The Glacier National Park Conservancy supports
the preservation of the outstanding
natural beauty and cultural heritage of
Glacier National Park for the use and
enjoyment of present and future
generations by fostering public
awareness and encouraging private
philanthropy.
In 1910, President Taft signed a bill
which established Glacier as the
country’s 10th national park. Immediate
interest and strong attendance at the
park helped to grow its infrastructure,
services and programs. Louis Warren Hill
built the European style luxury hotels
and chalets in Glacier National Park in
the early 1900’s – it was his vision
that created one of America’s first
destination resorts at Glacier National
Park.
Currently welcoming over two million
visitors per year, the task of managing
all the demands of park upkeep,
educational programs, equipment and
facilities, and other important projects
while also ensuring a positive
experience for all Glacier visitors
is a never-ending undertaking.
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In 1999, Montana Governor Racicot
convened a meeting of 14 couples who
were interested in organizing public
philanthropic support for Glacier
National Park. The Fund was established
that same year. Louis F. Hill, grandson
of former Great Northern Railroad
President Louis Warren Hill, was elected
as the Glacier National Park Conservancy’s
first chairman. In 2009, we
celebrated our 10th anniversary with the
kick-off of its Centennial Campaign to
support the park’s centennial in 2010.
Not only did we help raise monies for a
celebration of the park’s first 100
years but we will also raise monies to
support the park’s future though a
Centennial Campaign which includes the Centennial Legacy Projects.
Five of the seven Centennial Legacy
Projects have been fully funded. One
more has been partially funded. For more
information
Since
1999, the Glacier National Park Conservancy has
distributed over $3 million for
projects devoted to wildlife, natural
resource conservation, park
preservation, educational programs and visitor
experience.
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