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YELLOWSTONE ROAD
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GREATER YELLOWSTONE
COALITION NAMES NEW DIRECTOR by Greater Yellowstone Coalition
"Michael Scott is a nationally recognized figure in conservation," said Steff Kessler, GYC's Board Chair. "Greater Yellowstone faces many new challenges and Michael has demonstrated that he has the vision and leadership skills to work with a broad array of interests who may not always agree, but who do agree on the importance of protecting this special place." "Michael understands as well as anyone I know why Greater Yellowstone has endured as a place of clean water, abundant wildlife, and outstanding recreational opportunities," said Mike Clark, GYC's departing executive director. "Michael's experience working with communities, scientists, and local, state and federal governments, has made him a great listener and a unique leader. He's attuned to the region's irreplaceable values." For the last 20 years, Scott has worked for the protection of wild lands in the Northern Rockies. Headquartered in Bozeman, Montana with field offices in Jackson, Wyoming, and Idaho Falls, Idaho, GYC focuses specifically on protection of the world's first national park and the lands that surround it. "We are entering a critical era for Greater Yellowstone," said Scott. "My tenure as GYC director begins as efforts mount to weaken environmental protections. Aggressive oil and gas development, road-building on sensitive lands, and sprawl threaten the region's balance and the stability of our communities." As GYC's executive director, Scott said he will continue the organization's emphasis on finding solutions for the future health of the region. "Greater Yellowstone is one of the world's premiere places," Scott said. "My work will have fulfilled a dream if, as director of GYC, the organization has helped to ensure that our children inherit a Greater Yellowstone in which nature thrives." |
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AND COLUMNISTS Russ Finley
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SNOWMOBILE
BAN INTACT ... FOR NOW
The 90-day period in which the administration could have altered, blocked or postponed the snowmobile ban expired Sunday without any intercession by the White House. The snowmobile industry and advocates had pushed for a repeal of the ban, but over this past weekend it became apparent that President Bush would allow the ban to stand in an effort to gain time to make long-term plans to ultimately circumvent the ban. As it now stands, snowmobiles will be phased out in Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks by the 2004 winter season. The Bush administration, however, is expected to replace the ban with a policy of restricted snowmobile access within the next three years. Environmentalists are likely to fight any such move. Separate bans on snowmobiling in 11 other parks are taking effect according to a different timetable. |
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE by National Park Service YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (NPS) -- A number of road construction projects are scheduled in Yellowstone for the 2001 Spring and Summer seasons. The following is a listing of planned road closures and / or delays for the 2001 season: Madison Junction to Norris Junction
Specific fall construction delay dates to be announced. Additional construction zones and schedules may be announced as construction contracts are awarded. |
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| NATIONAL PARKS WEEK by National Park Service
National Park Week is also a time to honor the partnerships that have been forged with the public private sector. The National Park Partnership Awards were presented yesterday (April 24th) in a ceremony in Washington, D.C. to honor some of the most outstanding partnerships. Today, the winner of the 2001 Harry Yount National Park Ranger Award will be presented to the person considered to best exemplify the profession of park ranger. National Park Week 2001 provides an opportunity to reflect on the richness that is our national parks. They remind us of our past and challenge us to preserve our future. National parks honor our heroes and celebrate the accomplishments of all Americans. Lewis and Clark, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Martin Luther King, Jr., Franklin D. Roosevelt and John Muir continue to inspire us. From Manzanar to Kalaupapa, Nicodemus, Homestead and Lowell, we celebrate the achievements and struggles of all Americans. America's parks conserve many of the most spectacular natural areas in the world. From Acadia, Yellowstone and Yosemite, to Death Valley and Isle Royale, the parks are living libraries of natural history. Biologists, botanists and others conduct scientific research in national parks to help us conserve the fragile ecosystems that ultimately affect the entire world. There are 384 national parks in the National Park System. Each one offers an opportunity to learn, relax, reflect, play and Experience Your America. Begin your experience this week by taking time to learn more about the National Park Service. |
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BOZEMAN, Mont. (GYC) -- The
Greater Yellowstone Coalition has named Michael Scott as its new executive director. This
completes a four-month national search for a leader who will carry forward the
organization's vision for protecting the health of the region's wildlife, forests, and
communities. Scott has gained national prominence for his role in the Gallatin and Church
Universal and Triumphant land exchanges- landmark conservation efforts that brought tens
of thousands of acres into public ownership.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPS) -- National Park Service (NPS) sites
throughout the nation have planned special events to commemorate National Park Week this
week. If you can, visit a National Park and see what is going on.
"National Park Week is a special time for the National Park
Service," said Deny Galvin, acting Director of the NPS. "It is an
opportunity for us to connect with the American public and invite them to experience the
depth and breadth of this unparalleled system."