Parks on the Backburner: How Washington's Vanity Projects Distract from a Nation's Needs The National Park Service faces a $24 billion maintenance backlog, but it seems preservation of our natural treasures is not a priority.
At least $90 million from national park entry fees has been diverted to beautification projects in Washington, D. C. , under the Trump administration.
This decision is striking given the scale of the maintenance problem facing these parks.