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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 19

Trump Administration Diverts $67 Million in Park Fees to Washington Projects, Leaving Repairs Unfunded

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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 19

Trump Administration Diverts $67 Million in Park Fees to Washington Projects, Leaving Repairs Unfunded

1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Sep 19

At least $67 million in national park entrance fees was redirected this spring to Washington projects favored by President Trump, including troubled Reflecting Pool repairs, according to government documents reviewed by The New York Times.
That shift could leave hundreds of park repairs and upgrades unfunded this year, extending disruption across the 433 sites managed by the National Park Service.
Staffing cuts that began early last year have already left at least 20% of parks significantly understaffed, worsening strains on operations and visitor services.
The administration has also reassigned workers and scrubbed exhibits it says “inappropriately disparage Americans,” broadening the upheaval beyond budgets to park interpretation and staffing.

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Could the massive shift of park funds to Washington monuments trigger an irreversible crisis across America's most treasured natural landscapes?

With millions in park fees redirected to the capital, will your next national park visit feature closed trails and endless traffic jams?

As exhibits at national monuments face sudden alterations, who ultimately decides which version of history gets preserved for future generations?

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