Our National Parks Under Attack: A Federal Worker Speaks Truth About Power | Ep. 131 Earthkeepers: A Circlewood Podcast On Creation Care And Spirituality podcast

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Our National Parks Under Attack: A Federal Worker Speaks Truth About Power | Ep. 131

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Americans are facing a massive crisis in earth care. The stark reality is that we’ve all been witnessing the decimation of multiple government land management agencies, such as the National Park Service and US Fish and Wildlife, among many others. And it’s becoming increasingly obvious how the present administration’s drastic cuts to staffing and budgets translates into the wholesale gutting of public services, environmental protections, and critical research for planetary health. But what we don’t hear about so much is the cost of these changes to the actual federal employees on the front lines of these agencies-- in terms of their economic security, their mental health, and even their human dignity.

In this conversation, Mark, a federal worker reflects on his 33-year career with the U.S. Forest Service, discussing his journey in land conservation, the importance of education in fostering environmental values, and the current threats to environmental regulations under political changes. He emphasizes the human cost of these policies and the need for community engagement and honest conversations to resist anti-Earth agendas. Mark also shares his ongoing passion for conservation and the role of education in shaping future generations' relationship with the environment.
Episode 12: Mark's previous episode on Earthkeepers

Episode 14: Children and earthkeeping: The Woodsong Forest School

Takeaways
Mark reflects on his fulfilling career in land conservation.
Education plays a crucial role in valuing the environment.
The dismantling of environmental regulations poses significant risks.
Political changes have drastically affected land management agencies.
Restoring environmental standards will be a long and costly process.
Federal employees are facing unprecedented challenges and trauma.
Community engagement is essential for effective conservation efforts.
Real resistance requires honest conversations and understanding.
Mark emphasizes the importance of native species in restoration.
Everyone has a role in educating others about environmental issues.
Keywords
land conservation, environmental policy, education, native species, public lands, whistleblower, environmental regulations, political impact, community engagement, national parks
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