Grand Canyon Association Dons Another Hat

Yaki Point view | Photo by Mike Buchheit

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin recently announced that the Grand Canyon Association (GCA) has been selected as the park’s official fundraising partner (a role previously held by the Grand Canyon National Park Foundation which was dissolved earlier this year).

GCA, a non-profit cooperating association serving Grand Canyon National Park since 1932, has long been a key partner in the areas of science, education and research. During its long history, GCA has provided close to $30 million in direct cash aid and in-kind services to the park. This new role will allow the organization to increase its level of support by raising much needed funds for critical park maintenance and research projects to name a few.

About Mike Buchheit

Mike Buchheit was the director of the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute for over 25 years, a professional landscape photographer and instructor, a freelance travel writer, and a popular lecturer on a wide variety of Grand Canyon-related topics. As a long-time resident, 3,000-mile hiker, and frequent river runner, the Iowa native has gained an intimate knowledge of the park that he called home.

As a long-time resident, 3,000-mile hiker, and frequent river runner, the Iowa native has gained an intimate knowledge of the park that he calls home. You can see some of his beautiful work on his Grand Canyon Prints website.