Tell DOI to Rehire Vital National Park Service Employees

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Tell DOI to Rehire Vital National Park Service Employees

Interior Secretary Burgum and Members of Congress

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Background on the Issue

In February 2025, over 1,000 National Park Service (NPS) probationary employees were terminated from their jobs following recommendations from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Despite record-high visitation, national park staffing levels fell by more than 25% between 2010 and 2020. The recent mass firings of NPS employees by DOGE and the Department of the Interior (DOI) have only worsened the staffing crisis, making it even more difficult for NPS to meet its staffing needs.

These staffing cuts will have serious consequences. Reduced staffing will mean limited park access, declines in park maintenance and programs, and diminished visitor safety.

Please sign this letter below urging Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to take immediate action to rehire NPS employees who were fired on DOGE’s recommendation.

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Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER)

Silver Spring, MD

To: Interior Secretary Burgum and Members of Congress
From: [Your Name]

We urge you to take immediate action to rehire the 1,000+ National Park Service (NPS) probationary employees who were terminated based on the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) recommendation.

At a time when national park visitation is at a record high and the NPS already struggles with chronic understaffing, these firings have been devastating to the individuals involved and to the well-being of our national parks. They exacerbate challenges that parks are already facing, such as visitor safety and the integrity of our natural and cultural resources. In addition, these firings are compromising essential services, including maintenance, educational programs, and scientific research.

America loves our national parks and the employees that work there. We are asking you to act swiftly to reverse these harmful staffing cuts and bring back the professionals who work hard to ensure the NPS can fulfill its mission: to protect and preserve the public lands that belong to all Americans.