The 57th National U.S. Park
1 February 2002 - 5:00am
A unique public-private collaboration will will create America's newest national park and ensure the vast aquifer will be protected forever.
The U.S. took a significant step toward acquiring its 57th national park yesterday when the Nature Conservancy announced that it had signed an agreement to purchase historic Baca Ranch, which borders Colorado's Great Sand Dunes National Monument and Preserve.
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Baca Ranch purchase paves way for new park
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The Denver Post, January 31, 2002
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