National Parks are one of our nation's most treasured assets. Last year over 330 million people visited a national park, a record number.
They provide a public space where anyone, rich or poor, can share equally.
Yet, Donald Trump has empowered Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to make drastic cuts to the federal workforce across all agencies.
Can you help us fight back to protect our National Parks?
At the National Park Service, this has already resulted in the abrupt termination of 1,000 workers—with more layoffs expected.
At the National Park Service, this has already resulted in the abrupt termination of 1,000 workers—with more layoffs expected. Additionally, the administration has reportedly rescinded job offers for around 2,000 seasonal hires, just as the agency begins preparing for the busy spring and summer months.
In a typical year, the NPS brings on approximately 8,000 seasonal employees to support the high visitor demand. It’s unclear whether any will be hired this year. These temporary staffers perform essential duties, including collecting entry fees, leading tours, maintaining and repairing trails, cleaning restrooms, removing trash, and more.
Can you help us fight back to protect our National Parks?
There have been protests at all 433 National Parks across the United States. People are standing up and fighting back.
More Perfect Union went to Yosemite and Zion, where 20 workers were laid off, to capture their stories.
Visitors report long lines and even longer wait times. Trail closures, the lack of access to amenities such as bathrooms or campgrounds and even search and rescue operations could be impacted as well if appropriate staffing is not restored.
The result means less people want to come into the park which in turn means less money for the local economy. Considering National Parks alone generate more than $40 billion a year, the lost revenue will have a major impact on communities across the country.
There have been protests at all 433 National Parks across the United States. People are standing up and fighting back.
More Perfect Union went to Yosemite and Zion, where 20 workers were laid off, to capture their stories.
Visitors report long lines and even longer wait times. Trail closures, the lack of access to amenities such as bathrooms or campgrounds and even search and rescue operations could be impacted as well if appropriate staffing is not restored.
The result means less people want to come into the park which in turn means less money for the local economy. Considering National Parks alone generate more than $40 billion a year, the lost revenue will have a major impact on communities across the country.