Interior Deputy Secretary Lynn Scarlett will host a "listening session" in Lakewood Wednesday seeking suggestions and ideas on President Bush’s National Park Centennial Initiative.

Scarlett will be available from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sheraton Denver West Hotel, Bergen Park Conference Room on the second floor at 360 Union Boulevard.

The session is one in a series being held around the country to discuss the proposal that would provide up to $3 billion in new public and private investment during the next ten years to reinvigorate and strengthen national parks by the National Park Service’s 100th birthday in 2016.

Participants are being asked to focus their comments on three vital questions:

• Imagine you, your children, or future generations enjoying national parks in 2016 and beyond. What are your hopes and expectations?

• What role do you think national parks should play in the lives of Americans and visitors from around the world?

• What are the signature projects and programs that you think should be highlighted for completion over the next 10 years?

From the session discussions, the Interior Department and the National Park Service will identify signature projects and programs, set specific performance goals and report to the President by May 31st.

Comments are taken online through April 2 at: www.nps.gov/2016.