Congaree National Park NEws:
Butterfly Count planned at Congaree National Park
Butterflies are one of the most beautiful elements of the natural world, and are ecologically important as pollinators, consumers and food sources for other animals. Scientists recognize them as important indicators of ecosystem health.
http://www.thetandd.com/lifestyles/leisu...l#ixzz1XTpqr3tO**********
Everglades National Park News:
Oil Industry Lobbyist Applauds Rick Scott Stance on Drilling
The head of Florida’s oil lobby applauded Gov. Rick Scott’s statement that further oil drilling around the Florida Everglades should be done with extreme caution.
http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/oil-industry-lobbyist-applauds-rick-scott-stance-drilling**********
Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Uranium mining under scrutiny
Utah and Arizona officials came together Wednesday in St. George to make the case against a proposed 20-year withdrawal of uranium mining and exploration claims on nearly 1 million acres of public land in both states.
http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20110908/NEWS01/109080333/Uranium-mining-under-scrutiny?odyssey=nav|head
Smokies ranger breaks records for running through the park
When David Worth reached Davenport Gap at the end of his record-breaking run on the Appalachian Trail through the Smokies, all he wanted to do was sit down and eat.
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2011/sep/08/smokies-ranger-breaks-records-for-running-the/**********
Olympic National Park News:
Olympic National Park rangers kill aggressive goat
Olympic National Park rangers killed a mountain goat that threatened campers by following them to their campsite and refusing to leave.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2016145262_goatkilled09m.html**********
Petrified Forest National Park News:
Petrified Forest adds 26,000 acres
The federal government is gaining control over an even larger expanse of rainbow-colored petrified wood, fossils from the dawning age of dinosaurs and petroglyphs left by American Indian tribes who once lived in eastern Arizona.
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articl...f_private_land/**********
Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News:
Wyoming gov. sends letter to Yellowstone officials, urges no new limits on snowmobiles in park
Gov. Matt Mead urged federal officials this week not to place new restrictions on snowmobile traffic in Yellowstone National Park during winter months.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/...g3CK_story.htmlFlathead grizzly transferred to West Yellowstone discovery center
A week ago, Coram was just another grizzly bear wandering the Flathead National Forest. This week, the 276 pound, 3-year-old is the newest grizzly at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone.
http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/new...1cc4c03286.htmlEPA passing lead on Exxon spill cleanup to Montana
The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to relinquish oversight of Exxon Mobil's 1,000-barrel oil spill into the Yellowstone River, leaving the state to coordinate the remainder of the cleanup, federal and state officials said Thursday.
http://www.chron.com/news/article/EPA-passing-lead-on-Exxon-spill-cleanup-to-Montana-2161290.php**********
