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Updated Tuesday, September 16, 2008 | 08:43 AM ET
Update On Hurricane Ike, Tropical Storm Lowell Some parks in Midwest Region that were hit by the remnants of Hurricane Ike have reported in, with others are unable to communicate yet due to power and phone outages. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Lowell, which came ashore in the U.S. from the Pacific Ocean, has caused closures and evacuations at Big Bend due to rising waters in the Rio Grande. NPS NEWS more... NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP AND SCIENCE Biological Collections Forum Meeting Notes Now Available The final meeting notes for the Biological Collections Forum that the National Park Service sponsored in Washington on April 2nd are now available. A link is provided to the PDF file with the notes. OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AND CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS Weekly Legislative Activities Report This week’s update on past and upcoming hearings and the status of legislation pertinent to the National Park Service. INCIDENTS more... MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL - SD Injured Climber Rescued From Backcountry A climber suffered a severely broken foot in a fall from a popular climbing route in the park’s backcountry and had to be rescued. The park is now internationally known for its world-class climbing areas and sees about 6,000 climbers annually. INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE - IN Marijuana Harvester Apprehended A ranger on patrol in an area known for its wild marijuana found some plants near the boundary that had been “adopted” by someone. A 41-year-old man was subsequently arrested for tending to them and harvesting the leaves. FIRE MANAGEMENT more... NIFC/NPS FIRE AND AVIATION MANAGEMENT National Fire/Incident Situation Highlights NIFC is at PL 2. Initial attack was light yesterday. A new 380-acre fire at Sequoia-Kings Canyon NP is on today’s NICC report. PEOPLE NEWS more... HORACE M. ALBRIGHT TRAINING CENTER Lisa Eckert Comes On Board As Superintendent The staff at Horace M. Albright Training Center held an open house last week to welcome their new superintendent, Lisa Eckert. UNITED STATES PARK POLICE Death Of Retired Sergeant Al Capasso The United States Park Police regrets to report the death of retired Sergeant Al Capasso, age 94. He died at a hospice facility in Hawaii on Sunday, August 31st. JOBS more... NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION GS-0341-15 Associate Regional Director, Administration The NPS is seeking candidates for the position of associate regional director for administration for National Capital Region. |
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