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Grand Canyon National Park News Releases

News releases from Grand Canyon National Park.

Record of Decision Signed for Grand Canyon's Fire Management Program
Posted: March 5th, 2010
A Record of Decision for Grand Canyon National Park's Final Environmental Impact Statement and Assessment of Effect on the park's Fire Management Plan was signed on January 12, 2010 by Michael D. Snyder Regional Director for the Intermountain Region of the National Park Service.  A Notice of Availability was published in the Federal Register today.

Grand Canyon National Park hosts Third Annual Alternative Spring Break
Posted: March 4th, 2010
Grand Canyon National Park will host the third annual Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program sponsored by the Student Conservation Association (SCA) in partnership with American Eagle Outfitters.

LAKE MEAD NEWS RELEASE: Pearce Ferry Road Extension Announced
Posted: March 4th, 2010
The Superintendents of Lake Mead National Recreation Area (Lake Mead NRA) and Grand Canyon National Park announce the March 15th opening of the two-mile extension of the Pearce Ferry Road to the Colorado River.

Williams News - Gateway to the Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon Newspapers Inc is the information source for Williams and surrounding area communities in Northern Arizona.

Moore remains mayor
Posted: March 10th, 2010
More than 70 percent voted to retain Williams Mayor John Moore in yesterday's election. Out of 511 votes cast, Moore received 342, with challenger Andy Brock receiving 116. There were 29 write-in votes for the mayoral office. Incumbent Williams City Councilman Don Dent retained his seat, with 331 votes. Newcomer Lee Payne claimed a council seat with 297 votes.

Big events on the way
Posted: March 9th, 2010
WILLIAMS - Weekends this summer are packed with events designed to bring visitors, and dollars, into the Williams community.

Local officer catches fugitive
Posted: March 9th, 2010
WILLIAMS - A suspect on the run from California wanted for armed robbery was taken into custody after a high-speed chase that began just east of Williams Friday morning.

Grand Canyon News

Coconino County News and Information - Serving Grand Canyon, Tusayan, and Valle.

Voters say yes to incorporation
Posted: March 10th, 2010
TUSAYAN, Ariz. - Voters in the Tusayan area voted yes on incorporation for the small community situated at the entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park following a long campaign by those on both sides of the issue.

Record of Decision signed for Grand Canyon's Fire Management Program
Posted: March 9th, 2010
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. - A Record of Decision (ROD) for Grand Canyon National Park's Final Environmental Impact Statement and Assessment of Effect (FEIS/AEF) on the park's Fire Management Plan was signed Jan. 12 by Michael D. Snyder, regional director for the Intermountain Region of the National Park Service (NPS).

Recent condor mortalities used to expand conservation efforts
Posted: March 9th, 2010
BOISE, Idaho - After three years without a confirmed mortality from lead poisoning, three California condors have recently died from the biggest challenge to the species' recovery.

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