20% Budget Cut — Trails & Parks Impacted

Budget cuts are starting to impact public lands and recreation programs. 📊 What’s being discussed: 20% budget reduction — about $8 million Fewer workers maintaining trails and forests Reduced access to remote areas Prioritizing closures where maintenance is hardest Officials say the cuts are forcing tough decisions about access, safety, and upkeep. 👉 Should funding for public lands be increased? 👉 And how should closures be prioritized? #parks #outdoors #news #shorts #budget #environment #usa #hiking #publiclands #debate