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| FRIDAY May 25, 2001 Vol 5, # 53 |
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YELLOWSTONE ROAD
REPORT PUBLISHER EDITOR-IN- |
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IN
YELLOWSTONE by Bruce Gourley
This weekend will witness a notable increase in the number of visitors in the Park, as it marks the beginning of summer vacation season for many Americans. In any given year, about three million people visit Yellowstone, with most visitors coming between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. This particular weekend is also significant in the Secretary of the Interior, Gale Norton, will be visiting the Park. She has been meeting with Park officials regarding backlogged maintenance and other needs within Yellowstone. Superintendent Michael Finley, who is retiring June 3, has expressed his concerns regarding the future of Yellowstone (see story below). This weekend's forecast is for sunny, warm weather, although the nights are still dipping into the 20s in parts of the Park. If you are planning a visit to Yellowstone this weekend, please drive carefully. Also be certain to heed visitor rules and regulations, which are designed for your safety. Finally, for road conditions and road construction, click here. |
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AND COLUMNISTS Russ Finley
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WOLF UPDATE
In order for the wolf to eventually be delisted, the three states which the wolves inhabit (Wyoming, Montana and Idaho) must each adopt an appropriate wolf management plan which provides continued protection of the wolf population. Montana and Idaho are working on their plans, but wildlife officials in Wyoming are balking at putting a plan into place, thereby throwing the entire process into jeopardy. Wyoming Game and Fish officials have stated that the reason for opposing state wolf management plans is simply the lack of funding. Wyoming already pays about $800,000 annually on the grizzly management program, and officials fear that a wolf management program will cost nearly as much. Sportsmen pick up the tab through hunting and fishing fees, and Wyoming officials do not believe that sportsmen will want to pay enough extra fees to fund the wolf management program. |
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SEES PROBLEMS AHEAD FOR YELLOWSTONE News Brief YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. -- Superintendent Michael Finley, who is retiring from his position on June 3, has voiced his concerns for the future of Yellowstone with Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton. Finley took the position of Superintendent in 1994. Under his watch, wolves were reintroduced into the Park in 1995 ,and the snowmobile ban was put into effect this year. Finley is concerned, however, that Bush is re-examining the snowmobile ban. He is also concerned about the ever-increasing maintenance backlog within Yellowstone. Some observers feel that the Bush administration will not be a strong advocate of protecting Yellowstone. Finley will be going to work for the Turner Foundation, and will continue to be active in environmental issues and causes. |
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| YELLOWSTONE NET OFFERS POP
EMAIL News Brief BILLINGS, Mont. -- Yellowstone Net Internet Access service now offers POP email with all ISP accounts. Previously, only web-based email was available. Now, customers may choose to use both POP and web-based if they wish. POP email accounts are in the format of username@myyellowstone.net. Yellowstone Net ISP is only $7.95 for unlimited monthly Internet access, one of the best prices in North America. POP Yellowstone email is available only with an ISP account. |
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YELLOWSTONE
NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (YNET) -- Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the main visitor
season in Yellowstone. All the Park entrances are open, warm temperatures have (by
and large) moved into the region, and many of the Park's visitor facilities are now open.
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. -- Plans to delist
Yellowstone's grey wolves from the endangered species list have hit a bump in the road.