Before August 26, the USDA is accepting public input on its staffing plan, in the wake of massive layoffs over the spring and summer.
Read MoreVoluntary buyouts, early retirements, and hiring freezes are hollowing out the agencies that keep public lands open and accessible.
Read MoreAfter mass layoffs at the Forest Service, Park Service, and BLM, some positions are being restored—but not nearly enough. With deeper cuts threatened, the outdoors are at stake.
Read MoreFollowing years of decline in staffing, the new administration is implementing immediate staffing cuts, which will hurt outdoor recreation access and experiences.
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