Theresa Pierno
Theresa Pierno is the president of the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), an organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing America's national parks. She has been an advocate for sustainable funding and staffing for national parks, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards for visitor experience and environmental conservation. Recently, she expressed concerns over significant staffing cuts proposed by the Trump administration, warning that such reductions would have devastating consequences for parks and the communities that rely on them.
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Theresa Pierno is the president and CEO of the NPCA and criticized the decision to keep parks open without enough staff during the shutdown.
Visitors and advocates lament partial openings of national parks during shutdown
United States· 2025-10-04
Theresa Pierno, the association’s president, said the stakes are even higher now than in previous shutdowns.
What a federal government shutdown might mean for travelersUnited States· 2025-09-30
Theresa Pierno warns that national parks cannot function effectively with current staffing levels.
Nu hotas nationalparkerna av Trumps politik
Sweden· 2025-07-19
Theresa Pierno is the president and CEO of the National Parks Conservation Association.
Welcome to the slavery memorial. Enjoy the beautiful view
Canada· 2025-06-20
The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) president, Theresa Pierno, said staffing cuts of this magnitude will have devastating consequences for parks and communities.
US Forest Service and National Park Service to fire thousands of workers | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-02-15
