National Park Friends Groups Concerned About Park Operations
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It's a well-worn statement that national park friends groups and cooperating associations provide the "margin of excellence" for the parks they support, but the Trump administration's hiring freeze and intentions to cut the federal workforce have raised concerns that they'll be asked to provide more support with less return.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 9th, 2025 2:30am