One of the most fundamental missions of the National Park Service is to protect landscapes and sites that together tell America’s story. And yet, in the first few months of the current Congress, multiple bills have been introduced aimed at unraveling core park protections.
Our national parks had nearly 331 million visitors in 2017. And yet, the Trump Administration and some members of Congress are considering deep funding cuts to federal agencies like the National Park Service.
National parks are critical to protecting wildlife, providing habitat where species can thrive. Unfortunately, too many members of Congress are working to remove safeguards for wildlife in the very places where it should be safe.
