November 06, 2008
Lake Mead National Recreation Area to use twitter.com for incident newsLake Mead National Recreation Area to use twitter.com for incident news
November 04, 2008
NPS to waive entrance fees for vets and military on Veteran's Day, park attractions to offer Veteran's Day discounts
NPS to waive entrance fees for vets and military on Veteran's Day, park attractions to offer Veteran's Day discounts
November 04, 2008
NPS volunteer recognized for lifetime achievement
NPS volunteer recognized for lifetime achievement
November 04, 2008
National Parks America Tour comes to Lake Mead
National Parks America Tour comes to Lake Mead
October 08, 2008
19-year-old Bullhead City man dies of apparent drowning in Lake Mohave
19-year-old Bullhead City man dies of apparent drowning in Lake Mohave
October 02, 2008
Resource agency Rangers team up to clean Lake Mead, volunteers needed for
Resource agency Rangers team up to clean Lake Mead, volunteers needed for
Oct. 4 clean-up.
September 30, 2008
Public Imput Sought for Cottonwood Cove and Katherine Landing Development Plans
Boulder City, Nev. – The National Park Service is seeking public input to assist with the preparation of development concept plans (DCPs) and an accompanying environmental impact statement for the Cottonwood Cove and Katherine Landing developed areas on Lake Mohave.
September 25, 2008
Controlled burns for tamarisk control to take place Friday and Monday
Controlled burns for tamarisk contol to take place Friday and Monday
September 24, 2008
NPS to waive fees for Lake Mead and Lake Mohave this Saturday
Fees waived this Saturday for Lakes Mead and Mohave
September 17, 2008
New Willow Beach Fishing Pier to Officially Open at Public Ceremony
Willow Beach, Ariz. – The National Park Service and Arizona State Parks will celebrate the opening of the new fishing pier at Willow Beach during a ceremony to be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008.
September 17, 2008
Public Comment Invited, Environmental Assesment and Master Plan Released for Lake Mead National Recreation Area Headquarters and Warehouse Facilities
The National Park Service (NPS) has released the master plan and environmental assessment for its facilities located in Boulder City, Nev.
August 13, 2008
Local At-Risk Youth Spend The Day With Lake Mead Rangers
Boulder City, Nev. – Twelve teens, all from the Spring Mountain Youth Camp, spent the day with park rangers from the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
August 08, 2008
Segment of River Mountain Loop Trail to Close for One Month
Segment of River Mountain Loop Trail to Close for One Month
July 18, 2008
Notice to Mariners - Changes in Aids to Navigation Hemenway Harbor
Changes in aids to navigation for Hemenway Harbor.
July 15, 2008
Notice to Mariners - Changes in Aids to Navigation Las Vegas Wash Area of Lake Mead
Notice to Mariners – Changes in Aids to Navigation
Las Vegas Wash Area of Lake Mead
July 15, 2008
Temporary Closure of a Segment of the River Mountain Loop Trail
Temporary closure of a small section of the River Mountain Loop Trail.
May 31, 2008
Free Fishing Day Activities - Saturday, June 14 At Lake Mead National Recreation Area 28-08
The National Park Service, the Nevada Department of Wildlife, the Bureau of Reclamation, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
May 31, 2008
NPS Reissues Permits for Limited Escorted Technical Diving At the B-29 Superfortress Bomber Submerged Site 27-08
The National Park Service has awarded two companies limited Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs)
May 30, 2008
22-Year-Old Male Mexican Citizen Dies While Swimming at Lake Mohave 25-08
A 22-year-old Mexican citizen, Adolfo Conchas-Rodriguez, died while swimming at the Cottonwood Cove swim beach yesterday.
May 29, 2008
Onboard Weather Forecasting Class for Boaters this Saturday at Lake Mead Marina Complex, 10 a.m. to 12 noon 24-08
The Las Vegas Sail & Power Squadron is hosting a series of monthly boating safety classes at the Lake Mead Complex of the Las Vegas Boat Harbor Marina.
