Trump Admin Reviews Wildlife Refuge Rules | Jersey News

Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 2m

The Trump administration is rolling back decades-old protections for national wildlife refuges, including five critical ones in New Jersey that shelter migratory birds and hold sacred ground for the Lenape tribe. Amid budget cuts and a push to open public lands to logging and mining, conservationists warn of dangerous transparency gaps and rushed changes — echoing past controversies like the blocked Izembek land swap. While officials claim they aim to boost outdoor access without sacrificing preservation, environmental groups are mobilizing citizens to demand safeguards remain intact, fearing…