Yosemite National Park invites the public to participate in a tour of proposed sites for the Parkwide Communication Data Network (CDN) Environmental Assessment (EA). Public scoping occurred in fall 2008, and preparation of an EA is currently underway. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/cdnea.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park Archeologist Laura Kirn Wins Prestigious Award from Goucher College
Yosemite National Park Archeologist Laura Kirn was selected as the 2009 winner of the Goucher College Master of Arts in Historic Preservation Alumnae Prize (MAHP) as the outstanding first year student in the historic preservation graduate program. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/laurakirnaward.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park Extends Merced River Plan Public Scoping 90 Days
Current Public Scoping Meetings Postponed https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpscopingextended.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park Celebrates Arrival of Hybrid Tractors Used in Yosemite Valley Floor Tours
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in Yosemite Valley today to commemorate the arrival of four hybrid (electric/diesel) tractors that will be used in the popular Yosemite Valley Floor Tours. Acting Superintendent Dave Uberuaga and DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Dan Jensen cut the ribbon as …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Announces Initial Data Collection and Planning for The Ahwahnee Comprehensive Rehabilitation Plan
Acting Yosemite National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga announces the initiation of data collection and planning for the Ahwahnee Comprehensive Rehabilitation Plan. Compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) will be coordinated through the development of an Environmental Assessment (EA). https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ahwahneedata.htm
Read More »Local Fisherman Dies in Yosemite National Park
A local fisherman was found dead in Yosemite National Park near Windy Point, along Highway 140 this morning. Keith Robinson, 62, of Midpines, left his home after work to fish in Yosemite on August 17, 2009. When he failed to return home the next morning he was reported overdue to …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Eradicates Marijuana Garden
Yosemite National Park Rangers and National Park Service Agents, with assistance from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, eradicated 4,735 marijuana plants valued at nearly $ 19 million from within the park yesterday. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/marijuana809.htm
Read More »Prescribed Fire Planned in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park Fire Managers are planning a prescribed fire in Big Meadow in the community of Foresta next Wednesday August 26, 2009. The total burn area will include 90 acres, pending weather conditions and air quality. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/forestaburn09.htm
Read More »Poaching Suspects Charged in Yosemite National Park
After an extensive investigation, three individuals face multiple federal charges for poaching within Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/poaching809.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park Extends Merced River Plan Public Scoping Period
Yosemite National Park is extending the public scoping period for the Merced Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (MRP/EIS). https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpscopingextended2.htm
Read More »Several Moderately Small Rockfalls Occur in Yosemite National Park
Ahwahnee Hotel Temporarily Closed as a Precaution https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ahwahneerockfall1.htm
Read More »Yosemite Fire Update for September 11, 2022
Multiple fires are burning within Yosemite National Park, many of which are very small. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-september-11-2022.htm
Read More »Big Meadow Fire in Yosemite National Park Continues to Grow
A prescribed fire set by Yosemite National Park Fire Crews yesterday has grown beyond the predetermined fire perimeter and full suppression efforts are in effect. The fire was originally slated to burn 90 acres, however it burned beyond the fire lines. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire1.htm
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