nps.gov - Big Bend National Park - News Releases http://www.nps.gov/bibe News releases from Big Bend National Park. en-us Partners Combine Efforts for Night Sky Project http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/partners-combine-efforts-for-night-sky-project.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:42 EST Big Bend partners support of the night sky initiative. Phase II of the night sky-friendly lighting project http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/phase-ii-of-the-night-sky-friendly-lighting-project.htm Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:05:23 EST Phase II of the project will be the Chisos Basin developed area, interior lighting improvements to the Panther Junction visitor center exhibits, and the Persimmon Gap Visitor Center exhibits. Ecosystem protection on both sides of the US/Mexico Border http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/ecosystem-protection-on-both-sides-of-the-us-mexico-border.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:46:05 EST U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Mexican Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Juan Elvira to Strengthen Conservation Cooperation in Big Bend Area of the U.S. - Mexico Border Mining and Environmental Impact Teacher's Workshop http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/miningteacherworkshop.htm Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:16:19 EST Teachers workshop held October 7-9, 2009. America's Best Idea - The National Parks http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/the-national-parks.htm Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:12:21 EST America's Best Idea, the PBS series from Ken Burns premieres September 27th on PBS. New Lighting to Protect the Night Sky http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/night-sky-lighting-partnershipx.htm Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:10:43 EST New, more efficient lighting installed at various locations in the park thanks to donations from park partners. Monsoon Rainstorms and Road Conditions http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/monsoon-rainstorms-and-road-conditions.htm Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:03:10 EST Expect changing road conditions during the monsoon season due to occassional washouts. Please check the Daily Report for updated road closures and special vehicle requirements. Fatality in the park http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/fatality-in-the-park.htm Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:15:02 EST Illegal immigrant succumbs to severe desert heat. Fee Free Weekends http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/fee-free-weekends.htm Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:28:53 EST Fees will be waived three weekends during the summer of 2009. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/western-hemisphere-travel-initiative.htm Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:31:31 EST New Department of Homeland Security identification requirements for border crossings including float trips on the Rio Grande. Rio Grande level higher than normal into early June http://www.nps.gov/bibe/parknews/rio-grande-level-higher-than-normal-into-early-june.htm Sun, 24 May 2009 15:45:23 EST A short term increase in river flow from the Luis Leon reservoir will effect the depth of the Rio Grande in the park.