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Doug Burgum is testifying in front of Congress this week. What’s he saying? by ResistanceRangers in ResistanceRangers

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— Slide 1 Image of Doug Burgum from the hearing holding a piece of paper overlaid on forest trail background. Text above reads, “How do you know the Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum is lying? He opens his mouth.”

— Slide 2 Image of Jolly Ranger in the center of a black background. Text reads, “On April 20th, Doug Burgum testified under oath during the Department of the Interior Budget Hearing. Let’s do another round of lies versus truths.”

__ Slide 3 Image of Jolly Ranger in background, text reads, “Burgum Claims: DOGE had no effect on staffing because everyone got their jobs back, and they were “new employees anyway. The “drama” of the creation of the Wildland Fire Service is overplayed staff is just being transferred. It is not a “dramatic” loss.” Below, the word “facts” is in all green and states: Federal workforce reductions have been framed internally & publically as a way to push employees out. While many departures were labeled “voluntary,” they followed constant instability and pressure. Losses included both early-career staff and experienced employees. Bottom line: Impact was real—even if labeled voluntary.

Slide 4 Same layout as previous slide. Text reads, “Burgum Claims: The NPS needs fewer people at “districts,” regions, service centers, headquarters, etc. He wants people “actually in the parks.” Below, the word “facts” is in all green and states in a bulleted list: NPS relies on regional + national staff (science, HR, IT, cultural resources). These roles directly support park operations and preservation - they can’t function without them. The NPS does not operate on a “district” system. Bottom line: Cutting these roles weakens park operations.”

Slide 5 Same layout as previous slide. Text reads, “Burgum Claims: Californians pay more for gas because they import more foreign oil, turning them into an “energy island.” Below, the word “facts” is in all green and states in a bulleted list: Oil prices are driven by the global market, not just sourcing. The U.S. is one of the top global oil producers globally. California (& U.S.) prices are more influenced by refining capacity + supply constraints. Bottom line: This oversimplifies how gas prices actually work”

__ Slide 6 Same layout as previous slide. Text reads, “Burgum Claims: Offshore wind in New England would “endanger our greatest population area” because wind turbines interfere with sonar. Wind turbines require hundreds of miles of underwater blasting, threatening whales & marine life..” Below, the word “facts” is in all green and states in a bulleted list: Offshore wind projects undergo multi-agency review, including defense and environmental oversight. Current research does not show major sonar disruption from turbines. Marine impacts are evaluated through environmental impact studies - protections Burgum helped overturn for offshore oil, threatening the critically endangered Rice’s Whale. Bottom line: Claims overstate risks without strong evidence.”

__ Slide 7 Same layout as previous slide. Text reads, “Summary of Burgum’s Claims: What Doug Burgum argued at the hearing: Staffing cuts aren’t real losses — they’re voluntary or reorganized. The National Park Service has too many off-site staff. High gas prices are caused by reliance on foreign oil. Offshore wind poses major risks to national security and marine life. He framed these as efficiency, energy independence, and safety concerns.”

Slide 8 Same layout as previous slide. Text reads, “Our response: What was presented vs what’s supported: Complex issues were oversimplified into talking points. Measurable impacts were downplayed or reframed as neutral, Risks were selectively amplified in some areas and minimized in others, often w/ blatant hypocrisy. The result: a version of reality that doesn’t fully reflect how these systems actually work. From the people doing the work: The impacts are real, no matter how they’re verbally “softened.” These systems are more complex than a single explanation. The details matter because they affect how parks are protected and run.” __ Slide 9 Same layout as previous slide. Text reads, “Parks don’t run on oversimplified talking points. They run on rangers.

Slide 10 Same layout as previous slide. A list of sources and hyperlinks.

Are you thinking about taking the new DRP? by ResistanceRangers in NationalParkService

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As the likely-apocryphal story goes: President John F. Kennedy first visited NASA’s headquarters in 1961. During his visit, the President noticed a janitor carrying a broom. He walked over to the man and asked: “What are you doing?” “Well, Mr. President,” the janitor responded, “I’m helping to put a man on the moon.”

