Bryce Canyon National Park News:
Challenge to coal mine expansion near Bryce Canyon heard at Utah Supreme Court
Environmental groups said Utah regulators erred in approving a strip mine near Bryce Canyon National Park in arguments held Monday before the Utah Supreme Court.
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/256802da60ce4b65987309b80b2908e0/UT--Coal-Mine-Bryce-Canyon/**********
Everglades National Park News:
Controlled Fire in Everglades National Park
Over 30,000 acres being burned in Everglades
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Controlled-Fire-in-Everglades-National-Park-141416183.html**********
Glacier Bay National Park News:
Brown bear exfoliates using rock as a tool
A wild brown bear has been photographed using a barnacle-covered rock to exfoliate in the first recorded act of tool use by the species.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/17264679**********
Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Park to host NPS Academy for college students
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is partnering with the Student Conservation Association to host a National Park Service (NPS) Academy for college students from March 12-16. The program is designed to introduce diverse college students to career opportunities with the federal government through hands-on field activities and in-park internships.
http://theonefeather.com/2012/03/park-to-host-nps-academy-for-college-students/**********
Rocky Mountain National Park News:
Colorado snowpack up, but not enough
Forecasters say February snowstorms helped increase snowpack in Colorado, but not enough to solve the state's water problems.
http://www.reporterherald.com/news/larimer-county/ci_20112006/colorado-snowpack-up-but-not-enough**********
Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News:
Man killed by Yellowstone grizzly claimed to be bear expert
A man killed by a grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park had been warned about the danger the animals presented but said he was a grizzly "expert" who didn't need the standard safety lecture, according to a report released on Monday.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-grizzly-attack-yellowstonetre8241ww-20120305,0,4710524.story
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