What to know about national park layoffs and potential closures
The U.S. Department of the Interior said no parks are expected to close in the summer, but park rangers warned of reduced hours and services.
Native News Online7d
Layoffs at National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service Raise Concern Over Sacred Lands
Recent layoffs within the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service could significantly affect national parks across ...
The New York Times8d
Trump’s Cuts Could Make Parks and Forests More Dangerous, Employees Say
But, since Thursday, at least 3,000 employees have been laid off across the United States Forest Service and the National Park Service, part of a wave of Trump administration cuts to the ...
NBC Montana5d
'A cascading effect' Forest Service, Park Service workers who lost jobs amid mass layoffs
When Allison Borges was hired on as a weeds specialist with the U.S. Forest Service in May 2024, she was thrilled. She moved ...
How Trump's mass government layoffs are affecting U.S. national parks
Those are just some of the impacts being felt at United States national parks in the wake of the Trump administration’s ...
National Park Service in Turmoil After 1,000 Staff Abruptly Cut
An advocacy group is gravely concerned about forced exits of hundreds of rangers, interpreters, and administrative staff in U ...
National Park ranger fired from "dream job" on Valentine's Day pens emotional viral letter: "Things are not ok"
"I am the defender of your public lands and waters ... I am the highlight of your child's school day ... I am tired of waking ...
Inside Climate News4d
Chaotic Moment for National Parks, Forest Service as Staff Cuts Threaten Public Lands Management
Garbett was in the midst of preparations for another season when he got an email from the Forest Service saying all ...
Why a mind-blowing destination in Oregon never became a national park
Oftentimes, visitors to Silver Falls can’t help but notice that the place gives off distinct national park vibes. Park ...
How federal layoffs are impacting national parks, from reduced hours to safety fears
Some 1,000 NPS employees were fired, and hiring for seasonal positions was delayed. Here's what to know about the impacts ...