The National Park Service represents one-fifteenth of one percent of the federal budget. And despite Congress’ actions to continuously undercut them, studies have found time and again that every dollar invested in national parks returns up to $15 in nearby communities and supports made-in-America jobs.
Recent actions by the current administration have resulted in vacancies and a 16.5% cut to personnel. The decline exemplifies the critical need for the Inflation Reduction Act funding dedicated to staffing, which the Senate has chosen to claw back. This administration's actions not only threaten national parks’ cultural and historic resources – it harms local economies and recreational businesses.
At a time of record-breaking park visitation – with 332 million visitors in 2024 alone – and unprecedented staffing shortages, national parks have reached a breaking point.
Take action right now to tell your representatives that you want to see all America’s parks and public lands protected.
