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These are critical times to preserve and protect America’s public lands and national parks, resources that belong to all Americans. Recently H.R.1 not only dramatically cut park service staff and budgets, it originally contained a provision to sell some of America’s vast public lands. Hunters, fishermen, cattlemen and environmentalists fought to have that provision cut from the bill. They succeeded for the time being, but we need continued vigilance to protect our public lands and national parks

Public Lands: A Tug-of-War

These are critical times to preserve and protect America’s public lands and national parks, resources that belong to all Americans.

Threat to National Parks

The H.R. 1 Bill (the One Big Beautiful Bill) passed by the U.S. Congress and signed by Donald J. Trump on July 4th, 2025, will be devastating to our national parks, setting them back years in staffing,  park maintenance and preservation.

Cuts to NWS

Prior to the floods, Americans generally trusted the National Weather Service (NWS) and believed the federal government should play a significant role in weather alerts and disaster aid.

North Rim of Grand Canyon destruction.

Grand Canyon North Rim fire update (August 5, 2025)

As of August 5 the Dragon Bravo fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is the largest wildfire currently burning in the continental United States. Since its start on July 4, the fire has burned over 116,500 acres. Over 1200 firefighters are working on the blaze which is only 12% contained. The fire has destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge, along with numerous other park buildings and has closed the North Rim of the Grand Canyon through the end of the year.

Source: AZ Emergency information Network