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YELLOWSTONE ROAD
REPORT PUBLISHER EDITOR-IN-
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SUPERINTENDENT FINLEY
ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT by National Park Service Editors Note: The following story is a repeat from Wednesday's edition. It is of such significance that it is being reprinted in today's edition.
Finley, a 32-year veteran with the National Park Service, began his career as a seasonal firefighter in Yellowstone National Park. He also has served as Law Enforcement Specialist at Grand Teton National Park; Legislative Affairs Specialist, Washington, D.C.; Superintendent, Assateague Island National Seashore; Associate Regional Director, Management, Alaska Regional Office; Superintendent, Everglades National Park; Acting Associate Director for Operations in Washington, D.C.; and Superintendent of Yosemite National Park. Finley is well noted for his outstanding conservation efforts throughout his career. He was awarded the Florida Audubon Conservationist of the Year Award (1989); the National Park Service Honor Award for Superior Service (1989); the Sierra Club Public Service Award for Environmental Protection (1989); the Everglades Coalition Conservation Award (1990); and the American Rivers Distinguished Public Service Award (1996). He was a major influence in establishing the Yellowstone Park Foundation, whose purpose is to protect, preserve, and enhance Yellowstone National Park by raising money to fund important projects and programs that are beyond the financial capacity of the National Park Service. Since it began operations in 1996, the Foundation has dedicated more than three and half million dollars worth of funding to Yellowstone National Park. In his new position as President of the Turner Foundation, Finley will have many continuing opportunities to facilitate the sustainable use of our nation’s natural resources. Finley stated, "I leave Yellowstone with a feeling of accomplishment, but it is time to move on. I’ve had a stimulating and fulfilling 32 year career with the National Park Service, but in the remaining years of my productive work life I want to focus my energy on issues that I believe are critical to the quality of life and long term stability of our environment. Sustainable practices related to energy, population, water resources, wildlife, biodiversity, transportation and urban sprawl are extremely important to a healthy society. I share the values and views of the Turner Foundation board regarding the sustainable use of our natural resources." "During his tenure in the National Park Service, Mike Finley has made an outstanding contribution to this country," said Intermountain Regional Director Karen Wade. "Throughout his career, he has used his considerable skills to preserve and protect the special places Americans have set aside through the National Park Service. He has set a very high standard for future generations of park managers and will be sorely missed." Mr. Finley’s successor will be selected by the National Park Service, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior. Since the Yellowstone position is a designated member of the Federal career Senior Executive Service, a pool of previously qualified and competitive candidates is available to be named to the position. Photo Courtesy of NPS |
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AND COLUMNISTS Russ Finley |
WINTER
UPDATE YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. -- With one month to go in the official winter season, Yellowstone National Park is experiencing one of the mildest winters in recent times in terms of snowfall. Snowmobile trail conditions are varying from day to day, although good conditions are reported for this weekend. The southern portion of the Park and the Canyon area have the highest accumulation of snow at the present (30+ inches), while Madison, Tower and Lamar report the least (15 or less). Avalanche conditions remain in the moderate to considerable range, depending on the terrain. |
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UPDATE National Park Service WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPS) -- On February 7th, Secretary of the Interior Norton approved the release of Section 7 consultation funds to the Fish and Wildlife Service in support of the National Fire Plan. Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act directs all federal agencies to conserve threatened and endangered species, and, in consultation with the Fish & Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service, to ensure their actions do not jeopardize listed species or destroy or adversely modify proposed critical habitat. BLM, as fund manager for Interior's wildland fire management account, entered into agreement with the Fish and Wildlife Service to fund, on a reimbursable basis, up to $4 million in ESA Section 7 consultation services for hazardous fuel and treatment projects. Under this agreement, the Service will make formal determinations about the effects on species of the mechanical, chemical, biological, and fire treatments that constitutes Interior's fuels management program. |
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| WOLF UPDATE National Park Service
Of the 164-169 wolves in the Yellowstone ecosystem, it is estimated that 126 reside within Yellowstone National Park proper. |
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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (NPS) -- Yellowstone National Park
Superintendent Michael V. Finley announced his retirement from the National Park Service,
effective in mid-May 2001. Finley has been Superintendent of the world’s first
national park since November 1994. Finley leaves his Yellowstone position for a new
challenge as President of the Turner Foundation in Atlanta, Georgia.
YELLOWSTONE
NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (NPS) -- As of this month, about 164-169 wolves inhabit the
Yellowstone ecosystem. Forty three of these are collared. There are about sixteen
packs or groups in the ecosystem, most of which inhabit territories within Yellowstone
National Park or Grand Teton National Park. There are currently about 11-12 breeding pairs
in the ecosystem.