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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
VICTORY: MLB will no longer consider Grand Teton National Park for a baseball stadium. We are grateful that Major League Baseball heard the roar of the crowd and rightfully recognized that Grand Teton is already a field of dreams.
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Like the plan to give a private developer special access to Yosemite, the proposal for a baseball stadium in Grand Teton should have been immediately rejected. www.npca.org/articles/115...
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No Baseball Stadium in Grand Teton, Now or Ever.
It’s long past time for this administration to start treating our national parks with the respect they deserve
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"It is irreplaceable... the idea that we would put a baseball stadium in Grand Teton National Park is just -- what would the word be? -- ludicrous. Crazy. Ridiculous. I mean, I just can’t fathom." -NPCA's Betsy Buffington www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
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Trump administration considers building baseball park in Grand Teton National Park
Major League Baseball contacted the administration about hosting a game in a national park, with an agency official scouting Grand Teton as a possible location.
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Good-faith efforts to streamline government can improve how agencies operate. But dismantling the people and expertise required to carry out their missions isn’t efficiency; it’s diminished capacity." - Sally Jewell, former Secretary of the Interior on.wsj.com/3TPdIL1
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Opinion | Don’t Mistake DOGE Destruction for Reform
It drove experienced civil servants out of government, disrupted critical programs and weakened government’s ability to deliver results.
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“All Americans should be outraged that our taxpayer dollars are being wasted to fund international companies that seek to destroy our country’s largest park landscape" -- Naawéiyaa Tagaban, NPCA Alaska Campaign Director www.npca.org/articles/115...
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Proposed Arctic Mine, Ambler Road Threatens America’s Largest Park Landscape
“All Americans should be outraged that our taxpayer dollars are being wasted to fund international companies that seek to destroy our country’s largest park landscape" -- NPCA Alaska Campaign Director...
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Artist Shar Tui’asoa captures the beauty and culture of Hawaiian national parks through an exploration of negative space, for the fourth episode of NPCA’s United by Parks: Artist Sessions. Meet the artist: bit.ly/4yOGbiV
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United By Parks Artist Sessions Episode 4: Shar Tuiasoa
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Of the more than 45 million acres of national forest lands that are designated roadless, nearly 30% are within 30 miles of national park sites. 📢 Tell the U.S. Forest Service that our public forests are NOT for sale. Leave a unique public comment today. bit.ly/4AsuuQz
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
✅ Urge Congress to support the America the Beautiful Act and invest in our national parks. It's more important than ever that our parks have funding to address deferred maintenance and repairs. 💥 Add your name: bit.ly/3SOkhNG
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"This memo appears to suggest that it’s no longer the purpose of the ESA to ensure animals such as grizzly bears, North Atlantic right whales, or Florida panthers are protected" - NPCA Wildlife Program Director Stephanie Adams. bit.ly/3V2Pcq2
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Atrocious Reported Changes to the ESA Could Threaten Extinction to Park Wildlife, Wild Nature
This memo appears to suggest that it’s no longer the purpose of the ESA to ensure animals such as grizzly bears, North Atlantic right whales, or Florida panthers are protected
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"We will continue to fight to prevent these special places, surrounding communities, and sovereign tribes from being undermined and exploited." - Sara Cawley, NPCA Energy Director. bit.ly/4xu7vlC
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First Mining Claims Filed in Lands Cut from Bears Ears National Monument
"National park units and their surrounding landscapes are no place for energy development, but outdated laws elevate mining above all other uses on these lands. We will continue to fight to prevent these special places, surrounding communities, and sove...
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This gigantic, unnecessary arch would become the largest in the world, towering 250-feet, and impede on the doorstep to the final resting place of hundreds of thousands of service men and women, including Jimi's relatives. npca.org/mall
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
NPCA and partners represented by Democracy Forward call on court to pause unapproved construction at West Potomac Park. Read more: bit.ly/4hvPRcg
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Groups File Injunction to Stop Development at West Potomac Park
“West Potomac Park is treasured green space and we will not stand for the unlawful destruction of public lands that belong to all of us."
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Happy 10 years of protecting deep-sea ecosystems, whales, and underwater wilderness, Northeast Canyons & Seamounts Marine Monument! Discover more 🐋 bit.ly/4yzLqTr
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Whales of the Deep
Scientists are probing the depths of Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument to learn more about elusive beaked whales.
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
“The fact that they’re moving forward on this before any of the legal steps required is egregious,” - Ed Stierli, NPCA. www.cnn.com/2026/09/03/p...
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Trump administration plows ahead with groundbreaking for the president’s ‘triumphal arch’ | CNN Politics
The Trump administration plans to break ground on the president’s “triumphal arch” in the next two weeks, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced on Thursday.
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
“This has been the strategy. [The government is] building or doing work in plain sight while claiming that they’re not doing the work at the same time.” - Ed Stierli, NPCA's vice president for government affairs. Read more: nyti.ms/46E7O23
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Trump’s D.C. Makeover Projects Are ‘Only an Idea,’ Until They’re Much More (Gift Article)
A proposed garden of heroes is following a familiar path in which facts on the ground move faster than the courts and others can keep up.
