Staffing Shortages at National Parks Raise Safety and Visitor Concerns

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Visitors to U.S. national parks are experiencing reduced services and safety concerns due to significant staffing cuts following the Trump administration's layoffs, with fewer rangers and seasonal workers available during peak summer months, raising worries about safety and park maintenance.
Topics:nation#environment#federal-layoffs#national-parks#staffing-cuts#trump-administration#visitor-impact
- ‘Hire back park staff’: Visitors feel the pinch of Trump’s layoffs at National Park Service CNN
- Why staffing cuts to national parks could pose safety concerns for summer visitors CBS News
- Park Service Is Left Short-Staffed in Peak Travel Season The New York Times
- 'One really bad storm away': Shenandoah National Park staffing unclear as summer crowds surge The Northern Virginia Daily
- 'Truly devastating': National parks lost nearly a quarter of permanent workforce SFGATE
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