West
Yosemite rangers urge visitors to not bury this in national park: 'Let's keep things clean and classy'
Yosemite rangers in California are making an important plea to visitors of the national park who are leaving waste behind in the wilderness.
“Please don’t bury toilet paper, it’s easily exposed by weather and erosion, and animals can dig it up and disperse it long before it decomposes (which can take 1-3 years, depending on conditions),” said a recent post shared on Yosemite National Park’s Facebook page.
“Some animals may even use it for nesting material (ew). Let’s keep things clean and classy out there, by packing out whatever you carry in.”
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The Facebook post included photos of toilet paper pieces bunched up, and rolls that were deserted by visitors.
Yosemite rangers are reminding visitors to dispose of any toilet paper they bring to the park, sharing photos of recent examples and warning against harming the environment. (NPS)
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Many visitors pass through America’s 429 national parks with 325.5 million taking in the beauty last year, according to the National Park Service (NPS).
Nearly 95% of land is designated specifically for wilderness, which is home to hundreds of animal and reptile species, and over 1,000 plant species.
Facebook users commented on Yosemite’s post, with many applauding the rangers’ “PSA.” (NPS)
The 747,956-acre park is home to North America’s tallest waterfall, cascading 2,425 feet to the valley floor further below.
The National Park Foundation combats the 70 million pounds of waste collected annually in national parks, according to NPS.
“You can bring a sealable plastic baggie to stash it in, and even cover the bag in tape so you don’t have to look at it. Because really, nobody wants to stumble upon a surprise package left behind by an anonymous outdoor enthusiast,” rangers also wrote in the Facebook post, which garnered comments from people backing up the announcement.
The National Park Foundation combats the 70 million pounds of waste collected annually in national parks, according to NPS. (NPS)
“Great PSA, thanks,” one woman commented. “I volunteer in the park and have seen time and again that some people were never taught or don’t care about ‘pack in pack out.’”
“So many tourists have no regard for Mother Nature. So sad,” another person wrote.
“Unbelievable. Thank you for reminding ppl how to behave in the wilderness,” said another.
At least two users commented that there should be “more bathrooms” available in the park.
Fox News Digital reached out to NPS for additional comment.
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Nevada Attorney Gen. Aaron Ford responds to what he calls President Trump’s ‘misleading speech on elections’
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) – On Thursday, July 16, Nevada Attorney Gen. Aaron Ford responded to President Trump’s “misleading speech on elections.”
“You just watched President Trump attempt to revive conspiracy theories about the 2020 election that have repeatedly been debunked and dismissed by the legal system, independent analyses and state elections officials across the country,” Ford said. “My office fought against these lies from day one, and we successfully defended Nevada’s elections from this ridiculous misinformation.”
Ford said that Trump is trying to bring this topic back to life.
“He does not care that Americans are tired,” Ford said. “He does not care that Nevadans are more concerned with the economic impacts of his illegal tariffs and his disastrous foreign policy. He does not care that Nevadans are worried about his unchecked and dangerous immigration enforcement strategies. He does not care that Nevadans are upset about his attempts to abuse taxpayer dollars to create a personal slush fund through the IRS.”
Ford said Trump is trying to lay the groundwork to make a case to allow federal interference in Nevada’s elections.
“Trump has attempted to illegally interfere with the rights of states to conduct their elections, a right, to be clear, that is enshrined in the Constitution,“ Ford said. ”It is the sovereign right of Nevada and all other states to run their elections. Full stop.”
Ford said his office has always acted swiftly to investigate any allegations of voter fraud.
“Our elections have systems in place to ensure that only eligible people vote and attempts to vote fraudulently can be detected and prosecuted,” Ford said. “Since my time as attorney general, the system has worked, and we’ve prosecuted cases of voter fraud.”
Contrary to the lies that Trump continues to peddle, Ford said, the only threat to our elections is his inability to accept his loss.
“He’s still shopping around for someone, anyone, to tell him he won,” Ford said. “His inability to accept the results of past elections and his fragile ego are driving his desire to seize control of future elections. Our country deserves better.”
Ford said Nevadans are not going to stand idly by while Trump attempts to sow doubt, lies, and confusion about the midterm election. He added that the Secretary of State’s office does an impeccable job at administering Nevada’s elections.
“I will continue to use all of my office’s power to stand up against President Trump’s attempts to illegally expand federal power and interfere with states’ rights,” Ford said. “Nevada’s elections are safe and secure.”
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