The 57th National U.S. Park

A unique public-private collaboration will will create America's newest national park and ensure the vast aquifer will be protected forever.

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February 1, 2002, 5:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

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.

Thanks to Grist Magazine

FULL STORY: Baca Ranch purchase paves way for new park

Thursday, January 31, 2002 in The Denver Post

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