Cantwell Statement On Secretary Zinke’s Decision To Raise National Park Visitor Fees

October 24, 2017

Washington, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) made the following statement regarding Secretary Zinke’s decision to increase entrance fees during the peak season at 17 national parks:

"While Secretary Zinke flies around on private jets using our taxpayer dollars, he is hiking up the fees all American families pay to enjoy our National Parks."

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