A Threat to our National Parks
Congress Passes the H.R. 1 Bill
New threats to our National Parks, a video podcast by Richard Olsenius and Christine Olsenius.
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. Congress seems to be saying that “America’s best idea” isn’t worth preserving. What does this mean for the future of America’s greatest landscapes and our connection to them?
Watch this 10-minute video discussion by Richard Olsenius and Christine Olsenius.
For More Information, contact:
National Parks Conservation Association - www.npca.org
New podcast update to National Parks budget cuts
Tourists at South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park. ©2025 Richard Olsenius
Listen to the podcast (published July 18, 2025, that goes into detail on how the Trump administration has gutted much of the important funding for our National Parks. A podcast by Richard Olsenius and Christine Olsenius
View the complete - H.R. 1 National Parks Summary by Richard Olsenius
Transcript of the update podcast - A Closer look at the how and why cuts are happening to our national parks and public lands.