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What the hiring freeze means for the National Park Service as it was just about to start finding seasonal employees

  • President Donald Trump's hiring freeze negatively affects the National Park Service, which relies heavily on seasonal workers to manage busy tourist seasons, hiring 7,000 to 8,000 employees annually.
  • The National Park Service is facing staffing challenges due to a hiring freeze enacted by President Donald Trump, affecting seasonal hiring essential for summer operations.
  • Park officials warn that popular parks may struggle with crowd control, resulting in dirty facilities and unmaintained areas for visitors.
  • The freeze has prompted bipartisan pushback in Congress, as staffing has already declined significantly since 2010 while visitation levels are rising.
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Ridgecrest Daily Independent - Ridgecrest, CARidgecrest Daily Independent - Ridgecrest, CA
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Fishing and Hunting Report: What does the Federal hiring freeze mean for outdoor recreation?

The federal government's hiring freeze could have serious long-term consequences for public lands and waterways across the country. With fewer workers available to manage and monitor these vital areas, we may see detrimental effects on wildlife populations, watershed health, and…

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Federal News NetworkFederal News Network
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What the hiring freeze means for the National Park Service as it was just about to start finding seasonal employees

President Donald Trump’s hiring freeze which was enacted as soon as he entered office could not have come at a worse time for the National Park Service. The agency relies heavily on seasonal workers and was in the beginning stages of staffing up for what looks to be another busy season. Now park officials and experts are warning that some of the nation’s most treasured parks that were already having trouble keeping up as popular tourist destinat…

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Montrose Daily PressMontrose Daily Press
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Senators worry how federal hiring freeze will hit national parks and 'gateway' communities like Montrose

United States senators including John Hickenlooper of Colorado are worried that eliminating National Park Service jobs will hit gateway communities like Montrose and Gunnison, which see millions of dollars in economic benefit each year via the Black Canyon of the…

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Denver PostDenver Post
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Colorado’s national parks face uncertainty amid President Trump’s hiring freeze, staffing instability

Visitors to America's national parks in Colorado could find dirty bathrooms and closure signs on visitor centers and campgrounds this summer if a federal hiring freeze does not thaw.

·Denver, United States
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Denver Post broke the news in Denver, United States on Monday, February 17, 2025.
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