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Archive for February, 2009

Feb 27, 2009

Joint News Release: Condors from Oregon and Idaho to join Arizona’s flock

The public is invited to attend the 14th annual release of California Condors on Saturday, March 7 at 11 a.m. Four condors will be released at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.

Feb 27, 2009

Falling Fatality Victim at Zion National Park Identified

The person who fell to his death from Canyon Overlook in Zion National Park has been identified as Dave Brigham, 48, of Sussex, New Jersey. 

Feb 26, 2009

Body Found Beneath Canyon Overlook in Zion National Park

Investigation continues.

Feb 25, 2009

Spring Plowing Begins in Yellowstone

The winter season is drawing to a close in Yellowstone National Park.  Limited, managed snowmobile and snowcoach travel on the park's interior roads ends between March 1 and March 15.  Once the roads close to oversnow travel, crews begin to clear them of snow so they can reopen to automobile travel in the spring.

Feb 25, 2009

Lyceum Programs Through March 14

2009 Lyceum Series – Celebrate our Natural World: Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment

Feb 25, 2009

Grand Canyon’s GOAL Program Develops Leaders, Generates Excellence

At Grand Canyon National Park, the staff is ushering in its own era of excellence with the introduction of the park’s new Generating Organizational Advancement and Leadership or “GOAL” program.

Feb 24, 2009

February Kicks Off Climate Friendly Partnerships in Washington’s Three National Parks

Workshops to include local government, scientists, park staff and others in
climate discussions.

Feb 24, 2009

Superintendent Karen Gustin to Speak at Clallam Bay Sekiu Chamber of Commerce

Public invited to attend presentation on February 25.

Feb 24, 2009

Korean Climber Caught in Avalanche on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park

Early contact with the approximately 40 year old mountaineer indicates that he is alert and responsive

Feb 24, 2009

Korean Climber Rescued from Half Dome in Yosemite National Park

A Korean mountaineer was rescued from Half Dome today at approximately 8:30am after being swept downhill in an avalanche yesterday afternoon.

Feb 24, 2009

Environmental Assessment for the Exotic Plant Management Plan available for public review and comment

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin has announced that an Environmental Assessment/Assessment of Effect (EA) for the Exotic Plant Management Plan is now available for public review and comment. 

Feb 23, 2009

Subsistence Meeting

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Subsistence Resource Commission

Feb 23, 2009

Houchins Ferry opens March 1

Houchins Ferry will open for the season Sunday, March 1.  The Maple Springs Group Campground, which would normally open in March, remains closed due to hazardous fallen trees and damage from the January 27 ice storm.

Feb 23, 2009

Winter Photo Festival To Be Held In West Yellowstone

Photographers are invited to share their favorite winter photos of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem during a Winter Photo Festival to be held next month in West Yellowstone.

Feb 20, 2009

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Celebrates Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial

Sandy Brue of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site shares stories of how the young Abraham Lincoln was shaped by his years growing up in Kentucky.

Feb 20, 2009

Poacher Successfully Prosecuted in Yosemite National Park

Hunters Urged to be Aware of Park Boundary

Feb 20, 2009

Second Community Cardboard Recycle Day

On February 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Rocky Mountain National Park and the Town of Estes Park will team up to provide an opportunity for area residents to recycle corrugated cardboard.

Feb 20, 2009

Changes at Glacier Basin

Extensive beetle mitigation work continues at a variety of locations in Rocky Mountain National Park, including Glacier Basin Campground, on the east side of the park.

Feb 19, 2009

View Progress of Voyageurs National Park’s New Tour Boat Online

After many years of seeking funding for a new 49-passenger tour boat for Rainy Lake in Voyageurs National Park, the National Park Service is pleased to announce that the production of a new boat has begun.

Feb 18, 2009

Zion National Park Announces 2009 Schedule of Climbing Closures

This year, Zion National Park will continue to keep popular climbing routes on cliffs used by nesting peregrine falcons open one month longer than in the past.

Feb 18, 2009

Into Thin Places

Enjoy a visual journey through Rocky Mountain National Park with award-winning photographer, Erik Stensland, who has spent years exploring the hidden corners of Rocky capturing unique moments of beauty.

Feb 17, 2009

Climate Friendly Parks workshops in Washington National Parks

Climate friendly partnerships kick off with workshops that include local government, scientists, park staff and others in climate discussions and action plan proposals.

Washington’s three national parks, Mount Rainier, North Cascades and Olympic National Parks will host diverse groups of community leaders, scientists and business people at three Climate Friendly Park workshops to be held this month.

Feb 15, 2009

Public Comments Requested For Proposed Regulations

2009 Special Park Regulations open for public comment. New rules include clarification on carrying concealed weapons, limits on camping, and permits for large groups. Comment period open through March 16, 2009.

Feb 13, 2009

Public invited to collect downed wood at Mammoth Cave NP

Superintendent Patrick Reed announced today that the public is invited to collect downed wood in the park as part of the clean-up after the January 27 ice storm.

Feb 12, 2009

Spring Nature Walks Begin in March

A National Park Service ranger will lead a series of eight Sunday afternoon hikes along park trails. All hikes will begin at 2 p.m., weather permitting.

Feb 12, 2009

North Cascades NP Glaciers on Seattle Public Television

The glaciers of North Cascades National Park and the scientists who study them will be the topic of the next edition of KCTS 9 Connects with Enrique Cerna which will air Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Feb 12, 2009

Bear Lake Road Phase 2 Reconstruction Planning Efforts

The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA), is proposing to reconstruct a 5-mile section of Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park.  This is Phase 2 of the project and would complete the reconstruction of the entire road.

Feb 12, 2009

Tatras-Wildife Frozen in Time

Learn more about Tatras National Park

Feb 11, 2009

Accident Claims Life of Infamous Yellowstone Elk

A bull elk well known to fall visitors to Mammoth Hot Springs has died as the result of a freak accident.

Feb 11, 2009

Park Schedules Public Meetings on Elk Management Plan

Theodore Roosevelt National Park has scheduled public meetings to provide information and take comments on the park’s Draft Elk Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS).  The goal of the public meetings and the public comment period overall is to gather comments from the public regarding the DEIS’s adequacy in addressing the purpose, need and objectives, environmental issues of concern, and the sufficiency of the overall analysis. 

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