National Parks experiencing $12 billion maintenance backlog Ian Price July 16, 2018 1 minute read A bipartisan bill pushed by U.S. Senator Mark Warner would provide $6.5 billion dollars toward national park maintenance – which is facing a nearly $12 billion backlog of repairs. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Coast Guard suspends search for missing boaters in VirginiaNext: Former Salem Sox player goes deep – another rests during All Star break Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026