Allie Tripp (she/her)
trippal.bsky.social
Allie Tripp (she/her)
@trippal.bsky.social
Reposted by Allie Tripp (she/her)
3/3 Help us urge #Congress to ensure the #U.S.ForestService and #NationalParkService have the staff and funding they need to serve #publiclands and the people who visit them.
What firing Forest Service, National Parks staff means for public lands, trails, communities
Last week, thousands of hard-working Forest Service and National Park staff, including hundreds in Washington and Oregon, were fired by the current administration. The impact to public lands, recreati...
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February 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Reposted by Allie Tripp (she/her)
2/3 This leaves our public lands less safe and under-resourced right as outdoor recreation continues to grow in popularity.

These cuts are potentially catastrophic for our trails and public lands, and hikers will feel the harm immediately. #Congress must reverse this rash and dangerous decision.
February 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Reposted by Allie Tripp (she/her)
1/3 On Feb. 13, approximately 1,000 #NationalParkService and 3,400 #U.S.ForestService employees were terminated — including hundreds of staff in Washington.

The people who were fired are not nameless individuals. They're hard-working folks who maintain our trails, campgrounds and wilderness areas.
February 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM