Current, former USNPS officials warn using fee monies to shutdown relief will have consequences

The Trump administration’s decision to use national park entrance fees to clean up popular sites during the partial shutdown is raising concerns that the detrimental effects of such a move will extend far beyond the reopening of the government.

For decades, parks have used their fee revenue to help cover repairs and maintenance to visitor facilities, improve staffing and support law enforcement.

https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/424429-dems-question-legality-of-park-fees-during-shutdown