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News Releases

November 9, 2011. NPS Releases "Short Version" of Final Long-Term Plan for Apostle Islands (84kb pdf)

September 26, 2011. The National Park Service is pleased to announce that construction will begin in early October to replace the failing Basswood Island dock.

September 6, 2011. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is offering a special series of lighthouse related programs as part of the sixteenth annual Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration. News Release (16kb pdf)

August 22, 2011. National Park Rangers Rescue Capsized Kayakers at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. News Release (144kb pdf)

July 22, 2011. The NPS is pleased to announce that construction will begin in early August to replace the failing South Twin dock. News Release (72kb pdf)

June 09, 2011. Temporary closure on Long Island to protect nesting piping plovers. News Release (278 KB)

May 12, 2011. The National Park Service is pleased to announce the release of the Final General Management Plan/Wilderness Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (GMP) for Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. News Release (64.3kb)

March 30, 2011. The National Park Service has released a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for lighthouse preservation efforts at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. News Release (116kb)

February 19, 2010. New federal firearms law in effect Monday February 22, 2010. News Release (64kb)

September 15, 2009. Sand and York Islands Closed through May 15, 2010. News Release (33kb pdf)

August 19, 2009.  NPS seeks input on draft long term management plans  News Release (48kb pdf)

August 8, 2009. Hermit Island Closed due to bear activity  News Release (46kb pdf)

July 14, 2009.  Manitou Island Open to all visitor use  News Release (44kb pdf)

June 6, 2009.  Guest Lecture Series Interpretive Program - Winter Life on Madeline Island News Release (46kb pdf)

October 9, 2008.  Rocky Island Historic District Named on the National Register of Historic Places News Release (24kb pdf) 

August 15, 2008.  Modification of Manitou Island Closure News Release (18kb pdf)

July 2, 2008.  Manitou Island Closed due to bear activity News Release (35kb pdf)

June 19, 2008.  Mainland Trail reopens News Release (32kb pdf)

June 16, 2008.  NPS Restoring Historic Hokenson Brothers Fisherey Dock News Release (34kb pdf)

June 10, 2008. Mainland Trail Closed due to bear activity News Release (32kb pdf)

June 9, 2008. Lakeshore releases Climate-Friendly Action Plan News Release (79kb pdf)

April 9, 2008. Emergency Restrictions Issued to Protect Park Fishery Resources from Deadly Fish Virus News Release (51kb pdf)

June 14, 2007. "It's Finally Official - Squaw Bay Renamed Mawikwe Bay" News Release (35kb pdf)

June 13, 2007. "Raspberry Island Lighthouse Reopens" News Release (23kb pdf)

May 31, 2007. "Dredging at Little Sand Bay & Stockton Island Begins Next Week" News Release (27kb pdf)

December 21, 2006. "National Park Service Provides Funding for Rural Fire Assistance" News Release (32kb pdf)

November 28, 2006. Draft Wildlife Management Plan/Environmental Assessment News Release (26kb pdf)

July 26, 2006. "NPS Seeks Input on Future of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore" News Release (36kb pdf)

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Did You Know?
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore has more lighthouses than any other National Park Service area (8 historic towers on 6 islands).

Last Updated: November 18, 2011 at 07:22 MST