UK’s Dartmoor National Park becomes CVNP sister park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park signed an international sister park arrangement with Dartmoor National Park, based in the United Kingdom.

“This arrangement will strengthen preservation, protection and research in both parks as well as bring attention to the benefits of national parks regardless of the distance between us,” said CVNP Superintendent Lisa Petit. “We look forward to exchanging knowledge and ideas with Dartmoor, our new sister park across the pond.”

The purpose of the formal sister park relationship is to promote international cooperation for the mutual benefit of the parks, provide a forum for collaboration about shared challenges, enrich the experience and training of park personnel through international exchanges and share the cultural and social values of both countries. 

The two parks are similar in that they are open and lived-in spaces near metropolitan areas that offer recreational activities such as biking and kayaking. Both also work with partners and local communities on environmental restoration projects and to create and improve welcoming spaces for all visitors. 

Dartmoor leaders were especially inspired by the environmental comeback story of the Cuyahoga River and the philanthropic support of the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park. ∞