May 22, 2008
National Park Service Engine Reports Small Fire at Lake Mead Marina Complex (Part of Las Vegas Boat Harbor Marina) 22-08 Update
2:00 p.m. update:
Investigators confirmed the owner of the boat (that is believed to be where the fire started this morning) was not on the vessel.
May 22, 2008
National Park Service Engine Reports Small Fire at Lake Mead Marina Complex (Part of Las Vegas Boat Harbor Marina) 23-08
At about 6:30 a.m. this morning, employees of the Las Vegas Boat Harbor Marina observed a fire on the Lake Mead Marina portion of their 1,350-slip marina.
May 21, 2008
National Park Service Engine Assists U.S. Forest Service at Mr. Potosi 22-08
At 4 a.m. this morning, National Park Service Wildland Fire Engine Crew 7361
May 16, 2008
National Park Service Seeks Volunteers for Seed Collection 20-08
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking volunteers to help collect seeds from blooming blackbrush plants at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
May 15, 2008
Fire Restrictions at Lake Mead National Recreation Area 19-08
Fire restrictions in effect at Lake Mead National Recreation Area are necessary to prevent wildfires during this period of extended drought and increased potential for wildfires in Nevada and Arizona.
May 13, 2008
Temporary Closure of Saddle Cove Road for SNWA Third Intake Construction Activities 16-08
The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) presently operates two water intakes at Saddle Island on the west shore of Lake Mead, approximately five miles northwest of Hoover Dam and approximately 20 miles east of the center of Las Vegas, within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
April 08, 2008
Cottonwood Cove Developed Area on Lake Mohave Reopened Today 12-08
The Cottonwood Cove developed area on Lake Mohave reopened at about 1:30 p.m. today after being closed for more than a week due to a water system failure.
March 31, 2008
Emergency Closure at Cottonwood Cove
NPS Rangers are evacuating visitors from the Cottonwood Cove developed area at Lake Mead National Recreation Area because of a water system failure.
March 27, 2008
Temporary One-Day Closure of Callville Bay Launch Ramp Monday, March 31, 2008 8-08
There will be a temporary one-day closure of the Callville Bay boat launch ramp on Monday, March 31, 2008
March 03, 2008
Two Fatalities at Lake Mead 6-08
At about 4:40 p.m., Friday, February 29, an emergency call came into the National Park Service (NPS) Dispatch Center reporting a boating accident near the Swallow Cove area of Lake Mead.
February 06, 2008
Lake Mead Marina to Move to Hemenway Harbor and Become Part of Las Vegas Boat Harbor Marina 2-08
The Lake Mead Marina will be moving out of Boulder Harbor because of continued lowering water levels on Lake Mead.
January 21, 2008
Special Diving Restriction Extended on Lake Mead 1-08
Lake Mead National Recreation Area Superintendent William K. Dickinson announced the extension of the diving restriction of the portion of the Lower Overton Arm until January 21, 2009
December 12, 2007
Master Plan and Environmental Assessment Being Prepared for the NPS Headquarters and Warehouse Sites 55-07
The National Park Service (NPS) is in the process of preparing a Master Plan for the NPS Headquarters and Warehouse sites for Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Boulder City, Nevada.
December 05, 2007
Prescribed Fire at Rogers Spring Scheduled for Friday, December 7 54-07
National Park Service (NPS) fire personnel will conduct a prescribed burn on about four acres near Rogers Spring.
December 03, 2007
Temporary Closure of Overton Beach Launch Ramp 53-07
The National Park Service announces the temporary closure of the Overton Beach Launch Ramp during the month of December 2007.
October 04, 2007
Holiday Activities at Lake Mead National Recreation Area Includes Activities at Lakes Mead and Mohave 48-07
The 31st Annual Lake Mead Parade of Lights will be held at 6 p.m., Saturday, December 1, in the Boulder Basin area of Lake Mead.
