Parks Impacted

National Parks and Public Lands

The national parks and public lands we treasure are facing unprecedented challenges due to recent budget cuts and policy shifts. From understaffing to threats of closures and environmental degradation, these protected areas are at risk of losing the very qualities that make them so special. Our interactive map allows you to explore which parks and public lands are most affected by these changes, including funding cuts, lease terminations, and potential threats from activities like drilling and logging.

FIND THE PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS BEING AFFECTED IN YOUR AREA:

State Name	Location	Areas needing support
Alabama	Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
Alabama	Freedom Riders National Monument
Alabama	Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Alabama	Little River Canyon National Preserve
Alabama	Natchez Trace Parkway
Alabama	Russell Cave National Monument
Alabama	Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail
Alabama	Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
Alabama	Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
Alabama	Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
Texas	Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument	Slated to close the National Park Service office in Fritch which serves both Lake Meredith National Recreation Area and Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument by August 31, 2025. If implemented, this closure could result in a sizeable reduction in staff, which means surrounding counties such as Hutchinson, Moore and Potter will have to respond to 911 calls which may be an issue during busy call volumes over the holidays and weekends when large crowds are at the lake.
Texas	Amistad National Recreation Area	Haven't found any online reference to cuts, but this location is subject to the overall NPS budget cuts.
Texas	Big Bend National Park	Staffing shortages, lost 5 employees in the Feb 2025 layoffs, which has resulted in concerns about reduced maintenance, slower emergency response times, potential park closures, and diminished educational programs at Big Bend.
Texas	Big Thicket National Preserve	Could lose federal protections, funding, and professional management that was set up and designed to preserve the natural, historical, and cultural resources for all Americans. This is one of the sites that could be transitioned to state government and budgets which often lack the same resources, expertise, and legal frameworks to provide the level of stewardship needed.
Texas	Blackwell School National Historic Site	Budget cuts could cause this location to close entirely if they do not have enough to support staff that is already very small. Currently only open on Sat and Sun. Superintendency is vacant and the hiring freeze prevents the from replacing this position.
Texas	Castner Range National Monument	Unchanged. Hasn't opened to the public yet.
Texas	Chamizal National Memorial	Haven't found any online reference to cuts, but this location is subject to the overall NPS budget cuts.
Texas	Fort Davis National Historic Site	Significant staffing shortages. The Superintendency is vacant and because of the hiring freeze they cannot replace this position. Online reviews suggest that there are fewer rangers available to interact with visitors and some buildings may be closed or have limited access, but the park remains open to the public.
Texas	Guadalupe Mountains National Park	Staffing shortages, otherwise unchanged.
Texas	Lake Meredith National Recreation Area	Slated to close the National Park Service office in Fritch which serves both Lake Meredith National Recreation Area and Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument by August 31, 2025. If implemented, this closure could result in a sizeable reduction in staff, which means surrounding counties such as Hutchinson, Moore and Potter will have to respond to 911 calls which may be an issue during busy call volumes over the holidays and weekends when large crowds are at the lake.

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