March 04, 2024

Wyden Statement on New Concessionaire Contract for Crater Lake

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today released the following statement after the National Park Service (NPS) announced Aramark’s concessionaire contract to manage Crater Lake National Park is in the process of being transferred to a new operator:

“I want to thank National Park Service Director Chuck Sams for his leadership and the decisive steps he has taken to address concessionaire failures and make the much-needed transition to a new operator. It is clear as Crater Lake that from the beginning the National Park Service took my concerns seriously and worked swiftly to put this world-renowned Oregon natural treasure on the path to better concessionaire management that protects the resource and everyone it touches.

Today’s announcement follows Wyden’s letter asking NPS to act immediately to prevent Aramark’s mismanagement from continuing to pose safety risks to Crater Lake National Park, its visitors, and the employees who live and work at Crater Lake. After NPS announced its intent to transition away from a concessionaire contract with Aramark, Wyden also asked NPS to minimize impacts on visitors and park resources during the transition to a new concessionaire.