September 25, 2007
Lake Mead National Recreation Area to Waive Entrance Fee On National Public Lands Day this Saturday 45-07
All National Park Service sites, including Lake Mead National Recreation Area, will offer free visitor admission on September 29 for National Public Lands Day.
September 20, 2007
Kay Rohde, Chief Interpretive Ranger At Lake Mead NRA to Retire on September 30 44-07
Longtime National Park Service Ranger Kay Rohde, currently the Chief of Interpretation at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, will retire with 31 years of service on September 30, 2007.
September 20, 2007
Search Continues for Missing Windsurfer Who Disappeared Last Night During High Wind Conditions 43-07
NPS Rangers have resumed the search for a 39-year-old North Las Vegas man named Erus O’Connor Matanguihan, who was last seen windsurfing without a personal flotation device at 5:30 p.m. last night.
September 17, 2007
National Park Service Seeks Public Comment on WWII Japanese-American Confinement Sites 42-07
The National Park Service is seeking public comments on draft criteria that will guide a multi-million dollar federal program to conserve and maintain World War II – era Japanese American confinement sites.
August 23, 2007
Centennial Proposals Eligible for Matching Funds At Lake Mead National Recreation Area 41-07
Lake Mead National Recreation Area’s Centennial Challenge Proposals are two of 201 proposals National Park Service Director Mary Bomar and Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced today at a press conference in Yosemite National Park to celebrate the 91st anniversary of the NPS.
August 09, 2007
National Park Service (NPS) and Partners will Hold an Operating Under the Influence (OUI) Checkpoint at Lake Mead on August 25, 2007 40-07
On Saturday, August 25, 2007, NPS Rangers, will conduct an OUI (commonly referred to as a DUI - driving while under the influence)
August 07, 2007
National Park Service Begins Work on 17.4-Mile Section of the 35-Mile River Mountains Loop Trail 39-07
The National Park Service has begun work on the 35-mile River Mountains Loop Trail.
July 31, 2007
Lake Mead National Recreation Area Honors All Rangers On World Ranger Day, July 31, 2007 38-07
The National Park Service, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, joins hundreds of other parks around the world honoring its rangers
July 27, 2007
Damage Caused by Recent Summer Storm Events at Lake Mead National Recreation Area 37-07
The National Park Service is reporting damage to some park roads and parking areas caused by recent isolated summer storm cells at Lake Mead NRA. The following areas have been affected
July 24, 2007
Environmental Assessment for Establishing Government Boating Repair Facility and Aids to Navigation Complex at Lake Mead NRA 36-07
Superintendent William K. Dickinson announces the release of the environmental assessment to evaluate a proposal to construct a government boating repair facility and aids to navigation complex within the Boulder Beach developed area of Lake Mead NRA.
July 23, 2007
Lake Mead National Recreation Area Announces Record of Decisions for the Systems Conveyance and Operations Program 35-07
Superintendent William Dickinson is announcing the Record of Decision for Systems Conveyance and Operations Program (SCOP) has been signed by the National Park Service.
July 23, 2007
NPS Releases Official Information Regarding Body Found July 21 at Lake Mead National Recreation Area 34-07
The National Park Service dispatch center received a call at 12:21 p.m., Saturday, July 21.
July 09, 2007
NPS Opens B-29 Site to Escorted Technical Divers for Six-Month Trial Period 33-07
The National Park Service has awarded two companies limited Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs) for guided technical scuba diving at the B-29 site
July 07, 2007
A 33-Year-Old Man from Atlanta, Georgia Dies on Lake Mohave 32-07
At about 3 p.m. this afternoon (Saturday, July 7), an emergency call came into the National Park Service (NPS) Dispatch Center on Marine Band Emergency Channel 16.
June 27, 2007
Notice to Mariners – Changes in Aids to Navigation Overton Arm Area of Lake Mead 31-07
Lake Mead Recreation Area Superintendent William K Dickenson announces changes to Aids to Navigation in the Overton Arm area of Lake Mead.