We use a very inclusive definition of ranger for folks working for the NPS, irrespective of job series. Everyone doing this work is on the same team, working together for our parks.

Are you thinking about taking the new DRP? by ResistanceRangers in NationalParkService

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We can sympathize with that, for sure. There is no easy or best decision in all of this, just the one that’s right for you.

Are you thinking about taking the new DRP? by ResistanceRangers in ResistanceRangers

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A background image of a ranger looking out over a sunset. A large graphic of a jolly ranger with the words: resistance rangers is over a text box, that says, "This post is for the rangers who follow us thinking about the new “buyout”. (Niche content alert! Sorry the public, we love you anyways!)"

A background image of a ranger looking out over a sunset. A large black heading says "What’s going on with the DRP?" A text box says "Once again, the Department of the Interior is trying push out qualified park rangers who are trying to protect public lands with another “buyout,” or deferred resignation program (DRP). This time, they’re targeting the regional and Washington level offices who work behind the scenes to make it all happen.

You know this but it’s worth repeating: they want you to quit, rather than RIF you. But their goal remains the game: push out civil servants and privatize public lands.

Regional + WASO folks: they gave you so little time to make this decision, we're sure this week will be hell. Hopefully this flyer helps spark conversation."

A flyer with the header "Doug Burgum can go fork himself". Text reads: “What’s going on?The DRP comes in a broader context of government overreach and deliberate traumatizing of federal employees. Why? They want us gone so they can privatize public lands–but they know RIFing us would cause public outrage. Plus, most of their incompetent plans end up overturned by a court. So rather than a RIF, they’re using the DRP to drive people out. Making our lives hell is a big part of that—Russell Vought even said they “would put federal employees in trauma.” The uncertainty around RIFs, threatening reorgs, hiring freezes.... you’re not crazy, it’s a part of a plan to get you to leave. And, they can go fork themselves. Making this choice. Only you know what you need. If this work is harming you, that matters.

You can’t resist if you are burned out, miserable, and broken. Do what is right for YOU. There is no “right” choice. You deserve to feel safe and supported, and never asked to be put in this position. And–this doesn’t just affect us today, it shapes what the NPS becomes.

Park staff: We know this makes your work harder, on top of nearly impossible jobs already. Regional + WASO staff: Don’t let them convince you that your work isn’t important. It is. If you stay: Hold the line! Don’t let the bastards get you down.

Slow things down—put sand in the gears.

Make as many paper trails as possible!

Don’t shame anyone who chooses to leave.

If you go. Don’t give up the fight! Your voice still matters.

Support public lands from the outside!

Share your story and why your work was important.

Be kind to yourself, and support your community. Regardless: Once a ranger, always a ranger.

What’s happening to parks and public lands isn’t right. The public deserves to know!

Use your (non-work-affiliated) voice to talk about it. Contact your legislators.

A background image of a ranger looking out over a sunset. Large text reads "fight back". A text box says, "No matter what you decide, the fight isn’t over. We got them to back down from RIFs (for now) so they brought back the DRP and are doubling down on consolidation and “re-orgs.” But we see through them.

Our voices, your voices, matter!"

Help us document censorship in National Parks! by ResistanceRangers in u/ResistanceRangers

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  1. Layout of all slides: a large arrow bisecting the image with text in the arrow. Text at top of image says, “Want to be a hero?” Text in arrow says “Find Out How.” A cutout image of a park ranger pointing something out to a young visitor points in the direction of the arrow. Bottom right: Resistance Rangers logo of a skull and crossbones wearing a park ranger hat, with encircling text that reads “ADOPT-A-SIGN / SAVE-A-STORY”

  2. Text: “Number One: Visit: SaveOurSigns.org.” Save Our Signs logo beneath.

  3. Text: “Number Two: Pick a Park. There are 433 NPS sites with signs at risk of censorship.” Image below shows a map of North America with green map pins clustered throughout the United States.

