ASSOCIATION OF
NATIONAL PARK
RANGERS
"Stewards for Parks, Visitors, and Each Other"ANPR E-Newsletter for members of
The Association of National Park Rangers
Bill Wade, Executive Director
America’s national parks are being asked to do more with far less. Since January 2025, the National Park Service has lost nearly 25% of its permanent workforce. That means fewer rangers to protect natural and historic resources, support visitors, maintain facilities, conduct research, and keep parks running safely. Now, another “early out” program threatens to push out even more experienced park staff.
This is not just about what visitors may see today — longer lines, delayed maintenance, or reduced services. It is about the long-term damage these staffing losses could do to the future of the National Park System.
Parks need rangers. Take action today and urge your Members of Congress to stop further National Park Service staffing cuts and restore lost positions. https://mstr.app/9494f0ed-d8e6-4b41-93fe-e32e3fc5679c
RANGER RENDEZVOUS 49 PLANNING WELL UNDERWAYDon't forget to mark your calendars for October 28-31, 2026 for Tucson, AZ.
We will be opening RR registration on May 1, and rooms at the Wyndham Westward Look Resort can be made at that time. And, if you are interested in presenting a general session, panel or breakout session, start your planning now. You can apply for consideration to be a presenter by going to this link: https://forms.gle/tZ4x3FFQ9sdQZ3Sn9
WE STILL HAVE POSTCARDS AVAILABLE MAKE YOUR CONCERNS KNOWN TO YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS, OR URGE FAMILY, FRIENDS OR OTHERS TO TAKE ACTIONANPR is making postcards available that you can send to your elected officials (or anyone else) expressing your concerns about what is happening to the National Park Service and its employees. These postcards are available in "packets" of ten cards, for $15.00. Included is a page of significant information about actions that have been taken against the NPS and it's employees since January 2025 that you can use to emphasize your concerns or to use during conversations with others about your concerns. These notifications will be especially important as the Congress begins to consider the NPS budget for FY2027 in the next month or so.
How to order (include your mailing address in either case):
- If you want to pay by check (preferred by ANPR), send to ANPR, 12675 N Sunrise Shadow Drive, Marana, AZ 85658.
- If you want to pay by credit card, send email to Melissa DeVaughn at mdevaughn@anpr.org. She will send you an invoice and you can pay that with your credit card.
ANPR Storefront is up and runningGo here:
https://www.hubnotic.com/collections/anpr
You can order now and also enter ANPR30 discount code to receive 30 percent off on your orders for a limited time.
You can ALSO see the link on our website by scrolling to "Shop ANPR Gear.”
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FREE MEMBERSHIPS ARE STILL BEING OFFERED FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL PARK RANGERS The Association of National Park Rangers (ANPR) announced that it is offering free one-year memberships for new members and free one-year renewals for current members. These memberships include the digital version of ANPR’s quarterly journal Ranger magazine and those who join for free can add $15 to receive the print version of the magazine. ANPR is asking for those who join for free to make a donation of $50 (or whatever amount the member can afford) to help service memberships and carry out the important business of the Association.
Bill Wade, executive director of ANPR, said, “We want to expand our exposure to other employees of all disciplines in the National Park Service and to others interested in supporting our work.”
To get the free membership, go HERE and scroll down to “Other Membership Type” to make your selection. If you are choosing a free renewal, make sure you are signed into your member account before proceeding. To make a donation to ANPR, go HERE and scroll down to the designated fund that you want to support.
Thanks to those of you who have donated to match our "Parks Under Siege" fund, but we still have a lot of work to do between now and the mid-term elections. Please consider donating if you haven't, and maybe more if you have. Association of National Park Rangers
“Parks Under Siege” Fund The Association of National Park Rangers (ANPR) has received a $20,000 grant from a life-member donor to: “Take or coordinate actions to defend the National Park Service’s mission and its employees; and specifically, to do whatever is possible to make a difference by the mid-term elections.” Mike Pflaum, president of ANPR said, “This donor is encouraging our members and other donors to contribute toward matching this grant.” ANPR executive director Bill Wade said, “We are establishing an account to accept this grant and all contributions toward matching it, and we will be working with our partner organizations – National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks (CPANP), and the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) for the services they can provide to help us meet the intent of this grant and to solicit additional donors.” Pflaum said, “We’re asking our members and willing donors from our partner organizations and anyone else who is concerned about what is happening to the National Park Service and its employees to support this initiative by contributing whatever amount they are able to donate.” Go HERE to donate, complete the requested information and scroll down to “Parks Under Siege” to allocate the amount of your donation; or send a check to: ANPR, 12675 N Sunrise Shadow Drive, Marana, AZ 85658 and indicate: “GRANT MATCH.”
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We’re gearing up for an exciting and busy month ahead! From recently taking part in the Annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Race and the Spring IDRA Vendor Fair to celebrating Youth Month, we’re also preparing to mark an important milestone, our 91st anniversary! It’s a season full of energy, connection, and meaningful impact.
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We wanted to take a moment to address some of the most common questions we receive about the Digital Spend Account.
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Many people no longer write checks as frequently as they used to due to the rise of digital payment methods. Therefore, the term “checking account” may not accurately represent the function of this account in today’s world. Referring to it as a “spend account” helps better define its purpose. The Digital Spend Account utilizes early warning services to ensure secure transactions.
Typically, you receive your direct deposit into this account, which is where you make payments for your daily expenses, such as your morning coffee, weekly grocery run, or monthly subscriptions. Essentially, it is the account that you use to spend your money.
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