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Restore Funding and Staffing for Our National Parks
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Target: Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, U.S. Congress
Goal: We call on the Department of the Interior and Congress to immediately restore funding and staffing levels for the National Park Service (NPS) to ensure the safety of visitors, the protection of natural and cultural resources, and the long-term sustainabil
Our national parks are in 'survival mode.' Following deep budget cuts and a hiring freeze imposed by the current administration, the National Park Service has lost a quarter of its permanent staff. Critical positions remain vacant, and remaining employees are stretched thin—forced to cover multiple roles, from cleaning restrooms to running visitor centers. Essential behind-the-scenes work, such as protecting endangered species, maintaining trails, and preserving historic sites, is being neglected.
At Assateague Island, all lifeguard positions are unfilled, putting public safety at risk. Across the country, parks are unable to address invasive species, repair crumbling infrastructure, or provide adequate visitor services. Despite record-breaking attendance, our parks are being asked to do more with less, undermining the very mission of the NPS to preserve these lands 'for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.'
We urge immediate action to restore full funding and staffing to the National Park Service. Our parks are a national treasure, and they deserve the resources necessary to thrive.
Key Demands
- Restore National Park Service funding to pre-2017 levels or higher to address current and future needs.
- Lift the hiring freeze and fill all vacant permanent and seasonal staff positions across the NPS.
- Ensure all visitor safety roles, such as lifeguards and first responders, are fully staffed at all parks.
- Allocate additional resources for critical conservation, maintenance, and infrastructure projects.
- Establish transparent reporting on park staffing, safety incidents, and maintenance backlogs.
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