National Parks Report 320 Million Annual Visitors Amid Policy Changes

Why it matters locally: Louisiana is home to several national park sites, including Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve and Kisatchie National Forest, which attract visitors to the state. Policy changes affecting national parks could influence tourism and conservation efforts within these local sites.

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National parks within the United States recorded over 320 million visitors in the past year. Tiernan Sittenfeld, president and CEO of the National Parks Conservation Association, discussed the current conditions of these parklands. Sittenfeld noted policy changes directing revisions to park exhibits. She also identified construction projects initiated by former President Trump that have commenced within park boundaries.