June 20, 2007
Identities of Two Men Swept Away in the Las Vegas Wash June 17 Have Been Approved for Release by the Clark County Coroner 30-07
The name of the victim that was swept away as he tried to cross the wash has been identified as Samuel Rosales, a 42-year-old Las Vegas man.
June 18, 2007
Search Continues for Two Missing MenCarried Away by Swift Water in Las Vegas Wash 29-07
Search Continues for Two Missing Men
Carried Away by Swift Water in Las Vegas Wash
June 14, 2007
Fatality at Lake Mead National Recreation Area 28-07
At about 5p.m., tonight (Thursday, June 14), the National Park Service Dispatch Center received an emergency call about an injured 25-year-old male.
June 14, 2007
Notice to Mariners Changes in Aids to Navigation Las Vegas Wash Area of Lake Mead 27-07
Lake Mead Recreation Area Superintendent William K Dickenson announces changes to Aids to Navigation in the Las Vegas Wash area of Lake Mead.
June 11, 2007
Notice to Mariners Changes in Overton Arm and Iceberg Reef in Gregg Basin Areas of Lake Mead 26-07
Lake Mead National Recreation Area Superintendent William K. Dickinson announced the following changes to Aids to Navigation in the Overton Arm of Lake Mead
June 03, 2007
Fatality at Lake Mead National Recreation Area 25-07
At about 6:30 p.m., tonight (Sunday, June 3), the National Park Service Dispatch Center received an emergency call about a possible drowning at the Special Events Beach.
June 02, 2007
National Park Service Fire Crews to Conduct Small Prescribed Brush Pile Fire Near Lake Mead Fish Hatchery 24-07
On Saturday, June 2, NPS fire crews will conduct a small prescribed fire near the Lake Mead Fish Hatchery
May 24, 2007
Vessel Explosion at Las Vegas Boat Harbor Marina Four Adult Males Injured 23-07
At about 5:00 p.m. today, the NPS Dispatch Center received a report of a vessel explosion and request for medical assistance from employees at the Las Vegas Boat Harbor Marina.
May 22, 2007
National Park Service Fire Crews to Conduct Several Small Prescribed Fires Of Brush Piles on Nevada and Arizona Sides of Lake Mead NRA 22-07
The week of May 21, NPS fire crews will conduct several small prescribed fires, burning piles of brush that were gathered by various work crews.
May 15, 2007
Fire Restrictions at Lake Mead National Recreation Area 20-07
Fire restrictions in effect at Lake Mead National Recreation Area are necessary to prevent wildfires
April 16, 2007
Applications Available Online for Qualified Businesses to Apply to Provide Guided Technical Scuba Diving Services for the B-29 Site 17-07
The National Park Service announces the availability of a limited number (2) of Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs) for a trial period of guided technical scuba diving at the B-29 site in the Overton Arm of Lake Mead National Recreation Area
March 23, 2007
Public Input Sought on National Park Service Centennial Initiative 14-07
On August 25, 2006, the 90th anniversary of the National Park Service, President Bush announced the National Park Service Centennial Initiative.
March 02, 2007
Environmental Assessment for Echo Bay Upgrade 12-07
William K. Dickinson, Superintendent, has announced the release of an environmental assessment to evaluate a proposal to upgrade the existing power servicing the Echo Bay developed area within Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
March 02, 2007
Divers Help Invited 11-07
Recreational scuba divers are invited to report their sightings of quagga and zebra mussels to a website collecting information on the spread of these invasive equipment-fouling bivalves west of the Mississippi River.
February 15, 2007
The National Park Service Announces Location of Submerged PBY Catalina Aircraft for Technical Divers to Explore and Enjoy 10-07
The National Park Service (NPS) announces the location of a submerged PBY Catalina flying boat that crashed into Lake Mead in 1949.
