What the hiring freeze means for the National Parks Service, as it was just about to start finding seasonal employees.
What the hiring freeze means for the National Parks Service, as it was just about to start finding seasonal employees.  
Podcast: Federal Drive with Tom Temin
Published On: Tue Feb 18 2025
Description: President Donald Trump's hiring freeze which was enacted as soon as he entered office could not have come at a worse time for the National Parks Service. The agency that relies heavily on seasonal workers was in the beginning stages of staffing up for what looks to be another busy season. Now parks officials and experts are warning that some of the nation's most treasured parks that were already having trouble keeping up as popular tourist destinations may face even more crowd control issues. For more on this, we welcome Tim Whitehouse, executive director of the group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices