In our increasingly busy and complex world, national parks are where many of our fellow Americans go to refresh their spirits and bear witness to the awe-inspiring beauty of nature.ĭuring the process to delist the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem grizzly bear, the Coalition expressed our concerns that the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to remove this population from protections of the Endangered Species Act did not do enough to ensure the long-term conservation of this population. National parks also protect some of the last remaining habitats that shelter iconic North American wildlife species like bison, grizzly bears, and bald eagles. They are intertwined with our national identity and preserve the visible record of our nation’s diverse and colorful past. National parks represent the best of America. We are writing out of concern over the proposal put forth by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to allow hunting of up to 24 Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem grizzly bears this coming fall. We have devoted our careers to serving the American people and protecting the integrity and resources of America’s National Park System. With over 1,500 members, the Coalition collectively represents more than 35,000 years of national park management experience. We, the undersigned, are former and current employees of the National Park Service (NPS) and active members of the Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks (Coalition).
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