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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
Watch this 7-minute video on our public lands and competing interests.
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.
Threats to our National Parks
How does the new H.R. 1 Bill of the Trump administration affect our National Parks?
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.
Dramatic Cuts to NWS
This podcast explains how the budget cuts to our National Weather Service (NWS) are having on the safety and welfare of our country.
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 Fire Update
Grand Canyon
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.
Aug 9, 2025
The Dragon Bravo fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is now 36% contained as of August 8. The fire, which started on July 4 from a lightening strike, has done extensive damage over the last month, destroying the iconic Grand Canyon Lodge and many of the North Rim buildings. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon will be closed to visitors for the rest of the year. More than 141,000 acres have burned since July 4. Over 1300 personnel are working on the blaze.
Source: AZ Emergency information Network