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First Radio Collared Mountain Lion Killed Under CA State Depredation Law

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – P-56, a 4 to 5-year-old male mountain lion that was living in the western Santa Monica Mountains south of the 101 Freeway, was recently killed under state depredation law. This marks the first time that a radio-collared mountain lion has been killed under a California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW)

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President Proposes $2.8 Billion FY21 Budget for National Park Service

WASHINGTON – President Trump has proposed a $2.8 billion Fiscal Year 2021 budget for the National Park Service (NPS) prioritizing core mission capacity, increasing recreational and public access and infrastructure improvement. “We are extremely appreciative of today’s proposal to once again include the creation of the Public Lands Infrastructure Fund, and we remain optimistic that

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National Park Service Announces $66.4 Million in Historic Preservation Grants to States and Tribes

WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) today announced the distribution of $52.7 million in historic preservation grants for states, territories, and partnering nations, and $13.7 million in historic preservation grants to 194 tribal historic preservation offices. “Due to funding generated from Outer Continental Shelf oil and lease revenues, we are able to better assist

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More Vegetation Pile Burns Planned in Arches National Parkon February 7, 2020 at 9:46 am

Park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation in Salt Valley Wash at Arches National Park beginning the week of February 10th. Burns may occur throughout February, March, and April as conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news020720.htmnps.gov – Arches National Park – News Releases

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Grand Canyon National Park Announces 2021 Noncommercial River Trip Lottery Period

Grand Canyon, AZ- The National Park Service will begin accepting applications for noncommercial river trip permits to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. The permits are for specific launch dates within calendar year 2021. A total of 462 permits will be available for 12- to 25-day river

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Manzanar Relocation Center from Guard Tower

Volunteers Invited to Join Public Archaeology Projects at Manzanar, March 2020

INDEPENDENCE, CA — Manzanar’s award-winning public archeology program provides exceptional opportunities to learn about the past and helps preserve the site and its stories for the future. From March 12-16, 2020 and March 19-23, 2020, volunteers will have the unique opportunity to assist the National Park Service in uncovering and stabilizing Manzanar’s historic Children’s Village

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Casa Grande Ruins at Sunset

Luminary Event at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument February 12

COOLIDGE, AZ – Casa Grande Ruins National Monument will host a luminary event on Wednesday, February 12th. A short program will begin at 6:00 pm then time will be allowed until 8:00 pm for photography, self-guided exploration, and questions. The Friends of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, a non-profit organization that supports the park, will

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Look Closely, Blooms On Nearly Every Joshua Tree

Black Rock Symposium: “Sustainable Tourism: Balancing Tourism and Conservation and Preservation”

Joshua Tree, CA, – The popular Black Rock Symposium will continue on Friday, February 28, 2020, to feature a panel-based symposium on relevant topics affecting Joshua Tree National Park and Gateway Communities. The second event of this symposium series will be “Sustainable Tourism: Balancing Tourism and Conservation and Preservation”. As the visitation to Joshua Tree

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