Trump reportedly eyes $26m in funding cuts for US national parks
Briefly

The Trump administration is set to terminate numerous grants from the National Park Service, totaling $26 million, as part of a broader effort to dismantle investments in public resources. The proposed cuts target programs like Scientists in Parks, which promotes diversity and climate change awareness among underrepresented students. This aligns with previous layoffs and cuts within the Department of the Interior, also impacting programs focused on DEI and sustainability initiatives, raising concerns about future conservation and accessibility efforts in national parks.
The Trump administration's proposed termination of National Park Service grants reveals a broader trend of significant cuts to public land investment, primarily focusing on programs promoting diversity and climate efforts.
As the administration targets $26 million in federal grants, programs aimed at fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as climate change initiatives, are facing potential termination across the National Park Service.
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