Public Lands and the Government Shutdown
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Q1 #ParkChat Have you been directly impacted by the #governmentshutdown or do you know some one that has? One of our sons has- he’s working but not being paid. Have you or someone you know changed their travel plans due to the #shutdown @publiclandlvr @Wild_Tribute
publiclandlvr
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Q2: There’s a big debate about whether any #publiclands should be open to visitors right now. Should all @NatlParkService sites be closed until the government reopens? Why or why not? #ParkChat
Pic: @PetroglyphNPS Oct '16
publiclandlvr
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Q3: From backcountry permits to campground reservations, some outdoor adventure planning is on hold right now. What are you doing in the meantime to make sure you can still #optoutside this year? #ParkChat
Pic: @ChacoCultureNHP Oct '16
publiclandlvr
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Q4: Many @twitter handles have been proactive in promoting recreation alternatives to federal #publiclands. @visitrainier is one example. Have you seen others? Share them with us! #ParkChat
Pic: @CAStateParks Burney Falls May '17
publiclandlvr
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Q5: Now is a great time to visit a state or county park. What’s one you’d recommend that’s a day trip from where you live? #ParkChat
Pic: @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks September '17
publiclandlvr
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Q6: What strategies do you use to identify lesser known destinations to visit? Share your tips with the rest of us! #ParkChat
Pic: @GallatinNF Aug '16
publiclandlvr
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Q7: News of volunteer efforts to help clean our #publiclands during the lapse in appropriations has garnered national attention. Have you participated in any such individual or organized event? Do you have plans to do so? #ParkChat
Pic: @PointReyesNPS Jan '17
publiclandlvr
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Q8: Clearly @WoodsyOwl's #GiveAHoot message hasn’t reached everyone recreating on #publiclands. What do you think should be done to help @leavenotrace outdoor ethics education reach a broader audience? #ParkChat
Pic: @AdCouncil @forestservice
publiclandlvr
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Q9: @GoParks has launched an emergency fund to help NPS sites recover from the government shutdown. How else can #publiclands visitors help? #ParkChat
Pic: @MountRainierNPS August '16
publiclandlvr
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Q10: Some accounts have been promoting #WeAreParks to promote ownership and stewardship. If you had to choose one picture or one experience that captures this spirit, what would it be? #ParkChat
Pic: @GlacierNPS September '16
Wild_Tribute
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Q11. We’d like to tip our hats to the volunteers, cooperating associations, Governors, Mayors, etc. who have contributed their resources to keep (some of) our public lands open / protected during this difficult time. Are there any uplifting stories we should highlight? #ParkChat