Summary
The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) has warned about the dangers of keeping national parks open during the U.S. government shutdown due to limited staff. The Department of the Interior plans to keep parks open, but with a reduced number of workers. Critics are concerned about potential issues like trash buildup and safety risks.
Key Facts
- The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is concerned about keeping parks open during the government shutdown.
- During the shutdown, parks will have fewer staff, which could lead to safety issues.
- In a past shutdown, parks experienced problems like trash accumulation and vandalism.
- The Department of the Interior plans to keep parks open but with fewer workers.
- Over half of the National Park Service staff members are furloughed during the shutdown.
- National parks may lose up to $1 million in daily fee revenue during the shutdown.
- Gateway communities near parks could lose up to $80 million in visitor spending.
- At least 90 parks are struggling to stay open with the reduced workforce.
