The Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada houses endangered species like the Amargosa pupfish, while the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is crucial for polar bear denning. Recent federal budget proposals by President Trump threaten over $900 million in National Park funding and cuts to conservation programs, alarming advocates concerned about biodiversity and public lands. They argue that these cuts, fueled by a short-sighted desire for government efficiency, could irreversibly harm ecosystems and wildlife, particularly in the West, leading to neglected public lands and a decline in species health.
This is short-term thinking at its worst, putting immediate gains above the vital ecosystems and endangered species that sustain our world and future.
The proposed budget cuts threaten to unravel decades of conservation efforts, risking both public lands and the health of numerous species we rely on.
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