News Releases

ANPR now providing free memberships

19 Jan 2026

If you work for the NPS, we want you! Help join the cause in supporting National Park Service professionals of all disciplines

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Our national parks in crisis: More of the same in 2026

09 Jan 2026

After a year of budget cuts, staffing shortages, and censorship, Trump administration signals 2026 will be no different

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ANPR supports NPS staff with ranger community micro-grants

04 Dec 2025

New program provides funds to members

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Our national parks in crisis: What's next after the longest shutdown in history?

21 Nov 2025

With shutdown finally over, government must now restore national parks funding for deferred maintenance.

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New ads condemn Interior Secretary’s push to defund, understaff, and censor National Park Service

10 Nov 2025

Bus shelter ads in Washington, D.C., call attention to impacts of cuts on national parks

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ANPR presents 12th-ever Harry Yount Lifetime Achievement Award to Mike Finley

29 Oct 2025

Former Oregon state Fish and Game Commissioner Mike Finley receives prestigious award for National Park Service leadership

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Ranger Rendezvous 48 Underway at Virginia Beach

14 Oct 2025

National park staff and partners meet to discuss the state of park conservation and gain new perspective from professional development opportunities

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Our national parks in crisis: Keeping national parks open during the government shutdown could have catastrophic effects

03 Oct 2025

Pleas to help shut parks during government shutdown fall on deaf ears.

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More Than 35 Former National Park Superintendents Urge Secretary Burgum To Close National Parks If There Is A Government Shutdown

26 Sep 2025

Superintendents state: “Leaving parks open to the public with minimal—or no—park staffing is reckless and puts both visitors and park resources at risk.”

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Fewer law enforcement rangers in National Parks is likely for the next two years

24 Sep 2025

FLETC training for rangers has been canceled to accommodate ICE agent training dictated by Trump.

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