I urge you to copy and paste, personalize with your name and city, and send directly to your U.S. Senators and Representative! 

[Your Name]
[Your City, State]

[Date]

[Representative/Senator Last Name]
[Address]

Dear [Representative/Senator Last Name],

I am writing to express my deep concern about the devastating cuts already made to the National Park Service in the 2026 federal budget. A $1.2 billion reduction—the largest in the Park Service’s 109-year history—has already begun to affect our national treasures.

These cuts are not abstract numbers; they are real, tangible losses. They have resulted in the elimination of staff positions, reduced funding for park operations, and scaled-back programs in historic preservation, construction, and recreation. Parks across the country are experiencing fewer rangers on duty, fewer scientists protecting fragile ecosystems, and fewer personnel to maintain trails, respond to emergencies, or simply keep the gates open. Already, many employees have been laid off, and thousands more are at risk.

The consequences are severe. America’s national parks are not luxuries—they are lifelines, protecting our air and water, preserving wild places that can never be replaced, and safeguarding our history. They are also engines for local economies, drawing visitors from across the nation and the world. The recent cuts send a troubling message to our citizens and future generations: that these irreplaceable treasures are not a priority.

I urge you to act immediately to restore funding to the National Park Service and support policies that protect staffing, operations, and the preservation of our parks. The legacy of these parks belongs to all of us—and if we fail to defend it now, we risk permanently losing some of America’s most cherished places.


Sincerely,
[Your Name]