United States: biodiversity is threatened by the current shutdown

Vandalism, trespassing, threats to biodiversity… Despite damage, Joshua Tree National Park will remain open. Thanks to a last minute emergency fund.

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00:00We're in a shutdown because Democrats refuse to fund the border security.

00:30We're in a shutdown because Democrats refuse to fund the border security.

01:01So when you go in the entrance, you usually, you know, you have to stop and either pay or show your pass.

01:06So it tends to back up on big holiday weekends.

01:09So it was pretty sweet to just drive straight through.

01:19This community is galvanized behind keeping Joshua Tree National Park special and beautiful.

01:24So if this shutdown continues for five days or five more weeks, we'll be out here cleaning, taking care of the park.

01:54We're in a shutdown because Democrats refuse to fund the border security.

02:24We're in a shutdown because Democrats refuse to fund the border security.

02:34We're in a shutdown because Democrats refuse to fund the border security.

02:44Look, this shutdown could end tomorrow and it could also go on for a long time.

03:04It depends. It's really dependent on the Democrats.