20% Budget Cut — Trails & Parks Impacted
The Center Square YT
•April 28th, 2026
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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?
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