Trump freezes $25 million in national park restoration projects

The administration of US President Donald Trump is freezing approximately 130 restoration and construction projects in national parks, valued at around $25 million. Funding had already been approved for projects in Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion, and Joshua Tree, including wildfire prevention and conservation efforts.

The administration of US President Donald Trump is freezing approximately 130 restoration and construction projects in national parks across the country. The projects are estimated to be worth about $25 million. This was reported by The Washington Post based on internal documents from the Department of the Interior. The funding had already been approved for projects to be carried out by external contractors. The list of affected parks includes Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion, and Joshua Tree. The projects included, among other things, wildfire preparedness work, various conservation activities, and care for sled dogs in Alaska.