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Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)
 
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Merced Wild and Scenic River Management Plan

The plan will guide future management of activities in the river corridor, including site-specific actions needed to protect the river in Yosemite Valley, El Portal, and Wawona.

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Merced River Plan Draft EIS To Be Released For Public Review Fall 2012
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Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River Management Plan

The Tuolumne River Plan will establish long-term guidance for protecting water quality, free-flowing condition, and unique values for the portion of the Tuolumne River that flows through the park.

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Tuolumne River Plan Draft EIS To Be Released For Public Review Fall 2012
 
Giant Sequoias

Mariposa Grove Restoration

This project's primary goal is to restore giant sequoia habitat through a variety of means. Additionally, this project aims to improve the visitor experience within the Mariposa Grove.
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Mariposa Grove Restoration Plan Draft EIS To Be Released Fall 2012
 

Environmental Assessments (EA)

 
Harry Best standing next to Best Studio circa 1922-1925.

Ansel Adams Gallery Rehabilitation Plan
Originally constructed as Best's Studio in 1902, Ansel Adams and his family lived in the Gallery through the 1970s. After more than 90 years in service, the buildings are in need of rehabilitation.

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Public scoping closed September 2, 2011
 
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Half Dome Trail Stewardship Plan

It will provide long-term stewardship of the Half Dome route in a manner that is consistent with the Wilderness Act and the NPS Organic Act.

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Timeline...

Public review and comment ended March 15, 2012.
 
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High Elevation Aquatic Ecosystem Plan

It will protect Yosemite's diverse high-elevation aquatic ecosystems and restore natural composition, structure and function to systems that have been disturbed by past or ongoing human activities.

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Tioga Road Rehabilitation Plan

The National Park Service has developed an environmental assessment (EA) that analyzes rehabilitating approximately 41 miles of the Tioga Road.

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Public Comment closed September 8, 2011
 
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Vogelsang Utilities Upgrade Project

It will upgrade the drinking water and wastewater treatment systems to meet National Park Service (NPS), state, and federal standards, and will replace the non- operational backpacker composting toilet.

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Preliminary stages

 
White Wolf Lodge

White Wolf Lodge & Duplex Cabins Rehabilitation Plan

The National Park Service is announcing a new planning effort that will address the rehabilitation of the aging White Wolf Lodge and Duplex Cabin structures.

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Open for comment

Public comment closed March 23, 2012


 

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Did You Know?

Upper Yosemite Fall with spring runoff

Yosemite Falls is fed mostly by snowmelt.  Peak flow usually happens in late May, but by August, Yosemite Falls is often dry.  It begins flowing again a few months later, after winter snows arrive.