Trump's MABA Order Foreign Fees to Fund $23B Park Repairs

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Trump signs executive order creating "Make America Beautiful Again" Commission to reshape public lands management

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Foreign tourists will pay higher national park entrance fees while Americans get preferential treatment

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The fee increases for international visitors could generate over $90 million annually for park improvements

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America's national parks face a staggering $23 billion maintenance backlog that the MABA Commission aims to address

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Who benefits most? The outdoor recreation economy supports 5 million jobs and generates $1.2 trillion yearly

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While promising more funds, the administration has proposed cutting over $1 billion from the National Park Service budget

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National Parks Conservation Association reports a 24% reduction in permanent park staff since January

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The executive order revokes a 2017 memorandum that focused on diversity in national parks

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Environmental groups question whether increased access and economic benefits can coexist with conservation goals

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Red wood ant colonies influence forest health through their defensive tactics and relationships with various species.

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