Denali National Park News:
U.S. House Passes Kantishna Hills Renewable Energy Act and Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendment
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed by voice vote H.R. 441and H.R. 295 which were both introduced by Alaskan Congressman Don Young. H.R. 441, the Kantishna Hills Renewable Energy Act of 2011 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue permits for hydroelectricity projects in the Kantishna Hills area located within the Denali National Park.
http://alaska-native-news.com/article/St...Amendment/23519**********
Everglades National Park News:
Tamiami Trail bridge restores flow to Everglades, but it won't be enough
For nearly a century, the flow of the Everglades has been blocked by a bumpy, two-lane road.
http://www.tampabay.com/news/environment...-enough/1198510**********
Grand Canyon National Park News:
Public Input Sought On Glen Canyon Dam Operations And Their Impact on Grand Canyon National Park
As the National Park Service and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation continue to search for a compromise over water flows from the Glen Canyon Dam and into the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park, the public is now being given opportunities to weigh in on the matter.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...tional-park8922Navajo Nation Split On Grand Canyon Flight Restrictions
Four months after the official public comment period ended, Grand Canyon officials are still waiting for the Navajo Nation to comment about flight noise and possible regulations to address it.
http://www.fronterasdesk.org/news/2011/oct/25/tourism-tours-arizona-visitors/**********
Joshua Tree National Park News:
Joshua Tree National Park's management plan postponed
Some worried about impact of planned landfill, solar project near Joshua Tree
Belt-tightening in Washington, D.C., has postponed a management plan for Joshua Tree National Park.
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20111026/NEWS01/110260312/Joshua-Tree-National-Park-s-management-plan-postponed?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage
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Rocky Mountain National Park News:
Rocky Mountain National Park announces pile burning projects
Fire managers from Rocky Mountain National Park plan to take advantage of winter weather conditions to burn piles of slash from several forest thinning and hazard tree mitigation projects.
http://www.skyhidailynews.com/article/20111025/NEWS/111029981/1079&ParentProfile=1067Drilling in Fast-Growing Areas Ushers in New Era of Tension
The pattern is clear in the oil and gas business: drilling fields are going into new places. North Dakota, better known for growing wheat, is now booming with rigs.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/25/us/oil-drilling-in-new-areas-ushers-in-era-of-tension.html?_r=1**********
Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News:
Future of Mont. bison migrations headed to trial
Montana's newfound tolerance toward wild bison is heading to trial as cattle ranchers and county officials seek to prevent a repeat of last year's mass migration of hundreds of the animals out of Yellowstone National Park.
http://www.kgwn.tv/story/15872172/future-of-mont-bison-migrations-headed-to-trial**********