February 02, 2007
Tamarisk Control Projects Scheduled in Black Canyon 8-07
The National Park Service will conduct tamarisk control downstream from Hoover Dam in two canyons on the Nevada side of Black Canyon February 6-12, 2007.
February 02, 2007
Overton Beach Marina to Begin Move February 2 Temporary Closure of Area Commonly Referred to as The Narrows 12 noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, February 3. 7-07
The Overton Beach Marina is scheduled to begin moving from the Overton Arm of Lake Mead to the existing marinas operated by Forever Resorts at Callville Bay and Temple Bar.
January 30, 2007
Overton Beach Marina to Begin Move January 31 Temporary Closure of Area Commonly Referred to as The Narrows 12 noon to 6 p.m., Friday, February 2. 6-07
The Overton Beach Marina is scheduled to begin moving from the Overton Arm of Lake Mead to the existing marinas operated by Forever Resorts at Callville Bay and Temple Bar.
January 30, 2007
Narrows Closure
Pursuant to the authority vested in me as Superintendent, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, National Park Service, I hereby declare that portion of Lake Mead commonly referred to as “The Narrows” from shoreline to shoreline beginning at the eastern longitude of 114° 39’ 1” and latitude 36° 7’ 49.5” to western longitude of 114° 32’ 54.2” and latitude 36° 9’ 3.7”, to be closed to all boat traffic, fishing, and other public use during an emergency marina relocation operation.
January 23, 2007
Special Diving Restriction Extended on Lake Mead 4-07
Lake Mead National Recreation Area Superintendent William K. Dickinson announced the extension of the diving restriction of the portion of the Lower Overton Arm until January 21, 2008.
January 22, 2007
Invasive Mussel Update from Lake Mead National Recreation Area 3-07
On Saturday, January 20, NPS divers found live zebra-type mussels known as quagga mussels (Dreissena spp.) at the Katherine Landing Marina on docks and hulls of houseboats.
January 17, 2007
New vault toilets to be replaced and installed in several locations throughout the park
New concrete vault toilets will be installed at several locations around the park in January, 2007.
January 17, 2007
Invasive Mussel Update from Lake Mead National Recreation Area 2-07
Live quagga mussels (a nuisance invasive species closely related to, and commonly referred to as zebra mussels) were discovered in Lake Mead on January 6 at the Las Vegas Boat Harbor marina.
January 10, 2007
Live Zebra Mussels Found at Lake Mead; Resource Agencies Initiate Program to Assess Extent and Prevent Spread 1-07
Live zebra mussels, a nuisance invasive species, were discovered in Lake Mead on Saturday, January 6, by a Las Vegas Boat Harbor marina employee.
January 09, 2007
Hemenway
Hemenway Fishing Pier Closed
December 26, 2006
Overton Beach Impacted by Lowering Lake Levels 65-06
On December 31, 2006, the existing concession contract between the National Park Service and Overton Beach Marina, Inc. will expire.
December 12, 2006
Springs Inventory Underway at Lake Mead NRA
In October 2006, a two-man crew from the Great Basin Institute began surveying the springs in Lake Mead NRA.
November 30, 2006
LMNRA Announces the Release of an Environmental Assessment for Constructing a Third Water Supply Intake at Saddle Island 63-06
William K. Dickinson, Superintendent, Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA), has announced the release of the environmental assessment to evaluate a proposal to construct a third water supply intake in Lake Mead.
November 28, 2006
NPS Announces Temporary closure of Kingman Wash 62-06
Temporary Closure of Kingman Wash Road
November 27, 2006
NPS to Conduct Prescribed Fire at Echo Bay 61-06
NPS fire personnel will conduct a prescribed burn on three acres of the sewer lagoons just north of the Echo Bay trailer village.
November 20, 2006
Holiday Activities at Lake Mead National Recreation Area 60-06
The 30th Annual Lake Mead Parade of Lights will be held at 6 p.m., Saturday, December 2, in the Boulder Basin area of Lake Mead.
