Northwest PARC was officially launched in 2008 in Missoula, Montana. Northwest PARC members include individuals from state, provincial and federal agencies, conservation organizations, museums, pet trade industry, nature centers, zoos, energy industry, universities, herpetological organizations, research laboratories, forest industries, and environmental consultants. Members of Northwest PARC are committed to promoting amphibian and reptile conservation.

PARC Mission:

To conserve amphibians, reptiles and their habitats as integral parts of our ecosystem and culture through proactive and coordinated public/private partnerships.

PARC Is:

-a diverse group of like-minded citizens, professionals, and organizations
-an open forum for discussing herpetofaunal conservation
-a national and international conservation network
-a resource for everyone who values herpetofauna and their habitats
-based on local, regional, and national efforts
-an advocate of inclusive reptile and amphibian conservation

PARC Is Not:

-a competitor
-a funding organization
-a policy maker

PARC Is a Unique Conservation Network:

-PARC includes all reptiles and amphibians
-PARC is habitat focused
-PARC includes all individuals, organizations, and agencies that have an interest in reptile and amphibian conservation
-PARC focuses on endangered and threatened species and keeping common native species common