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Memo Prompts Concerns That National Park Superintendents Are Being Muzzled Regarding Resource Threats

A memo that acting National Park Service Director David Vela sent out recently has raised concerns that park officials in the field will be muzzled when it comes to expressing concerns about energy and infrastructure development on lands adjacent to their parks.
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Nearly 2 Miles Of Graffiti Erased At Glen Canyon NRA, But More Remains

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in southern Utah is a tableau of blue and red; blue from Lake Powell's waters, and red from the embracing red rock cliffs. For some visitors, it's an irresistible canvas to scratch their names, initials, or something else into the sandstone. Fortunately, the GRIT team is ready to respond.

UPDATED | Border Wall Construction At Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Would Likely Destroy Archaeological Resources

President Trump's determination to see a towering border wall built between the United States and Mexico very likely would destroy archaeological resources in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, a National Park Service report says.