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Breaking Park News! 🚨 Earthjustice filed suit on behalf of NPCA and other conservation groups to reactivate litigation against Trump’s 2017 monument rollbacks and challenge both sets of illegal proclamations together. bit.ly/4x4Kky8
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NPCA, Conservation Groups Challenge Trump’s Decimation of Two National Monuments in Utah
"Support for these monuments has never wavered and neither will our fight to protect them" -- NPCA Southwest Campaign Director Erika Pollard
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Public lands are not for sale! The proposed Roadless Rule rollbacks and private sell-offs at Yosemite could be devastating for our national parks. NPCA President and CEO Tiernan Sittenfeld joined PBS News Hour to share more.
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
“We are mourning the lives that have been lost and thinking of those still missing, and of their families and loved ones. We are grateful to Grand Canyon’s brave first responders and staff, who are working tirelessly." – Alex Johnson, NPCA. bit.ly/4iFaiEA
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Standing with Those Affected by the Grand Canyon Floods
NPCA stands Grand Canyon National Park in the immediate response to the Aug. 29 flash floods and the long recovery ahead.
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
“For the parks’ next 250 years, I would love to see more people feel that connection, to the land and themselves and their spirit.” - Artist Lynnette Haozous captures Chaco Culture National Historical Park for United By Parks: Artist Sessions. Learn more: npca.org/unitedbyparks
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
"After a century of protecting Yosemite, the National Park Service is now working in overdrive to turn over land to a private developer in a secretive, backroom deal." www.notus.org/agencies/tru...
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Trump’s Quietly Working to Give Part of Yosemite to a Private Developer
The National Park Service is under pressure to make an unprecedented deal that cedes a quarter-mile strip of the park.
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
“What message are we sending to future generations if we do not stop this destructive project for good? We are filing this brief because it’s time to stand up for Big Bend.” – Cary Dupuy, NPCA’s Texas Regional Director. More information: bit.ly/4qIIZeI
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
“The Park Service is really prioritizing putting staffers on the front lines in visitor-facing roles. So I think it’s hard for the average person to see the impacts of staffing challenges.” - Todd Martin, northeast senior program manager. bit.ly/4xmWyTt
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Impaired for Future Generations
Yosemite traffic made headlines this summer, but the longer-term story about national parks involves new patterns of "facade management" and institutional neglect
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Another NPCA Day of Action in the books! You connected, enjoyed parks, and took 57,000 actions, including writing thank you cards to staff and signatures to demand more support for our parks and staff! 📢 Stay connected: npca.org/join.
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Reckless staffing cuts are hitting parks hard, forcing some to limit visitor center hours, close campgrounds and cancel ranger programs. It’s up to us to stand up for parks and park staff – and today we’re taking action. Join us! bit.ly/4qD1NMu
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Time to stand up and support National Park Service staff! There’s no better time to do that than today, on the National Park Service’s birthday. 🎂 Add your name and say we want our parks FULLY staffed and no further cuts to staffing: bit.ly/4qD1NMu
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We're bringing the parks to you today for NPCA's Day of Action! Join our livestream in just 1 hour: bit.ly/4cEQrlc
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Dedication alone can't replace the staffing and resources parks need. That’s where we come in, Park Protectors. Today is NPCA’s Day of Action. We’re standing up for our parks, for park staff and for future generations. Add your name 📢 bit.ly/4qD1NMu
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
TOMORROW: At events across the nation, NPCA is inviting park visitors to sign postcards thanking park staff and add their names to petitions urging Congress to fund and protect national parks. www.npca.org/articles/114...
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National Park Advocates Unite on August 25 to Show Support for Park Staff and Urge Washington to Defend America’s Legacy
To honor the 110th birthday of the National Park Service and commemorate America’s 250th, National Parks Conservation Association sends a message to Congress and the Administration
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Happy National Park Week, Park Protectors 🏕️ ☀️ 🥾 From online events to art submissions, advocacy to fundraising, it’s time to celebrate national parks your way! Check out the lineup, pick a way to connect and join us this National Park Week. 
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Ready to take action for National Park Service staff? Join us for a Day of Action on 8/25 – the National Park Service’s anniversary – to GET LOUD for the future of our parks. Attend an event or join our livestream: npca.org/dayofaction
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
NEW: Federal contractors have begun construction of a second border wall through Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument this week. 🌵 🚧 www.npca.org/articles/11491-constru…
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Construction for Second Border Wall Tears Through Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Federal contractors are clearing protected Sonoran Desert habitat in a national park  after the administration waived laws designed to protect natural resources and cultural sites, sidestepping extens...
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Prime habitats for moose, black bears, grizzly bears, and wolves are on the line at Grand Teton with new changes to Moose-Wilson Corridor. "NPCA strongly opposes this amendment." bit.ly/3SG7Xic
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Grand Teton Wildlife, Visitor Experience Threatened by Changes to Moose-Wilson Corridor
"NPCA is disappointed to see many years of science, policy, and public engagement overturned to satisfy special interests that will leave parks like Grand Teton National Park and others open to damagi...