November 14, 2006
Willow Beach Access Road and Launch Ramp Update Access Road are Reopen 58-06
The Willow Beach Access Road (at about mile marker 13 on Highway 93 in Arizona) and launch ramp were re-opened to the public ahead of schedule Friday, November 3.
October 30, 2006
Willow Beach Access Road and Lower Portal Road to Re-open Saturday, November 4 57-06
The Willow Beach Access Road and Lower Portal Road will reopen on Saturday, November 4.
October 19, 2006
Upgrades to the Primary Power Servicing the Echo Bay Developed Area 55-06
Officials at Lake Mead National Recreation Area are partnering with the Overton Power District to develop options to upgrade the power supply servicing the Echo Bay developed area.
October 16, 2006
Willow Beach Developed Area and Access Road 54-06
The Willow Beach access road (off Highway 93), washed out from flooding in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 14 remains closed.
October 15, 2006
Willow Beach and Access Road Update 53-06
The Willow Beach access road (off Highway 93), washed out from flooding early Saturday, October 14, remains closed at this time.
October 14, 2006
NPS Rangers and Forever Resorts Employees Perform Successful 51-06
NPS Rangers and Forever Resorts concession employees (from Black Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventures), successfully rescued 36 people who were stranded in Black Canyon.
September 28, 2006
NPS, in Partnership with BLM, will Hold Wilderness Management Plan Public Meetings October 3 and 4
The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), is beginning to develop a plan for the future of eight wilderness areas in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and adjacent to BLM lands. The agencies are seeking public input in the process of preparing a Wilderness Management Plan
September 26, 2006
Rangers Seek Information on Missing 42-Year-Old
On Friday, September 1, 2006, National Park Service (NPS) personnel were notified by the fiancée of Sid Espinoza
September 25, 2006
Environmental Assessment to Evaluate Proposal for New Larger Parking Lot at Echo Bay Developed Area
William K. Dickinson, Superintendent, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, announced the release of the environmental assessment to evaluate a proposal to construct a parking lot at the Echo Bay developed area
September 21, 2006
Moapa Valley Wastewater Improvements
Officials at Lake Mead National Recreation Area have received a proposal from the Clark County Water Reclamation District (CCWRD) to expand the existing sewer system in the lower Moapa Valley
September 20, 2006
Lake Mead National Recreation Area to Waive Entrance Fees
On Saturday, September 30, all entrance fees into Lake Mead National Recreation Area will be waived in honor of the 13th Annual National Public Lands Day.
September 12, 2006
NPS to Move Fishing Pier in Temporary Horsepower Cove Location to
On Wednesday, September 27, NPS maintenance personnel will move the fishing pier that was temporarily relocated to Horsepower Cove in the Hemenway Harbor
September 11, 2006
Lake Mead NRA Announces Prescribed Fire to Take Place
National Park Service (NPS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire personnel will conduct a prescribed burn on up to 580 acres
August 14, 2006
Bullhead City Councilman/Vice-Mayor, Donald Earl Sullivan
At about 1:00 p.m., yesterday, Sunday, August 13, Donald Earl Sullivan of Bullhead City, Arizona died of what appeared to be a heart attack
August 10, 2006
Placer Cove Access Road (NPS Road AR47) to Lake Mohave, Closed Due to Road Damage Sustained in Yesterday’s Flash Flooding
National Park Service Road AR 47, (commonly referred to as the Placer Cove Road and/or the Eldorado Canyon/Nelson Road) has been temporarily closed at the turnoff from the Nelson Access Road.
August 09, 2006
43-Year-Old Brooklyn, New York Man Dies at Lake Mead
At 3:17 p.m. a 911 call originating at Lake Mead was routed to the Clark County Fire Dispatch Center.
