On February 14, the Trump administration laid off over 2,300 staff members from the Department of the Interior, including 400 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A federal judge later ordered their reinstatement, but uncertainty remains as the administration petitions the Supreme Court to halt the order. Experts warn that these cuts could significantly hinder conservation efforts for endangered species in key areas, particularly Joshua Tree National Park, leading to serious long-term ecological consequences. Staff morale is low as remaining employees face job insecurity.
"They were asked to prepare 10%, 20% and 40% layoff plans for the future. They're being asked to name who on their team they'd let go under certain scenarios."
"Uncertainty around job stability at the Fish and Wildlife Service is making the agency's remaining 7,600 workers uneasy. Many scientists at the organization are doubting their careers after dedicating their lives to protecting the planet."
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