Yosemite National Park has released the Communication Data Network (CDN) Environmental Assessment (EA) for public review. The project aims to upgrade Yosemite's internal communications system with more reliable, modern technology to support all the park communication needs.
A new data network would consolidate and upgrade the existing system, providing a more efficient platform for communication needs like computer LAN data, radio, security and safety video, NPS telephones, alarms, traffic data, and telemetry. A public meeting will be held on January 13, 2010 at 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mariposa County Government Chambers. Park staff will be on hand to answer questions, review exhibits, and provide copies of the plan.
View the project online and submit your comments via email or by mail to: Yosemite National Park Superintendent, Attn: CDN EA, P.O. Box 577, Yosemite, CA 95389. Deadline is January 29, 2010.
© NPSA new exhibit, which opened to the public last week, is on display at Grand Canyon Railways' Williams' historic train depot and consists of photographs taken by Arizona youth. The exhibit consists of 19 photographs taken by ten middle-school youth.
The young photographers captured their images during Grand Canyon National Park's first Grand Canyon in Focus--a week-long camp to inspire a passion for the outdoors and national parks while building teamwork. Grand Canyon Railway will host this exhibit through January 9, 2010 and will be available from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. daily from now through January 3, and on January 8 and 9, 2010.
For more information on the Grand Canyon In Focus program,call Megan Kohli at 928-638-7683 or check online.
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Olympic National Park is asking the public to provide input on an environmental assessment regarding a proposal to rehabilitate the Boulder Creek trail and former automobile campground.
The environmental assessment is available online and evaluates four alternatives to restore a 2.2-mile section of the old Boulder Creek Road to a trail by removing asphalt, improving stream crossings, and restoring and rehabilitating the Boulder Creek campground.
Comments may be submitted online or should be sent (no later than January 6, 2010) to: Superintendent - Boulder Creek EA, Olympic National Park, 600 East Park Avenue, Port Angeles, WA 98362. For more information, call 360-565-3004.
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