Brian Gibbs, an environmental educator at Effigy Mounds National Monument, lost his job among 1,000 National Park Service layoffs aimed at reducing federal spending under President Trump and Elon Musk’s advisement. Gibbs, who described the position as his "dream job," expressed devastation over the abrupt termination during his probationary period, missing a chance to back up important work records. Advocates are alarmed at the potential risks these cuts pose to national park staffing during peak seasons, with the National Parks Conservation Association calling the dismissals "reckless" with possible serious repercussions.
"I am absolutely heartbroken and completely devastated," Brian Gibbs wrote after losing his dream job as a national park ranger at Effigy Mounds National Monument.
The National Parks Conservation Association labeled the recent layoffs as "reckless," pointing out the potential public safety and health consequences of such staffing cuts.
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