Administration withdraws nomination of hospitality executive for NPS Director role
Trump Administration’s NPS Leadership Shakeup President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Scott Sorcha to lead the National Park Service (NPS), as announced by the White House on Monday. Sorcha, who is the executive of Northern Delaware, was initially selected in February as part of the president’s plan to reform government agencies. His appointment […]
Should Los Angeles’ coastline be turned into a national park? NPS is asking for community feedback.
NPS Seeks Public Input on Los Angeles County National Park Proposal The National Park Service (NPS) is gathering public feedback on the potential designation of Los Angeles County’s renowned coastline as a national park. This initiative stems from the Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resources Study, which Congress approved in 2022. The study will cover […]
Many former NPS employees believe parks should shut down during a closure.
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, hundreds of former employees from the National Park Service (NPS) are urging for the closure of national parks. In a recent letter directed to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, these former staffers highlighted troubling incidents, includingreported illegal diving incidents in Yosemite National Park anda vegetation fire that started at a Joshua […]
NPS may charge extra fees to certain national park visitors in 2026 according to budget plan
(Nexstar) – Following a record-breaking year, the National Park Service is facing a potential budget cut of over $1 billion for the upcoming year. The interior department has mentioned that new fees introduced for certain visitors could generate more than $90 million. This comes from the budget proposal for 2026. “As a nation, I think […]
NPS leaders plan 30 percent payroll cuts
Click on the details from the hill. {beacon} Energy and the environment Energy and the environment First on the hill NPS Leaders Plan to Cut Salary by 30% The Trump administration is paying attention Major pay cuts at the National Park Serviceinforming you of the major cuts at high-profile institutions heading into the warmer […]
NPS Scrubs Some Web Pages About Transgenders, LGBTQ History
The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) reportedly deleted several web pages about transgender activists and LGBTQ history. According to an NPR article Published On Wednesday, the outlet said there were no more pages “dedicated” to people, including Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. “Both were transgender activists and important figures in the 1969 Stonewall Uprising. […]