{"id":1846,"date":"2026-03-21T17:51:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T17:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=1846"},"modified":"2026-03-21T17:51:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T17:51:56","slug":"famed-national-park-drops-environmental-contaminant-ban-ahead-of-americas-250th-birthday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=1846","title":{"rendered":"Famed national park drops &#8216;environmental contaminant&#8217; ban ahead of America\u2019s 250th birthday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 90px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876676\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u5de6\u4fa7\u7ad6\u6392 -->\r\n  <div style=\"height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876672\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"height: 500px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876680\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u53f3\u4fa7\u6469\u5929\u697c\uff08\u548c\u5de6\u4fa7\u5b8c\u5168\u5bf9\u9f50\uff09 -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-row: 3\/5; height: 750px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876678\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e6\" data-zoneid=\"5876682\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft wp-block-nypost-editor-partner-article-links\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Plenty of big celebrations are in the works for America\u2019s\u00a0250th birthday this summer\u00a0\u2014 and fireworks are involved.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On the eve of July 4th, Mount Rushmore will host a \u201cspectacular Independence Day celebration in partnership with the State of South Dakota,\u201d according to the\u00a0National Parks Service\u00a0(NPS) website.<\/p>\n<p>The evening will feature educational programs, patriotic tributes and musical entertainment to mark the occasion.<\/p>\n<p>An Interior Department spokesperson expressed enthusiasm to Fox News Digital about the celebration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnder President Donald J. Trump, America\u2019s 250th birthday will be marked by a once-in-a-lifetime celebration that encapsulates the American spirit \u2014 including a spectacular\u00a0fireworks display\u00a0at Mount Rushmore that honors our history at the monument that symbolizes those who built it,\u201d said the spokesperson.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnlike the prior administration,\u201d the spokesperson added, \u201cthe\u00a0Department of the Interior is excited to be part of such an incredible event that, through careful planning and coordination, celebrates and honors the\u00a0founding of the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden wrote a letter to President Trump in February to invite him to the event, calling the occasion the \u201cbiggest birthday party ever.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cUnlike the prior administration, the\u00a0Department of the Interior is excited to be part of such an incredible event.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><button class=\"button button--modal-trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the image in a modal.\" data-modal-image=\"38853386\"><br \/>\n\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-plus\" fill=\"#fff\" viewbox=\"0 0 1033 1000\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\"><path d=\"M380 364V0h273v355h380v290H653v355H380V645H0V355h380v9z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/button><br \/>\n<img style=\"aspect-ratio:1.49926794;display:block\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"38853386\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/2020-early-independence-day-celebration-124135967.jpg?resize=662,441&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 662w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/2020-early-independence-day-celebration-124135967.jpg?resize=90,60&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 90w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/2020-early-independence-day-celebration-124135967.jpg?resize=120,80&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 120w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/2020-early-independence-day-celebration-124135967.jpg?resize=1200,800&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/2020-early-independence-day-celebration-124135967.jpg?resize=1038,692&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1038w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/2020-early-independence-day-celebration-124135967.jpg?resize=87,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, 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