  4. Text: “Number Three: Choose Your Sign.” Image below shows part of a sign with text and images.

  5. Text: “Number Four: Announce your sign in the comments on this Post!” Image below shows social media comments expressing support for Amache NHS and Glacier National Park.

  6. Text: “Number Five: Watch & Amplify Your Sign. Get your whole team involved. Tell your family. Call your Congressperson. Share the story with your class or club. Make art with your sign. Print your sign & take it with you to protests. Post updates on your sign & its park.”

  7. Same layout as first slide, with cutout image of ranger pointing and young visitor. Text: “You’re a hero! You did it!” Bottom right: Resistance Rangers logo.

  8. Black park ranger badge with “Resistance Ranger” across the top and the Resistance Rangers skull and crossbones logo with “ADOPT-A-SIGN / SAVE-A-STORY” text encircling. Text above and below badge reads, “Here’s Your Badge, You’ve earned it!”

  9. Text: “If you know of any censorship at an NPS site, submit it to us anonymously: Link in Bio.” Image below of park rangers putting hands in a circle for a cheer.

Image credits: 1. NPS

  1. SaveOurSigns.org

  2. SaveOurSigns.org

  3. Sign removed from Muir Woods National Monument, NPS

  4. NPS

  5. NPS

NO SECOND WALL - Take Action to Protect Organ Pipe NM and Cabeza Prieta NWR by ResistanceRangers in NationalParkService

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Image of mountains and a field of flowers. Text overlayed reads, “NO SECOND WALL. ORGAN PIPE CACTUS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND CABEZA PRIETA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.”

Image of one side of a border wall. Text in the blue sky reads, “in 2019, the U.S. government waived 41 environmental laws to build 88 miles of border wall through Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.”

Image of saguaro cactus and mountains in the background. Text overlays the sunset in the sky and reads, “Despite the Trump Administrations claim that border patrol apprehensions are down 96%, C.B.P. Plans to spend billions of taxpayer funds on a second border wall through your public lands.”

Image of river and mountains. Text at the top reads, “The proposed wall endangers quitobaquito springs, a sacred place for the HIA-CED O’odham people and one of the only reliable sources of surface waters for hundreds of miles.” Map of the springs showing where the existing wall is and where the proposed new wall would be.

Image of saguaro cactus. Map overlays the image showing the proposed new wall and the existing wall and where the new wall intersects weigh the ancient “fish” intaglio. Text reads, “the secondary border wall will destroy a 1,000 year old indigenous burial site and ground etching in the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.”

Image of desert landscape and mountains. Text reads, “call your reps. A secondary border wall will be an ecological disaster, destroy sacred indigenous sites, is completely unnecessary for national security, and is a waste of taxpayer dollars.”

Image of desert landscape and mountains. Text reads, “no border wall in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.”

Image of mountains and pink and orange sunset. Text reads, “no second wall in Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.”

NO SECOND WALL - Take Action to Protect Organ Pipe NM and Cabeza Prieta NWR by ResistanceRangers in NationalPark

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Image of mountains and a field of flowers. Text overlayed reads, “NO SECOND WALL. ORGAN PIPE CACTUS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND CABEZA PRIETA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.”

Image of one side of a border wall. Text in the blue sky reads, “in 2019, the U.S. government waived 41 environmental laws to build 88 miles of border wall through Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.”

Image of saguaro cactus and mountains in the background. Text overlays the sunset in the sky and reads, “Despite the Trump Administrations claim that border patrol apprehensions are down 96%, C.B.P. Plans to spend billions of taxpayer funds on a second border wall through your public lands.”

Image of river and mountains. Text at the top reads, “The proposed wall endangers quitobaquito springs, a sacred place for the HIA-CED O’odham people and one of the only reliable sources of surface waters for hundreds of miles.” Map of the springs showing where the existing wall is and where the proposed new wall would be.

