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    Delaware Water Gap

    National Recreation Area NJ,PA

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    A section of US Rt. 209 and several other areas remain closed until repairs are complete. More »

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May 15, 2012
River Road to Close on May 17 for Maintenance
River Road will be closed from 12:00am. until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012 to complete construction of the McDade Trail boardwalk, asphalt surface repairs, removal id hazard trees and shoulder maintenance along the roadway.

April 12, 2012
Park Seeks Proposals for New Cliff Park Inn
This news release is no longer current.

April 12, 2012
High Angle Rescue Training at Park
During the week of April 16-20, 2012, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will be hosting a Basic Technical Rescue Training workshop for National Park Service staff and partners.

April 06, 2012
Proposals Sought for new Cliff Park Inn
TThis news release is no longer current.

April 03, 2012
Update on U.S. Rt. 209 Repairs in Park
This news release is no longer current.

March 29, 2012
Preferred Alternative - Transmission Lines
The National Park Service has identified the Preferred Alternative for the proposed Susquehanna-Roseland Transmission Line. The preferred alternative allows the proposed line to follow the corridor of existing transmission line; this will be evaluated in Final Environmental Impact Statement expected in September

March 16, 2012
Fire Destroys Historic House
This news release is no longer current.

February 28, 2012
Visitors, Money, Jobs for Local Economy
Visitors in 2010 spent more than $151.2 million in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and in communities near the park.

January 31, 2012
Storm Repair Underway; Most Areas Open
This news release is no longer current.

January 23, 2012
Utilities Propose Mitigation for Power Line
Utility companies announced that they plan to submit a mitigation proposal when filing their comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS).

January 13, 2012
Park Plans New Lease for Cliff Park Inn
This news release is no longer current.

November 22, 2011
Release of Susquehanna-Roseland Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)
This press release is no longer current.

September 08, 2011
US Route 209 to Close through Park
This press release is no longer current. Links may no longer be valid.

September 04, 2011
Work Progressing Quickly
This press release is no longer current.

August 31, 2011
Damage Assessment & Cleanup Continue
This press release is no longer current. Links may no longer be valid.

August 30, 2011
Hurricane Damage and Closures
This press release is no longer current. Links may no longer be valid.

August 28, 2011
US 209 Closed in Park
This press release is no longer current.

 

NEWS RELEASES PRIOR TO 2011

April 24, 2009
All Caves Closed in Park to Protect Bats
Decision hopes to prevent spread of White nose syndrome (WNS).

December 13, 2010
Childs Park Rehabilitation Project Begins
This news release of December 13, 2010 is no longer current | Next Phase of Childs Park Rehabilitation Begins (March 28, 2012)

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