Sequioa National Park News:
Sequoia National Park officials plan 42-acre burn Tuesday morning in Crescent Meadow area to help enhance giant Sequoia tree habitat
A 42-acre portion of the Crescent Meadow area of Giant Forest within Sequoia National Park will be control-burned Tuesday starting at 9 a.m., park officials reported today.
http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article...ia+tree+habitat**********
Yellowstone National Park News:
Take back the park
The fewer snowmobiles in Yellowstone National Park, the better. Better for wildlife, better for park visitors trying to escape noise and pollution, and better for the overall health of the fragile park.
http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_12984937Yellowstone National Park seeks public input on new project
Yellowstone National Park is planning to reconstruct a section of the road which links Norris and Mammoth Hot Springs. The project involves 15.4 miles of road from north of Norris Junction to Golden Gate.
http://www.westyellowstonenews.com/articles/2009/08/03/news/news4.txtLivestock disease meetings planned
Livestock officials in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho are planning a series of meetings to explain new rules proposed for the animal disease brucellosis in the area around Yellowstone National Park.
http://www.kpax.com/Global/story.asp?S=10842635State officials seek comments on grizzly bear management
Montana wildlife officials are seeking public comment on a proposed agreement between Montana, Wyoming and Idaho on shared management of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone area.
http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/articles/2009/08/02/news/50bear.txt**********
Yosemite National Park News:
Yosemite National Park Celebrates Arrival of Hybrid Tractors
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in Yosemite Valley, Thursday, July 23, to commemorate the arrival of four hybrid tractors that will be used in the popular Yosemite Valley Floor Tours. Acting Superintendent Dave Uberuaga and DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Dan Jensen cut the ribbon as 60 park visitors were embarking on their tour of Yosemite Valley.
http://www.extranomical.com/NEWS/YOSEMIT...actors_363.htmlPark officials to remodel deluxe Yosemite hotel
The landmark Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park is due for its first major remodel and seismic upgrade since the stately Art Deco lodge opened 82 years ago.
http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_12983952?nclick_check=1**********
Zion National Park News:
One fire contained, one still burning in Zion
Firefighters on Saturday contained a wildfire burning in the Kolob Canyon area of Zion National Park.
http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_12982605**********
