An early-season heat wave has engulfed much of the Western U.S., with extreme heat warnings in effect from Friday to late Saturday. Southern Nevada experienced widespread triple-digit temperatures, while Death Valley recorded highs exceeding 115 degrees. This situation reinforces the urgency of More Perfect Union’s new billboard campaign, which highlights the impact of layoffs at DOGE (a reference to the Department of the Interior’s recent cuts) on popular national parks.
With summer tourism just around the corner, the full effects of reductions by the National Park Service are still uncertain. Abigail Wines, acting deputy superintendent of Death Valley National Park, emphasized the park’s commitment to visitor safety amid extreme heat conditions, urging visitors to stay informed about weather alerts and to prepare adequately by bringing water and sunscreen.
More Perfect Union’s campaign aims to spotlight both DOGE’s controversial actions and the broader implications of the Trump administration’s cuts to federal agencies, particularly by leveraging the widespread bipartisan support for national parks. A 2024 Pew Research Center poll indicated that the National Park Service enjoys a 76% favorability rating among Americans. The organization strategically placed billboards in predominantly conservative areas, targeting regions where many may support Trump and his policies, yet highlighting the consequences of those very policies on beloved national parks. Shakir noted that this approach was intended to spark debate about the harms caused by these cuts, positioning national parks as a common ground for discussion.
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