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Proposed Bill Maintains Park Service Funding But Reduces Funding For EPA

A draft Interior funding bill for 2027 maintains recent levels of funding for the National Park Service but cuts funding for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by 20 percent, angering conservation groups.

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By NPT Staff - May 20th, 2026

Ticks Likely To Cause More Issues At National Parks In Northeast And Midwest This Year

Recent findings show that 50-60 percent of ticks in the United States now carry Lyme disease bacteria, meaning they may cause more problems for summer visitors to national parks this year.

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By NPT Staff - May 20th, 2026

Legislation Will Provide $44.79 Million For Wetland Conservation For Migratory Birds

The North American Wetlands Conservation Act will provide $44.79 million in funding to conserve, restore, or enhance 185,203 acres of critical wetland and upland habitat for migratory birds across the United States.

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By NPT Staff - May 19th, 2026

Heatwaves Have Led To Declining Coral Reefs In National Parks In Hawai’i

Marine heatwaves leading to coral bleaching events have caused a significant decline in coral reefs within and adjacent to three national park sites in Hawai'i, according to a 2026 USGS study.

Evaluation of Benthic Habitat Change within the National Historic Sites of Hawai'i's Kona Coast

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By NPT Staff - May 19th, 2026

Wildlife Crossings Included In Bipartisan Transportation Bill

Funding for wildlife crossings has been included in a bipartisan transportation bill that the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee plans to introduce to the House in the coming weeks.

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By NPT Staff - May 19th, 2026

UPDATE | Senate Confirms Pearce To Head Bureau Of Land Management

In a vote fully in stride with President Donald Trump's strong multiple-use, anti-conservation approach to public lands, the Republican-controlled Senate on Monday evening confirmed Steven Pearce to head the Bureau of Land Management.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 18th, 2026

UPDATE | Wildfire Affecting More Than 16,000 Acres In Channel Islands National Park

A wildfire burning on Santa Rosa Island is affecting more than 16,000 acres within Channel Islands National Park.

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By NPT Staff - May 20th, 2026

EPA Rejects Hawai’i’s Regional Haze Plan

The Environmental Protection Agency has officially rejected Hawai'i's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan, overriding the state’s plan to clean up haze-causing pollution from aging oil-burning power plants.

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By NPT Staff - May 18th, 2026

UPDATE | $1.7 Billion Contract Awarded For Big Bend Border Wall Construction

Just a week after the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner said the agency would not build a wall in Big Bend National Park, CBP has awarded a $1.7 billion contract for border wall construction in the Big Bend region.

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By NPT Staff - May 18th, 2026

A Day In The Park: Bandelier National Monument

Bandelier National Monument protects and preserves the culture and architecture of the Ancestral Puebloans, who lived for 400 years within the land now bounded by this park. Here, you can explore their homes carved into the cliffs, learn about the geology and archaeology of the landscape, and be introduced to the arts, crafts, and culture of the tribal nations on this land.

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By Rebecca Latson - May 18th, 2026

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