“Nine of the 12 members of the National Park Service advisory board resigned in protest this week, saying Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has ignored pleas for a meeting and has “set aside” protection of the nation’s natural treasures,” USA Today reports.
“I have a profound concern that the mission of stewardship, protection, and advancement of our National Parks has been set aside,” said Board chairman Tony Knowles in a resignation letter to Zinke.
“Last spring, Zinke suspended the work of more than 200 advisory boards, committees and subcommittees pending a review. Some returned to duty, others have been altered or dropped and still others remain dormant.”