💨 Abstract

The article discusses the impact of budget cuts on national parks, particularly in the mid-Atlantic region. Staff reductions have occurred at several parks, including the C&O Canal, which has lost key personnel like an arborist and a carpenter. Similar issues affect parks like Assateague National Seashore, lacking lifeguards this summer, and Shenandoah National Park, which has lost trail maintenance staff.

Courtesy: Steve Dresner