Overcrowding doesn't really seem to be an issue Zinke is addressing, which seems like a glaring omission (last year in Yosemite, the Valley was basically unbearable due to the crowds and traffic). However, structuring any solution to these problems in terms of revenue and fees risks ostracizing those who
There's a 30 day public comment period. It seems doubtful that people in the current administration listen to comments (hellooo Ajit Pai), but we should find other ways to combat overcrowding or raise revenue (maybe take it out of the defense budget?) without restricting access to the comparably wealthy...Latino Outdoors founder Jose Gonzalez said the need for revenue and to control the crowds at the busiest parks is understandable but he questioned the potential impact.
“If there isn’t always a question or consideration of equitable access to a lot of communities, it’s only going to increase the disparity in terms of who is able to access our national parks and public lands,” he said.
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