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Protecting our national parks is essential not only for preserving natural beauty, but also for safeguarding cultural heritage, biodiversity, and future opportunities for recreation and education. They provide habitats for countless species, some of which cannot survive elsewhere, and help mitigate climate change by acting as carbon sinks and natural buffers against environmental disasters.
As budget slash proposals loom large and staffing levels drop, the stakes for protecting our national parks have never felt more immediate:
In May 2025, the federal government proposed cutting over $1 billion from the National Park Service operational budget (the largest hit in its 109-year history) potentially shuttering over 350 park sites.
Simultaneously, approximately 1,000 NPS employees were laid off, which is around 20% of the workforce, including scientists, maintenance crews, and frontline staff. This forces remaining workers to take on roles far beyond their training and capacity.
Members of Non-Toxic SGV wrote articles that highlighted the threats facing local ecosystems and public health. These pieces were meant not only to inform but also to spark dialogue, motivate residents, and keep park preservation in the public eye. Through consistent articles, we emphasized that small local actions can ripple into broader environmental change and inspire neighbors to recognize their own role in safeguarding the community.
📃 Check out our articles indexed here!
📃 Check out our articles indexed here!
Do national parks matter to everyone? Why? - Derek Wang
Where Does the Money Go? - Jennifer Cao
The Hidden Costs of Budget Cuts to National Parks - Leo Ge
Budget Cut, Contamination, and Scarcity of Drinkable Water - Selena Xiao
How Selling Rural Land and Cutting National Park Budget Hurt the Economy - Michelle Yin
To get all the articles into a flyer compilation, please check out this link.
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