January 16, 2008
Compendiums Open for Comment
Alaska's National Parks are inviting comment on each park's designations, closures and restrictions.

December 31, 2007
Bartlett Cove Whale Display Proposed
The National Park Service will prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Bartlett Cove area to consider display of a 46 foot humpback whale skeleton. The environmental consequences of a range of alternatives will be analyzed.

September 24, 2007
New Superintendent Announced at Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
National Park Service Regional Director Marcia Blaszak announced today that Cherry Payne was selected to be the next superintendent at Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. Former Superintendent Tomie Lee recently retired from the National Park Service. “Cherry brings a wealth of experience in park management, park operations, interpretation, and partnerships to the Alaska Region,” stated Blaszak. “She will be a wonderful asset to us as Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve continues to offer excellent opportunities for visitors to experience Southeast Alaska.”

June 08, 2007
TEMPORARY CLOSURE IN THE QUEEN AND RENDU INLET AREA NO LONGER IN EFFECT
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Superintendent Tomie Lee announced today that the temporary closure to foot traffic and overnight camping due to recent bear activity in Queen and Rendu Inlets, in the West Arm of Glacier Bay is no longer in effect. The closure extended from the West shore of Queen Inlet, east of longitude 136 degrees, 38 minutes along the entire shoreline to the East shore of Rendu Inlet , west of longitude 136 degrees, 33 minutes (see attached map). The area was closed after a brown bear sow was observed near a dead bear cub in accordance with the park’s guidelines for managing bear-human interactions, in a precautionary effort to prevent injuries to those visiting this area of the park.

June 01, 2007
TEMPORARY CLOSURE IN THE QUEEN AND RENDU INLET AREA
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Superintendent Tomie Lee announced today that an immediate closure to all foot traffic and overnight camping due to recent bear activity has been ordered for the area of Queen and Rendu Inlets, in the West Arm of Glacier Bay.

May 31, 2007
Vessel Speed and Course Restrictions Implemented to Protect Whales
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Superintendent Tomie Lee announced today that a vessel speed limit of 13 knots through the water is being implemented in lower Glacier Bay whale waters to protect numerous humpback whales that have been sighted in the area. This speed restriction will apply to all vessels from 5 AM Thursday, May 31 until further notice.

December 27, 2006
Proposed Compendium Changes for 2007
Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve is seeking public comment on the park's proposed 2007 Superintendent’s Compendium.

November 30, 2006
Glacier Bay National Park Vessel Management Plan Regulations
Glacier Bay National Park, Vessel Management Plan Regulations

September 26, 2006
Whidbey Passage Vessel Speed and Course Restrictions Lifted
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Superintendent Tomie Lee announced today that the 13 knot vessel speed limit and mid-channel course restriction in Whidbey Passage will be lifted as of 5AM on Wednesday, September 27, 2006.

September 18, 2006
Point Dundas to Point Gustavus Vessel Speed and Course Restrictions Lifted
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Superintendent Tomie Lee announced today that the 13 knot speed limit for vessels traveling in Park waters between Point Dundas and Point Gustavus has been lifted. Recently the number of humpback whales sighted in this area has declined significantly, resulting in the cancellation of these special vessel operating restrictions as of 5AM on Tuesday September 19, 2006.

September 06, 2006
Glacial Outburst Occurs at Abyss Lake
Boaters in Dundas Bay, located in Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, this weekend reported that Abyss Lake has apparently released a large quantity of water as a result of a predicted sudden glacial outburst.

August 31, 2006
Vessel Operating Restrictions Effective 1 Sep 2006
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Superintendent Tomie Lee announced today that vessel operating restrictions will remain in effect in portions of Glacier Bay National Park to protect numerous humpback whales that continue to be sighted in the area.