President Trump and the officials he appointed systematically undermined, degraded and outright attacked the laws that protect our public lands, the agencies that manage them and the irreplaceable resources these places safeguard for the American people.
The few bright spots are unfortunately significantly outweighed by the deliberate disregard for the future of our public lands.
Use the chart below to explore the major actions affecting national parks that were implemented by the Trump administration.
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Park advocates applaud EPA's new protections that reduce methane pollution, benefit public lands
"Tackling methane emissions as a key piece of the climate change problem is a crucial step towards preserving these cherished landscapes…
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EPA Again Postpones Ozone Reconsideration, Putting National Park Wildlife and Nature at Risk
"There is no question that today’s decision means more detrimental effects on national parks and the ecosystems integral to their survival." -
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Federal Court Ruling Favors Wyoming Coal Plants, Threatening Communities and Parks
Ruling presents a setback for human health and national park scenic views, including Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Badlands National Parks.
