Thousands of park workers set to be furloughed amid warnings that leaving parks open and unstaffed could cause lasting damageOn Tuesday evening, in the final hours before a now imminent US government shutdown, the National Park Service (NPS) began preparations to close down parts of popular public lands across the country – while trails and other open-access areas remain open.The guidance for park leaders in the event of a federal shutdown had been uncertain as the impasse loomed, raising fears that the parks could be forced to stay open without anyone to staff them. Continue reading...
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