Spreadsheet Oct 6, 2025

The Dismantling of Our National Parks and Public Lands

President Trump and the officials he has appointed are systematically undermining, degrading and outright attacking the laws that protect our national parks and public lands, the agencies that manage them and the irreplaceable resources these places safeguard for the American people.

Since the Trump administration took office, our national parks and the dedicated staff who work tirelessly to protect them have faced relentless challenges. Parks are meant to showcase the best of our country, but the administration’s ongoing attacks put that promise in jeopardy.

Use the chart below to explore the major actions affecting national parks and public lands that have been implemented by the Trump administration.

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