Southwest Regional Office Park News

NPCA’s Southwest Regional Office sends a quarterly email that focuses on the parks and people of this special part of the country. We also highlight some of the very complex and challenging threats our parks face.

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Press Release
Parks Group Slams New Round of Forced Buyouts Putting Park Staff in a No-Win Situation
Apr 2025
"The administration’s relentless attacks are crushing the Park Service...Who will care for our national parks if they keep pushing out staff?" - Kristen Brengel, NPCA's SVP of Government Affairs
Press Release
Parks Group Warns Secretary Burgum’s Order Will Endanger Park Visitors and Resources
Apr 2025
“This ill-conceived policy flies in the face of responsible management of national parks, risking both visitor safety and the very resources the Park Service was created and is mandated to…
Blog Post
Free Entrance Day for National Park Week 2025
Apr 2025 | By Linda Coutant
Did you know national parks have their own holiday? They do! And this year’s nine-day celebration starts April 19 with waived entrance fees — plus a variety of park events…

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Read more from NPCA

Parks Group Slams New Round of Forced Buyouts Putting Park Staff in a No-Win Situation

Parks Group Warns Secretary Burgum’s Order Will Endanger Park Visitors and Resources

Free Entrance Day for National Park Week 2025

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