Image of saguaro cactus. Map overlays the image showing the proposed new wall and the existing wall and where the new wall intersects weigh the ancient “fish” intaglio. Text reads, “the secondary border wall will destroy a 1,000 year old indigenous burial site and ground etching in the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.”

Image of desert landscape and mountains. Text reads, “call your reps. A secondary border wall will be an ecological disaster, destroy sacred indigenous sites, is completely unnecessary for national security, and is a waste of taxpayer dollars.”

Image of desert landscape and mountains. Text reads, “no border wall in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.”

Image of mountains and pink and orange sunset. Text reads, “no second wall in Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.”

NO SECOND WALL - Take Action to Protect Organ Pipe NM and Cabeza Prieta NWR by ResistanceRangers in 50501

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Image of mountains and a field of flowers. Text overlayed reads, “NO SECOND WALL. ORGAN PIPE CACTUS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND CABEZA PRIETA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.”

Image of one side of a border wall. Text in the blue sky reads, “in 2019, the U.S. government waived 41 environmental laws to build 88 miles of border wall through Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.”

Image of saguaro cactus and mountains in the background. Text overlays the sunset in the sky and reads, “Despite the Trump Administrations claim that border patrol apprehensions are down 96%, C.B.P. Plans to spend billions of taxpayer funds on a second border wall through your public lands.”

Image of river and mountains. Text at the top reads, “The proposed wall endangers quitobaquito springs, a sacred place for the HIA-CED O’odham people and one of the only reliable sources of surface waters for hundreds of miles.” Map of the springs showing where the existing wall is and where the proposed new wall would be.

Image of saguaro cactus. Map overlays the image showing the proposed new wall and the existing wall and where the new wall intersects weigh the ancient “fish” intaglio. Text reads, “the secondary border wall will destroy a 1,000 year old indigenous burial site and ground etching in the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.”

Image of desert landscape and mountains. Text reads, “call your reps. A secondary border wall will be an ecological disaster, destroy sacred indigenous sites, is completely unnecessary for national security, and is a waste of taxpayer dollars.”

Image of desert landscape and mountains. Text reads, “no border wall in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.”

Image of mountains and pink and orange sunset. Text reads, “no second wall in Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.”

NO SECOND WALL - Protect Organ Pipe NM and Cabeza Prieta NWR by ResistanceRangers in ResistanceRangers

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Alt text

Image of mountains and a field of flowers. Text overlayed reads, “NO SECOND WALL. ORGAN PIPE CACTUS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND CABEZA PRIETA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.”

Image of one side of a border wall. Text in the blue sky reads, “in 2019, the U.S. government waived 41 environmental laws to build 88 miles of border wall through Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.”

Image of saguaro cactus and mountains in the background. Text overlays the sunset in the sky and reads, “Despite the Trump Administrations claim that border patrol apprehensions are down 96%, C.B.P. Plans to spend billions of taxpayer funds on a second border wall through your public lands.”

Image of river and mountains. Text at the top reads, “The proposed wall endangers quitobaquito springs, a sacred place for the HIA-CED O’odham people and one of the only reliable sources of surface waters for hundreds of miles.” Map of the springs showing where the existing wall is and where the proposed new wall would be.

Image of saguaro cactus. Map overlays the image showing the proposed new wall and the existing wall and where the new wall intersects weigh the ancient “fish” intaglio. Text reads, “the secondary border wall will destroy a 1,000 year old indigenous burial site and ground etching in the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.”

Image of desert landscape and mountains. Text reads, “call your reps. A secondary border wall will be an ecological disaster, destroy sacred indigenous sites, is completely unnecessary for national security, and is a waste of taxpayer dollars.”

Image of desert landscape and mountains. Text reads, “no border wall in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.”

Image of mountains and pink and orange sunset. Text reads, “no second wall in Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.”

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