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Interior Secretary’s Directive Risks National Park Safety

4/4/2025

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's new directive insists that national parks stay open and fully staffed, even amid staffing shortages and a hiring freeze. The National Parks Conservation Association warns this could jeopardize visitor safety and resource protection, as park employees grapple with buyouts and heightened demands during the busy season.

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's new directive insists that national parks stay open and fully staffed, even amid staffing shortages and a hiring freeze. The National Parks Conservation Association warns this could jeopardize visitor safety and resource protection, as park employees grapple with buyouts and heightened demands during the busy season.