# Protecting Our Parks with Paul Coussan

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Published: 2026-07-27T16:16:32+00:00
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## Resource

Today we're joined by Paul Coussan, Vice President of Government Relations at the National Park Foundation, where he oversees efforts to lead, direct, and manage the Foundation’s government affairs portfolio. In this role, Paul engages with the Executive Branch and Congress as a trusted voice advocating for federal dollars to protect and enhance national parks.

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