Crater Lake National Park Trust

ByCarolyn S. Hill, executive director

March 2013

A report about the Trust, its vision, and the cooperative partnership with the National Park Service, Travel Southern

Oregon, Travel Oregon, and others to establish a sister park in China for Crater Lake.

Prepared for: The 17th annual Travel Southern Oregon Tourism Marketing Symposium

strengthening the Park as a vital resource for education, inspiration, and discovery

helping people develop meaningful connections with the Park

increasing positive media coverage of the Park’s resources and programs

developing local and regional support for funding capital improvement and visitor services programs

The Crater Lake National Park Trust was formed during planning for the Park’s 100th anniversary in 2002. The Trust works to ensure a future in which the Park is widely recognized as an Oregon icon and national treasure, and in which the Park serves as a thriving laboratory and classroom. The Trust works to encourage gifts, grants, and other contributions. The Trust became an independent 501c3 in 2006.

Transformation of a 1930’s-era National Park building into the Science & Learning Center

A thriving wellspring for research, a proving ground for educational techniques, and a source of inspiration for artists.

Classroom at Crater LakeMore than 5,000 students annually Investigate geology, climate change, watersheds, flora and fauna, and more.

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China Sister Park

Located on the junction of Fujian and Jiangxi, Mount Wuyi is a famous scenic spot bearing red cliffs, lofty peaks, a deep and secluded valley, caves and fantastic rock peaks.

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