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- The U.S. Interior Department blocked 133 National Park Service partner agreements, holding up $25.9 million.
- The disapprovals occurred on August 7, affecting projects at 61 parks across all seven NPS regions.
- Interior said it disapproved agreements with groups ‘actively working against the best interests of the American people.’
- Center for Western Priorities director Kate Groetzinger warned delays could raise Joshua Tree wildfire costs.