National park workers have voiced their concerns about the future of the parks amid ongoing job cuts. Many fear the impact of reduced staffing on park maintenance, conservation efforts, and visitor safety.

From Acadia in Maine to Joshua Tree in Southern California, protesters turned out to stand up against what they see as threats to public lands.

Layoffs implemented by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at the National Park Service are drawing protests from enthusiasts of the C&O Canal. The Association of National Park Service Rangers said DOGE has imposed the elimination of six Park Service positions at the Williamsport NPS office along the Canal.

Three probationary employees in Greater Akron were let go in mid-February as part of an effort by the Trump administration, led by billionaire Elon Musk, to trim the federal workforce and reduce spending.