President Donald Trump unveiled his Monday, and a significant cut to the Department of Interior is on the table.
The Trump administration wants to cut funding for within the Interior, for a 16% overall reduction. The National Park Service would see its by more than a half billion dollars, wiping out nearly 1,000 jobs. The proposal also cuts under the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Aaron Weiss of the Center for Western Priorities, a nonprofit conservation advocacy organization, said he鈥檚 most concerned with by nearly $300 million.
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Weiss said the administration is changing the way appropriations are organized within USGS. He fears that moving money around will effectively reduce the number of climate scientists on the payroll. President Trump鈥檚 proposal calls for 827 job cuts across the agency.
According to the Department of Interior鈥檚 , the budget proposal prioritizes addressing wildfires, investing in energy development and expanding public access to outdoor recreation, among others.
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