August 09, 2006
Mary Hinson Selected as Chief Ranger, Lake Mead NRA
Mary Hinson was selected for the Chief Ranger position at Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) on July 9, 2006.
August 07, 2006
National Park Service (NPS) and Partners will Hold an Operating Under the Influence (OUI) Checkpoint at Lake Mead on August 26, 2006
On Saturday, August 26, 2006, NPS Rangers, will conduct an OUI (commonly referred to as a DUI - driving while under the influence) Checkpoint at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
August 02, 2006
Current Conditions
Lake Mead has more than 500 miles of shoreline and the current lake elevation is 1,126 vertical feet. The current water temperature is a warm 88 degrees. Lake Mohave has 250 miles of shoreline and the water elevation is 642 vertical feet.
July 31, 2006
Callville Bay Launch Ramp Update
Due to lowering water levels on Lake Mead, the Callville Bay launch ramp currently ends at the water
July 23, 2006
42-Year-Old Las Vegas Man Found Alive After 13-Hour Search
At about 6 a.m. today, the National Park Service Dispatch Center received a call from a friend of 42-year-old George Orozco of Las Vegas.
July 18, 2006
Notice to Mariners Changes in the Temple Basin (Temple Mesa)
Lake Mead National Recreation Area Superintendent William K. Dickinson announced the changes in Aids to Navigation in the Temple Basin area of Lake Mead.
July 07, 2006
Lake Mead NRA Announces Release of Environmental Assessment: Rehabilitation of Northshore Road and Overton Beach and Echo Bay Access Roads Changes in the Boulder Basin (Burro Point)
Superintendent William K. Dickinson has announced the release of an environmental assessment.
June 23, 2006
Notice to Mariners Changes in the Boulder Basin (Burro Point)
Superintendent William K. Dickinson announced the following changes in Aids to Navigation in the Boulder Basin on Lake Mead.
June 21, 2006
Body of Missing 26-Year-Old Man Recovered
At 9:50 a.m., Metro divers recovered the body of the missing 26-year-old Las Vegas man. The divers located the body 45 seconds into their first dive.
June 21, 2006
Search Continues at Lake Mead for Body of 26-Year-old Las Vegas Man
At about 9:05 p.m. last night the Lake Mead National Recreation Area Dispatch Center received a report that a young man had gone into the water to swim with friends and never returned to shore.
June 14, 2006
Lake Mead NRA Chief Ranger Dale Antonich to Retire June 30 with 33 Years of Service
Dale Antonich began his career with the National Park Service as a seasonal park ranger.
June 14, 2006
Current Conditions at Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Lake Mead has more than 500 miles of shoreline and the current lake elevation is 1,129 vertical feet.
June 11, 2006
Two Fatalities at Lake Mead National Recreation Area: 1. Saturday, June 10 - Drowning on Lake Mead 2. Sunday, June 11 - Unknown Cause of Death at Katherine Landing Long-Term Trailer Village
Two Fatalities at Lake Mead National Recreation Area
May 31, 2006
Cottonwood Cove Marina to Offer Free Life Jacket Loaner Program for Kids
The Boat U.S. Foundation’s "Life Jacket Loaner Program For Kids," added Forever Resorts’ Cottonwood Cove Marina to the list of more than 400 locations currently participating in this national program.
May 27, 2006
Saturday Update for Lake Mead NRA Lake Wind Advisory Upgraded to Wind Advisory
The National Park Service and the National Weather Service are issuing a strong warning about the Wind Advisory in effect for Southern Nevada including both Lakes Mead and Mohave.
May 27, 2006
Lake Mead: 1. Search Currently Underway for 7-Year-Old Girl Who Fell Off Raft. 2. Body Recovered of Missing 21-Year-Old Man
At about 5:40 p.m., NPS Dispatchers received a call that rangers were needed at the Boulder Beach area of Lake Mead.
