433:433:1
Grassroots Efforts Across Nation Come Together to Rally for National Parks
433 National Park Sites, USA - A group of people united by their concern for public lands and employees of federal land management agencies will protest nationwide Saturday, March 1. This effort was spearheaded by a group of 650+ off-duty park rangers rallying to save public lands and protect civil servants. Rangers and the Parks themselves are under threat and we need to speak up. America’s Best Idea is yours to save!
Nicknamed “433:433:1” in recognition of the recent “50:50:1” protest efforts, the group aims to support 433 protests across 433 national park sites in one day. See this document for planned protest locations. Find a public fact sheet here.
The core messages of Resistance Rangers:
National parks are for ALL people.
We stand with all other public land agencies that share our values in stewarding the land and recognize the inherent value of biodiversity and thriving ecosystems.
Illegal firings and delayed seasonal hirings WILL impact public lands.
Termination of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility programs WILL make public lands less safe and work groups less innovative.
Parks and public lands generate significant economic benefits for surrounding areas. In short, in 2023, 325 million park visitors spent an estimated $26.4 billion in local gateway regions while visiting National Park Service lands across the country.
Supporters of Resistance Rangers are empowered to share the message, support in person or online, so long as they follow relevant park rules and Leave No Trace.
“I mourn for my job, but I mourn more for America's public lands,” said Josh Barnes, one of hundreds of probationary National Park Service employees indiscriminately fired on February 14. “I fear for their wellbeing under this current administration. Now, more than ever, we need to fight for our natural resources and historic sites. Use your voice and advocate for these loved, precious places!”
Organizers do not represent the National Park Service or Department of the Interior. Views and attitudes expressed in this News Release do not reflect views and attitudes of the National Park Service or Department of the Interior.