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National park layoffs impact Hopewell Furnace, Valley Forge

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The layoffs are part of a push to downsize the federal workforce, but advocates say these cuts bypass Congress’ authority and hurt essential services.

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Vail Daily

Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance: Our public lands need us

I am fired up. Like many in our community, I am concerned and continually asking myself the same questions: “Who is going to clean out the trailhead restrooms and pick up the trash?” “Who is going to protect our community from a large wildfire?” “Who is going to take care of the public lands we cherish and love?: Our community is deeply connected to the public lands that surround us and our desire to care for them. We are facing a serious chall…

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WFMZ

National park layoffs impact Hopewell Furnace, Valley Forge

The layoffs are part of a push to downsize the federal workforce, but advocates say these cuts bypass Congress’ authority and hurt essential services.

4 days ago·Pennsylvania, United States

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Duluth News Tribune

Northland national parks and forests were already strained. Then came Trump administration cuts

DULUTH — The region’s national parks and forests were already stretched thin. Tom Hall, forest supervisor for Superior National Forest, told the Cook County Board of Commissioners in October that aside from seasonal firefighters, the 3 million-acre national forest in Northeastern Minnesota, which includes the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, wouldn’t hire seasonal workers to maintain portages and campsites, dig latrines and issue permits. …

4 days ago·Cherokee County, United States

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Scripps News

US national parks brace for record visitation amid mass federal layoffs

National parks are preparing for a potential record surge in visitors in 2025, which could strain already thin margins amid mass layoffs.

5 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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MSU Reporter

The dangerous side effects of the National Park Layoffs

National parks are one of the many wonders of our world. Unfortunately, due to the state of the world currently, over Valentine’s day weekend over a thousand probationary workers, including those who were park rangers, lost their jobs due to Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) trying to cut federal spending. Many Minnesota State students pursue degrees to go into this field. The Recreation and Parks Leadership Studies student…

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