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
If you care about national parks, this should alarm you. 45 million acres of public lands and parks are threatened by proposed end of Roadless Rule protections. Learn more: bit.ly/4glCfyL
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Park Protectors everywhere can join us for a Day of Action on 8/25 to demand the administration and Congress put an end to the devastating attacks wreaking havoc on the Park Service. Learn more here: www.npca.org/dayofaction
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
BREAKING: Customs & Border Protection just announced a pause on all border construction in Big Bend National Park. Your voices are making a difference! Don't stop now, keep the pressure up here: bit.ly/4bT8zHL Video credit: Laiken Jordahl/Center for Biological Diversity
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Standing up for parks means standing up for National Park Service staff. Show your support for the people who make every visit unforgettable! We’re delivering these petition signatures to the administration on our upcoming Day of Action. Add your name: bit.ly/4x4CVzv
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Good Park News 🎉 A federal court ordered that new mining operations halt within Mojave National Preserve, effective immediately. This order will continue while our lawsuit represented by Earthjustice continues. Read more: bit.ly/4i2sKH0
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
National Park Week is just around the corner! Here are 6 ways you can celebrate and be a part of the action this month: bit.ly/4fZ5cA9
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Bulldozers are ripping through Big Bend National Park, laying the groundwork for harmful new border barriers on our public lands. 🚨 It’s not too late to stop it. Park advocates across the country are raising their voices to say: #NoBigBendWall.
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
“Parks are a space where you can reconnect back with yourself and the world around you.” Artist, Talisa Almonte, captures the magic of parks for United By Parks: Artist Sessions. Share your vision for our parks' future. Submit your art at npca.org/unitedbyparks
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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 03/08/2026
The Trump-Vance administration is threatened by truth at national parks. That’s exactly why we’re suing to protect it. youtu.be/-ofXsyaPkg4?si=L3UZIjr-C68…
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Could government censorship change the story of the Civil War?
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Today, with Tribal Nations and conservation groups, we filed a lawsuit to protect Mojave desert water from the Cadiz project. We will stand up for desert water and wildlife. Learn more: bit.ly/3RWi0PQ
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Time is running out to urge DOI to keep Chaco Culture's protections in place and protect this sacred landscape for future generations. Take action before it's too late! bit.ly/4fxyXrK
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Protect Chaco Canyon
Chaco Culture National Historical Park preserves one of the most extraordinary and sacred cultural landscapes in the National Park System. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an International Dark Sky...
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
A new national wildlife poll commissioned by NPCA shows that Americans and American hunters are united in support for wildlife protection in national parks and on public lands. Read more: npca.org/wildlifepoll🐻
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Artist Talisa Almonte brings the warmth of mother nature, vibrancy of her Latin background and love for Muir Woods National Monument to life in the second episode of NPCA’s United by Parks: Arist Sessions. Watch now: bit.ly/3T8g6fo
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
With only 7 days left in the comment period, the time is NOW to stand up for Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Sign the petition to PROTECT this sacred site and we'll ensure your comment is submitted. bit.ly/4fxyXrK
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Protect Chaco Canyon
Chaco Culture National Historical Park preserves one of the most extraordinary and sacred cultural landscapes in the National Park System. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an International Dark Sky...
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
"Some may speak, some may cry, some may pray, others may stand quietly and take in the strength of being here together. Every one of those responses matters.” Davina Smith-Idjesa, NPCA's Four Corners tribal program manager. bit.ly/4fM6EXE
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‘Motivated by love’: Utahns find strength in numbers during protest of Trump’s monument slashing
Nearly a thousand people Utahns gathered across the state to protest the loss of protections for nearly three million acres of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments.
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
“When I talk about Bears Ears...I’m talking about home — a landscape that continues to care for our people." - Davina Smith-Idjesa, Navajo Nation member, co-chair of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition & NPCA's Four Corners Tribal Program Manager. bit.ly/4gI8Xfw
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Here’s why tribes say Trump’s Bears Ears order changed more than the map
President Donald Trump gutted the Bears Ears National Monument, which was originally proposed by five tribes. He also disbanded the Bears Ears Commission, a model for tribal co-management of federal l...
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
"That reservation system really worked. The attendance is up which is what they wanted, but it seems like the enjoyment is way down...and even safety." - Michael Strahan, Good Morning America host. bit.ly/4pqAQuD
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Crowd chaos at Yosemite National Park
Overcrowding at one of the nation's national parks is raising safety concerns as hikers are seen squeezing past each other down a steep and packed cliffside at a popular trail.
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
"This is not about energy strategy. It’s an attack on cultural heritage, community health, and all that our national parks were created to protect.” - Maude Dinan, NPCA's New Mexico Program Manager. bit.ly/4fFckTj
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Trump Administration Moves Closer to Revoking Chaco Canyon Protections
The Department of Interior is giving only 14 days for the public to weigh in on a proposal that could devastate the landscape surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park
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