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from ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS NETWORK WASHINGTON, D.C. (ENN). -- The primary purpose of National Wildlife Refuge areas is to conserve, protect and manage fish, wildlife and plants. In an effort to increase awareness about the refuge system and the opportunities available for people to enjoy wildlife and the wonders of the outdoors, October 11 -17 is National Wildlife Refuge Week. Click here to listen to a multimedia presentation about National Wildlife Refuge Week.
Contract Awarded for Triple Arches Repair in Glacier National Park from NATIONAL PARK SERVICE GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (NPS) -- Superintendent David A. Mihalic has announced that the Federal Highway Administration has awarded a contract for the emergency repair of the Triple Arches in Glacier National Park to Widman Contractors, Inc. of Baker City, Oregon. Work on the repair, located on Glacier's historic Going-to-the-Sun Road, is expected to begin on Monday, October 12th. Monday's start of construction will involve minor traffic delays of 30 minutes or less as the work begins. Two full, nonconsecutive days of closure in the area of the repair will occur as early as Thursday, October 15th. More accurate closing dates will be provided pending the Contractor's on-site investigation, and weather conditions. The full day closures will be between the Big Bend area west of Triple Arches, and Logan Pass to the east. Logan Pass while all other areas of the Going-to-the-Sun Road will remain open to visitor use. The repair is needed to reinforce a failing column of native stone that supports the historic Triple Arches. Concrete, steel beams, dowels and rock bolts will be used to repair the stone. Following an inspection of the structure by Federal Highway Administration engineers last month when the damaged stone was discovered, a 5-ton weight limit was placed on the roadway in this area. To allow for normal snow removal activities next spring, park managers decided to adopt emergency repair measures that would allow for the repairs to be done this fall. As more is known about the full closure days, the park will issue additional information through the news media. The regular scheduled winter closing of the Going-to-the-Sun Road is set for 8:00 a.m. on Monday, October 19th.
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A YNET Weekly Feature
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (YNET) -- Once again we have been reminded of the dire necessity of replacing Old Faithful Village's aging sewer system. This past Tuesday and Wednesday, grease clogged a sewer line in the Old Faithful area and caused 45,000 gallons of raw sewage into the Firehole River just below Old Faithful. It is uncertain how much of the sewage actually reached the river, as the sewage spilled into an old, unused septic tank prior to reaching the river. The old septic tank prevented some of the sewage from flowing into the river. This spill is the latest in a recent series of problems with the sewage system Yellowstone. Last month, grease clogged the very same sewer line and spilled 1000 gallons of sewage into Myriad Creek, which flows into the Firehole River. In June 45,000 gallons of sewage was spilled in Yellowstone Lake when lift stations near Lake Lodge and Lake Hotel failed to do their duty. The sewage systems in Yellowstone must be replaced now! For years Congress has ignored Yellowstone's pleas for funding for basic maintenance, such as the sewer systems, while tying the hands of the National Park Service. Only recently did they finally agree to allocate money to replace Old Faithful's sewer system, but even this is only a small step towards all that needs to be done. Congresspersons are not serving the interests of the American people when it comes to Yellowstone. The citizens of America deserve better roads, new sewer systems, more rangers, and improved facilities in their premier national park. And even more than the above, Yellowstone, the crown jewel of all National Parks on planet earth, deserves to be protected and preserved by America's elected officials -- rather than being used as a pawn to advance the causes of special interest groups or to line the pocket's of a select few. If you are concerned about the health and vitality of Yellowstone, including the wildlife which makes the region famous, we encourage you to write your congresspersons and express your views about the need to protect and preserve the national treasure we call Yellowstone.
College Guide to a Summer Job in Yellowstone: REUNIONS UPDATE!  This column is based on my interactions with people who have worked
in Yellowstone (or who want to work in the Park). Some of these stories will be the
"behind the scenes" story of why I wrote a particular story in my book. If
you have a story to contribute to this column, email
me. For more information about my book, College Guide to a Summer Job in Yellowstone, click here.
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (YNET) -- I have received several emails from former employees wanting to hold a "Reunion within a Reunion" during the weekends we have scheduled our Reunions. YES, we will help publicize your event as long as no commercial intent is its purpose. (We are not even promoting our own travel service.) These reunions are a way for former employees to get together and have FUN! So, if someone tries to sell you something in conjunction with these reunions you should be aware it is NOT approved by us and if we find out they got your name from our site then we will have them prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Anyway, Lottie and Nina already have over 60 people signed up from Grant 89. And I just heard from Michelle and she wants to plan something for Mammoth 89 employees. Hummmmmm, sounds like a ten year theme going on here???? Also, just want to point out that ALL former National Park employees are
WELCOME to attend these Reunions. I've already heard from
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Yellowstone is a national treasure
which is owned by the American public. Protecting Yellowstone is the responsibility
of the American public. This weekly feature will help identify and explore the
issues which are crucial to the ongoing, healthy existence of the "Crown Jewel"
of America's National Park system.
