During his interview, Secretary Salazar mentioned that there will be more than 10,000+ new jobs created within the Department of the Interior in the upcoming years. When asked about what he thought about Buddy Bison, the Secretary smiled and said that he really liked Buddy Bison and that the program is a fun way to connect kids to our parks. The Secretary further commented that Buddy Bison has been with him to Yellowstone and Yosemite National Parks.

The interview is the first in a series organized by NPT, which will teach young people important lessons about our parks and their rich culture and history. The interviews will be featured in our new student e-newsletter and will include stories, photos and other creative work submitted by students across the country. To submit your Buddy Bison inspired work for consideration, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

NPT has selected to date, fifteen Where's Buddy Bison Been?™  Pilot Schools, including six Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) schools in Washington D.C plus six Expeditionary Learning Schools to be chosen from across the country in the next two months. This will result in a total of twenty-two schools with 3,200 children impacted by this new initiative! Keep an eye out for our new student e-newsletter on our website!

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