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DOGE Abruptly Cut These National Park And Forest Service Workers' Jobs. Here's How It'll Impact You.


Published on 2025-03-07 11:44:02 - HuffPost
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  • As a forestry technician and wilderness ranger for Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington state, Downs picked up trash that campers left behind and buried human waste. Downs camped alongside visitors and taught them "Leave No Trace" principles to minimize human impact on ecosystems.

The article from MSN discusses the abrupt termination of jobs for over 1,000 workers at national parks and forests due to a government shutdown. This action, referred to as "DOGE" (which seems to be a typo or misnomer for "furlough" or "shutdown"), has led to significant operational disruptions. The shutdown affects various services including visitor centers, educational programs, and maintenance, potentially leading to park closures or reduced services. This impacts visitors by limiting access to amenities, reducing safety measures, and possibly leading to increased environmental degradation due to lack of oversight. The article highlights how these cuts not only affect the employees but also degrade the visitor experience and the maintenance of natural resources, with ripple effects on local economies dependent on tourism.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/public-safety-and-emergencies/health-and-safety-alerts/doge-abruptly-cut-these-national-park-and-forest-service-workers-jobs-here-s-how-it-ll-impact-you/ar-AA1Ar1kT ]