May 27, 2006
NPS Rangers and NDOW Wardens Recover Body of 7-Year-Old Girl
At about 5:40 p.m., NPS Dispatchers received a call that rangers were needed at the Boulder Beach
May 26, 2006
32-Year-Old Los Angeles, California Woman, Laura Ventura, Dies on Lake Mohave (near Princess Cove)
At about 4:04 p.m. today, an emergency call came in on Marine Band Channel 16 that a person was in the water near the Princess Cove area of Lake Mohave
May 25, 2006
Current Conditions at Lake Mead National Recreation Area Launching Update and Forecast
Lake Mead has more than 500 miles of shoreline and the water elevation is 1,132 vertical feet.
May 14, 2006
16-Year-Old Drowns at Lake Mead National Recreation Area Second Drowning of the Friday – Sunday Weekend
At about 7:15 p.m. last night, a call came into the National Park Service (NPS) dispatch center reporting a possible drowning
May 14, 2006
Update on Weekend Tragedies at Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Today, Sunday, May 14, at about 10:40 a.m., NPS Rangers and the dive team recovered the body of the North Las Vegas teenager
May 12, 2006
Fire Restriction at Lake Mead National Recreation Area Monday, May 15, 2006
Due to the abundant growth of grass and brush from the 2005 winter/spring rains, a high fire danger still exists.
May 12, 2006
Apparent Drowning at Lake Mead National Recreation Area 39-Year-Old Male from San Diego, CA
This afternoon at 5:05 p.m., a call came into the National Park Service (NPS) dispatch center reporting a possible drowning at Lake Mead.
May 11, 2006
Restoration Crew Will Rappel Off Cliffs to Clean Graffiti
At about 11:30 a.m., on May 17, 2006, the Lake Mead National Recreation Area will be removing graffiti just south of Placer Cove.
May 09, 2006
Cottonwood Cove Marina Employees Honored by National Park Service
At about 6 p.m. on June 26, 2005, a vessel (with five persons on board) collided at a high rate of speed with the Nevada shoreline.
April 26, 2006
NPS Ranger Ryan Regnell to Receive Valor Award In Washington, D.C., May 4, 2006
In an awards ceremony to be held May 4, 2006, at the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) headquarters in Washington, D.C.
April 06, 2006
Current Conditions at Lake Mead National Recreation Area Launching Update
Lake Mead has more than 500 miles of shoreline and the water elevation is 1,138 vertical feet.
March 31, 2006
Lake Mead NRA Proposes Implementation of Conservation Agreement and Strategy for Relict Leopard Frog
In July of 2005, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, in cooperation with other federal and state agencies, completed a Conservation Agreement and Strategy (CAS) to protect the relict leopard frog (Rana onca).
March 31, 2006
Lake Mead NRA Proposes Wireless Telecommunication Facility Plan
Lake Mead (NRA) receives numerous inquiries from wireless telecommunication companies seeking to develop sites within the park to provide cellular phone service.
March 20, 2006
NPS Cyclic and Federal Highway Road Maintenance Resumes in Lake Mead NRA
The chip/seal project that was started last fall by Hardrives Construction from Billings, Montana, is resuming.
February 21, 2006
Final Note to Editors and News Directors: B-29 Superfortress Media Day at Lake Mead National Recreation Area
On July 21, 1948, a B-29 bomber crashed into Lake Mead while engaged in top-secret research.
February 13, 2006
Note to Editors and News Directors: B-29 Superfortress Media Day at Lake Mead National Recreation Area
National Park Service Submerged Resource Center and Lake Mead National Recreation Area Personnel
January 27, 2006
Special Diving Restriction Extended on Lake Mead
Lake Mead National Recreation Area Superintendent William K. Dickinson announced the extension of the diving restriction of the portion of the Lower Overton Arm until January 20, 2007
January 05, 2006
Notice to Mariners - Changes in the Boulder Basin
Lake Mead National Recreation Area Superintendent William K. Dickinson announced the following changes in Aids to Navigation in the Boulder Basin on Lake Mead.
