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The God Squad: Too Much Power?

The Endangered Species Committee, also known as the "God Squad," has the power to override the Endangered Species Act and condemn species to extinction. It is rarely convened, but recent developments show that may be changing.

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By Jennifer Roberts - April 19th, 2026

Op-Ed | Mining Threats To Boundary Waters Spill Over To Voyageurs National Park

The decision by the U.S. Senate to allow mining closer to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness carries threats to Voyageurs National Park downstream.

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By Christina Hausman Rhode - April 19th, 2026

Upper Colorado Basin States Taking Steps To Protect Glen Canyon Dam

With concerns that a lack of water streaming into Lake Powell could put the integrity of the Glen Canyon Dam at risk, the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming are taking steps to send additional water downstream.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 17th, 2026

Yellowstone National Park Delays Road Openings Due To Winter Storm

Yellowstone National Park entrances and roads scheduled to open at 8 a.m. Friday, April 17 will instead open at noon due to a significant winter storm with heavy snow, low temperatures and strong winds.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - April 17th, 2026

Grand Canyon National Park To Ease Water Restrictions

Grand Canyon National Park will gradually ease water conservation measures on the South Rim starting Friday, April 17 at 12 p.m., following recent progress in repairing the water pipeline and pumping to the South Rim.

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By NPT Staff - April 16th, 2026

Sunday On National Parks Traveler's Podcast: Wildlife Crossings For Parks

More wildlife crossings are needed in the United States to reduce the collisions between vehicles and wildlife.

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By NPT Staff - April 16th, 2026

Legal Challenge Launched To Block Border Wall Through Big Bend Region

A lawsuit has been filed to block the Department of Homeland Security from building a border wall through the Big Bend region of Texas, arguing that the government unconstitutionally waived environmental regulations and laws to fast-track the construction.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 16th, 2026

Restorations To Begin On Historic Isaac Potts House In Valley Forge National Historical Park

The Isaac Potts House in Valley Forge National Historical Park will temporarily close for a restoration project starting May 4.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - April 16th, 2026

UPDATED | Senate Overturns Protections For Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

By a 50-49 vote, the Senate passed HJ Resolution 140, which would overturn the 20-year mineral withdrawal that protects the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from copper sulfide mining operations.

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By NPT Staff - April 16th, 2026

A Railroad And Reservoirs

Before there was ever a national recreation area, before there even were reservoirs, there was a branch of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad (D&RGW) and the town of Cimarron. The reservoirs came much later.

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By Rebecca Latson - April 16th, 2026

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