Kristen Brengel

Kristen Brengel, a leader at the National Parks Conservation Association, and Phil Francis, a former National Park Service employee with decades of experience, dive into the current crisis facing national parks. They discuss severe staffing cuts and the implications for visitor services, along with the threat of privatization of these cherished spaces. The duo also sheds light on LGBTQ history erasure in national parks and the need for advocacy. With economic repercussions for local communities at stake, their insights highlight the urgent call to action for preserving these vital resources.

Cody Perry, a passionate advocate for Dinosaur National Monument, and Kristen Brengel, a veteran of national park advocacy, delve into the unique wonders of the monument, which houses over 1,500 dinosaur fossils. They address alarming threats from new government policies pushing for resource extraction. The duo emphasizes the immense ecological and cultural significance of this landmark, while urging public engagement in conservation efforts to protect not just Dinosaur National Monument, but all vulnerable national treasures.