National park layoffs hit Shenandoah National Park
The ongoing federal government layoffs are affecting Virginia national parks and forests, including Shenandoah National Park. Why it matters: Tourism to Virginia's 22 national parks, trails and historic sites contributed $1.
Over Fifty National Parks Employees Were Fired in Colorado, Rangers Claim
At least 52 of the 1,000 National Park Service employees abruptly fired by the Trump administration last month worked in Colorado, according to an unofficial tally crowdsourced by park rangers throughout the country.
If all presidents were like Trump, would the U.S. have national parks?
Yellowstone National Park turned 153 years old Saturday and some folks celebrated by rallying at the park in opposition to the Trump administration’s sweeping job cuts. "We have to stop this hostile takeover of public lands and mistreatment of their government stewards,
These national parks have been hit hardest by firings
More than 750 U.S. national park workers have been fired amid the Trump administration's purge of federal employees, per an unofficial tally shared with Axios by a park ranger. Why it matters: The firings have left fewer workers to do critical jobs ahead of the busy summer travel season,
The latest on national parks layoffs as busy season begins
As we head into the busy season for many parks, including Yosemite and Yellowstone, the National Park Service is facing heavy cuts. However, these cuts have already been met with protests. Here’s what’s happened so far.
National parks advocates urge NPS to rehire fired workers
A federal judge recently questioned the Office of Personnel Management’s authority to order the dismissal of probationary workers.
These California national parks have been hit hardest by federal firings
The firings have left parks short-staffed ahead of the busy summer travel season, including for critical lifesaving search-and-rescue missions. The big picture: More than 750 NPS employees had been fired around the country as of Tuesday,
Officials silent on reported layoffs at area national parks, National Weather Service
Talk has swirled in recent days about layoffs at Cowpens National Battlefield and other national parks in the area. Officials ...
National Park Service layoffs include employees in Williamsburg area, on Outer Banks
Three National Park Service employees have been terminated at Colonial National Historical Park and six staffers have been ...
Virginia lawmakers urge Trump administration to reverse National Parks staffing cuts
Several Virginia lawmakers recently called on the Trump administration to reverse staffing cuts at the National Park Service ...
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Shenandoah Park to ban open-air fires due to weather
SHENANDOAH, Va. (WRIC) — Due to high wind gust and low humidity throughout the area, Shenandoah National Park will be banning all park fires from 2 p.m. today March 1 to tomorrow March 2 ...
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Trump’s firing of 1,000 national park workers raises concerns about maintenance and operating hours
The Trump administration has fired about 1,000 newly hired National Park Service employees as part of its broad-based effort to downsize government.
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Virginia lawmakers react to National Park Service staffing cuts
Around 1,000 employees were recently laid off for the National Park Service, which has left many residents and lawmakers ...
Virginia's national parks are at greater risk under Trump's layoffs, lawmakers say
Virginia lawmakers say layoffs at the National Park Service will be detrimental to the state's tourism and economy.
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Adventure Races return to Shenandoah River State Park in September
Shenandoah River State Park has announced the return of the Shenandoah River Adventure Race and Shenandoah River Aquablaze, ...