February 20, 2025
Recent layoffs at the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service are raising concerns about the protection of culturally significant Native sites. The cuts impact about 1,000 NPS employees and 3,400 Forest Service staff, affecting park maintenance, educational programs, and conservation efforts. Sites like Effigy Mounds National Monument and Yellowstone National Park are already feeling the effects. Tribal leaders warn that reduced staffing could harm partnerships and preservation efforts.
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