Misc. National Park News:
Republicans Seek Big Cuts in Environmental Rules (editorial)
With the nation’s attention diverted by the drama over the debt ceiling, Republicans in the House of Representatives are loading up an appropriations bill with 39 ways — and counting — to significantly curtail environmental regulation.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/28/science/earth/28enviro.htmlBear spray 101: What you should know
On Canada Day we set off to backpack along the Lake Minnewanka Trail into the LM8 backcountry campground. Big groups picnicked beside the popular lake in Banff National Park — a festive scene that makes it easy to forget you’re in bear country.
http://www.calgaryherald.com/travel/Bear+spray/5169072/story.html#ixzz1TR9lih98**********
Sequoia National Park News:
UPDATE: Lion Fire in Sequoia spreads to 16,000 acres; containment at 15 percent
Smoke from the 16,350-acre Lion Fire can be seen as far away as the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada and as close as the Tulare County foothills. The wildland fire is being managed as an ecological burn to reduce 90-year-old forest debris, said Denise Alonzo, spokeswoman for the Sequoia National Forest.
http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article...ment-10-percent**********
Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News:
High rivers in Yellowstone National Park still have some areas closed
The high water in Yellowstone National Park is receding, but there are still several impacts from the high flowing rivers.
http://www.kxlf.com/news/high-rivers-in-yellowstone-national-park-still-have-some-areas-closed/Prepare for Severe Floods, Pipeline Operators Reminded
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's new advisory bulletin for owners and operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipelines says the Yellowstone River spill that began July 1 shows the risks.http://ohsonline.com/articles/2011/07/28/prepare-for-severe-floods-pipeline-operators-reminded.aspx?admgarea=news
Griz Charges Prompt New Specific Grand Teton Rules
Grand Teton National Park is clarifying its rules against getting too close to wildlife after a grizzly charged at tourists who were watching the animal from on top of cars.
http://www.localnews8.com/news/28694205/detail.html**********
Yosemite National Park News:
Yosemite waterfall deaths: Families hire consultant to assess safety
The families of three hikers who were swept over Yosemite National Park's Vernal Fall last week have hired a consultant to assess whether safety measures were adequate.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/20...ess-safety.html**********
