Colo county wants a say on federal grassland fires
KRDO
The National Forest Service, which administers the land, says springtime prescribed burns promote diverse vegetation, help wildlife habitat and mimic …

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Two injured in shooting
Estes Park Trail-Gazette
Two adult males were hit by rifle fire by a juvenile shooting on National Forest Service land near Larimer County Road 47, …

Power plant planned for Mesquite to use natural gas instead of coal
Las Vegas Sun
In order to switch back to a natural gas plant, the company would have to submit a letter to the Bureau of Land Management withdrawing its application to …

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Stimulus funding slated for Pinnacles
The Salinas Californian
The National Park Service has announced funding for two projects at the Pinnacles National Monument totaling up to $13 million. The funds were included in …
First Condor Nest in 100 Years Appears at Pinnacles National MonumentLAist (blog)
Calif condor couple lays egg at Pinnacles parkWashington Post
Condor Couple Lays Historic Egg At Pinnacles ParkKTVU San Francisco

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Park Service: Elk-culling could begin in fall
Dickinson Press
The plan, which is still weeks away from being finalized, would end a lengthy dispute between state officials and the National Park Service about how to …
Park Service: Elk-culling could begin in fallGrand Forks Herald
Park elk plan releasedMinot Daily News
National park elk herd to be reduced by volunteer huntersBismarck Tribune
KXNet.com -KFYR-TV -BigNews.biz (press release)
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Zion National Park wants plan to make sure natural sounds are protected
The Canadian Press
It's part of an effort started several years by the National Park Service recognizing that sounds are integral to a park's character and worthy of …
Zion National Park begins reopening visitor facilities after winter closuresGaea Times (blog)

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Edgar Wayburn, 103, dies; No. 1 protector of US wilderness
Washington Post
In a 1970s Senate committee hearing, the secretary opposed the National Park Service's proposed boundaries for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, …
5-term Sierra Club chief, Edgar Wayburn, diesSan Francisco Chronicle

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Acadia National Park in 5…
FOXNews
The national park service also offers a variety of ranger-narrated group cruises (www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/boatcruises.htm.) Thunder Hole, a dramatic …

Birdwatchers oppose tree removal plans in Marin
San Jose Mercury News
National Park Service spokesman Rich Weideman says the birds' flight patterns will not be significantly changed by the removal because there are other …

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State hypocritical in allowing Denali wildlife to be killed
Juneau Empire
Furthermore, the National Park Service also wished to maintain the current level of protection as the wolf population has declined to roughly 70 wolves …

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