A bit of a quiet news day, but here are a few headlines that folks may find interesting.
Cheers
James
Arches/Canyonlands NP:
Salazar decision a blow to Utah's economy, energy security
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar's decision to reject 77 bids from the Bureau of Land Management's December lease sale was a serious blow to Utah's struggling budget and economy, and signals that the new administration is not serious about its stated goal of increasing our energy security.
http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_11665995Everglades NP:
Everglades Cleanup Threatened by Financial Crisis
Despite financial uncertainties and legal challenges, Florida officials are proceeding with a U.S. $1.34-billion plan to restore the Everglades to something approaching its natural state.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/02/090206-everglades-plan.htmlGlacier NP:
BILLINGS - Advocates of returning grizzly bears to the Bitterroot and Cascade mountain ranges have been heartened by the shift in the political climate in Washington, D.C.
http://www.missoulian.com/articles/2009/02/10/news/mtregional/news08.txtGNP officials propose improvements
Glacier National Park officials are proposing improvements to restrooms, the shuttle stop and a power system at Logan Pass.
http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/Global/story.asp?S=9816249Snow pack of 2009 creates unique challenges
This winter has avalanche forecasters across the province on their toes. They are trying to predict and manage the kind of snow pack that has not been seen since the 1980s. Long periods of cold dry weather, followed by heavy snowfall in early January caused the closure of many highways across the province. These conditions created many challenges for decision makers in Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park. Between December 25 and January 14, 230 cm of snow fell on a snow pack that had been weakened by extended periods of dry cold weather, all of which sat on a deep crust from a November warming period.
http://www.bclocalnews.com/kootenay_rockies/revelstoketimesreview/lifestyles/39341144.htmlGrand Canyon NP:
Storm wreaks havoc on area highways
The snow northern Arizona was expecting Saturday finally arrived early Sunday morning -- and though it had been expected, it still created problems for travelers, especially on the highways.
http://www.azdailysun.com/articles/2009/02/09/news/local/20090209_local_190605.txtMisc Parks News:
What would Thoreau do? (Editorial)
Our histories will be authored when we’re dust, penned in the full sunlight of what we’ve left for those after us.
http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2009/02/10/opinion/editorials/doc49910c5595897381957063.txtRocky Mountain NP:
Colorado delegation should support Omnibus Lands bill
A huge package of land conservation legislation, the S22 Omnibus Lands Bill, passed the Senate January 15 by a 73-21 vote and awaits a vote in the House. It could go to a House committee first or head directly to the floor and the voting is likely to move fast.
http://www.montrosepress.com/articles/2009/02/10/opinion/editorials/doc49910caa69fd0355653537.txtSaguaro NP:
Saguaro National Park could soon have a comprehensive trails plan
A proposed trail management plan for the entire Saguaro National Park closes some trails and opens new ones to protect the desert landscape. Some continue to watch closely with their comments ready for the final result.
http://www.kold.com/Global/story.asp?S=9816827
