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Dave Harmon, PW editor
- Jan 30, 2019
- 1 min read

Ex-superintendent of Joshua Tree says NP suffered “irreparable” damage during shutdown

A former park supervisor condemned the impact of the recent government shutdown on California’s Joshua Tree National Park at a protest rally Saturday.

Activists said that the lack of park rangers on duty left the iconic protected area open to off-roading, vandalism and illegal camping.

https://www.newsweek.com/joshua-tree-government-shutdown-damage-vandalism-california-1307608

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