National parks ordered to remove signs on Native mistreatment and climate issues

U.S. officials ordered national parks this month to remove or edit signs and displays related to the mistreatment of Native Americans, climate change and environmental protection, according to a report by Reuters citing the Washington Post. Documents reviewed by the Post show removal or edits were directed at materials in at least 17 parks, including the Grand Canyon, Glacier, Big Bend and Zion.

The orders include removing a display at the Grand Canyon about the forced removal of Native Americans and flagging a brochure and sign about climate change at Glacier National Park, according to Reuters. The U.S. Department of the Interior said the actions are part of carrying out President Donald Trump’s executive order titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” The department said all federal agencies are reviewing interpretive materials to ensure alignment with the order and that the National Park Service is taking action following that review.