Effects of the October 2013 Government Shutdown on National Parks and Gateway Communities

Fact sheets, reports, and figures on the impacts of the 2013 and previous shutdowns on national parks and their gateway communities.

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Policy Update
Letter Regarding Cesar Chavez National Monument
Apr 2026
NPCA, along with partners, submitted the following letter to the Senate in response to anticipated legislative activity.
Press Release
President’s Budget Proposal Slashes National Park Service Funding Amid Ongoing Attacks on National Parks
Apr 2026
“A cut this massive would be catastrophic. This proposal would only accelerate the damage, putting our national parks at even greater risk and further cut the park staffing that is…
Blog Post
Why Chaco Culture’s Buffer Matters
Apr 2026 | By Maude Dinan
Years of work to defend this historic site and its views are at risk if the administration removes a 10-mile barrier between the park site and oil and gas drilling.…