However, while America is growing more diverse and urban and younger generations are making up a greater share of the population, these trends are not reflected in visitors to our national parks.
Mazie Hirono
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Mazie Keiko Hirono is an American attorney and politician serving as the junior United States senator from Hawaii since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 4, 2007, to January 3, 2013. Hirono is known for her advocacy on issues such as education, healthcare, and civil rights, often emphasizing the importance of public education and human rights in her public statements.
I think you mentioned in your earlier testimony that you are reviewing all of the programs that you have regarding youth and that you may have to make some decisions.
It is/was a very popular program which I hope will be continued by this Administration.
I think that these programs are really important as we talk about trying to expand the reach...
I would also be concerned about the Park Service's prioritization of supporting smaller project partnerships...
the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget proposes a 13 percent cut to the Park Service's overall budget and an 11 percent cut to the visitor services line.
How do you keep track of where they go, what they do, after they leave your Corps experience?
Again, last year marked the third year in a row that we saw record visitation at our national parks.
As one of the Baby Boomers, I am very proud, along with Senator Angus King, of our park passes.





