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A grizzly bear in the autumn grasses of Denali National Park.

As endangered species protections falter, national parks take on newfound importance

 Environment
• October 20, 2026

National parks can serve as ‘backstops’ for protected wildlife, but they may not be enough to ensure their long-term survival

Financial pressures threaten a vital air monitoring network in national parks

 Environment
• September 16, 2026

Funding for the IMPROVE project has long been stagnant, and recent years have forced cuts to air visibility tracking

The entrance sign welcomes visitors to Indiana Dunes

‘We’re not just a part of the past’: Indiana Dunes trail honors Miami and Potawatomi cultures

 Environment
• September 11, 2026

A tree trail, limestone turtles and fire pit adorned in ribbonwork designs are all features of the Indiana Dunes Indigenous Cultural Trail, which celebrates the Potawatomi and Miami Peoples

A sunlit cliff in one of America's national parks

Trump’s budget cuts threaten national parks, wildlife refuges and the science behind them

 Environment
• September 17, 2025

The loss of senior officials, scientists and other specialists might lead to the loss of institutional knowledge that’s been built up and maintained for years

 
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