America's National Parks May Face Summer Worker Shortage
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The U.S. National Parks Service hasn't seen staffing increase in tandem with surging visitation at many locations. The Trump's Administration's rescinding of job offers to temporary workers, plus other actions, may compromise the ability of rangers to manage crowds this summer.
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The hiring freeze includes seasonal workers and newly offered permanent positions at Yosemite, Death Valley, and Joshua Tree, and about 430 other national parks and historical sites.
The National Park Service rescinded at least 1,000 job offers last week for seasonal positions, according to the National Parks Conservation Association, which received confirmation from multiple managers across the country.
