, benefiting both the responders and the communities they serve. Additionally, zion forever project offers free and confidential access to professional mental health support for national park service (nps) employees, zion forever staff, volunteers, and interns. This initiative includes weekly, hour-long sessions with licensed therapists focused on trauma therapy, stress management, and overall mental well-being. The program is part of a larger commitment to fostering a resilient and supportive workplace culture for zion forever and the national park staff.”

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