http://www.nps.gov/glba News releases from Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. en-us http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/20091118.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:20:26 EST The NPS and US Coast Guard public meeting on the proposed communications installations for Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve has been re-scheduled. Meeting to be held on NOVEMBER 20, 2009, at the Gustavus School multi-purpose room from 7 to 9 pm.. http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/20091112.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:05:41 EST The NPS and US Coast Guard will hold a public meeting on the proposed communications installations for Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Meeting to be held on November 18, 2009, at the Gustavus School multi-purpose room from 7 to 9 pm.. http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/20091104.htm Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:58:34 EST The NPS has released a summary of public comment received regarding motor vessel uses in Glacier Bay during May and September.  http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/20091102.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:38:02 EST The NPS is soliciting public comment on a proposal by the U.S. Coast Guard to install and operate radio communication installations in the Glacier Bay backcountry.  http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/humpback-whale-rescue.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:57:36 EST Park visitors spotted a humpback whale entangled in fishing gear. Park staff quickly respond... http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/2009102.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:38:14 EST Superintendent Cherry Payne announced today that the 13-knot speed limit and mid-channel course requirement for vessels traveling in all Park waters is hereby cancelled. http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/20092610.htm Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:40:57 EST The NPS is soliciting public comment on a proposal by the U.S. Coast Guard to install and operate radio communication installations in the Glacier Bay backcountry.  http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/20091026.htm Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:38:18 EST Interested members of the public now have another option for connecting to Glacier Bay. http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/20091014.htm Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:53:12 EST Beginning October 23, 2009, repairs to the fuel dock float and pilings, wave barrier, and the public dock float and pilings will occur. Access to the boat ramp, the dock vehicle ramp, and both dock floats may be blocked temporarily on short notice. http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/20091310.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:30:46 EST The NPS will be considering various options to address changes in shoulder season vessel use in Glacier Bay. http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/2009309.htm Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:24:21 EST Superintendent Cherry Payne announced today that vessel operating restrictions will remain in effect in portions of Glacier Bay National Park to protect numerous humpback whales that continue to be sighted in the area. http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/91409.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:07:03 EST Moose hunters are reminded that hunting is not permitted within Glacier Bay National Park. http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/berg-bay-native-allotment-boundary-advisory.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:13:20 EST Glacier Bay visitors are advised that two privately owned native allotments in Berg Bay have been posted as Private Property/No Trespassing. http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/2009723.htm Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:02:03 EST Due to recent bear activity near the Queen Inlet camper dropoff, the dropoff is being relocated to Sundew Cove, on the western shore of Glacier Bay near Hugh Miller Inlet. http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/2009722.htm Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:21:31 EST Today, Superintendent Cherry Payne announced  new boundaries for the special whale waters area in Park waters in Icy Strait, beginning at 5 AM Thursday July 23. http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/20090722.htm Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:15:54 EST Chief of Resource Management Craig Smith recommends that campers avoid camping between Tidal Inlet and the peninsula between Queen and Rendu Inlets due to recent bear activity. http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/2009717.htm Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:30:31 EST Chief of Resource Management Craig Smith recommends that campers avoid camping on the point of land between Queen and Rendu Inlets due to recent bear activity. http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/2009715.htm Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:09:39 EST Acting Superintendent Wayne Howell announced today that the 13 knot vessel speed limit at the entrance to the West Arm of Glacier Bay will be lifted beginning at 5 AM Thursday July 16. http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/gst_fire.htm Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:54:00 EST Personnel from the Gustavus Volunteer Fire Department, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska DOT, USDA Forest Service, and local residents suppress a potentially dangerous wildfire threatening homes in Gustavus, AK. http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/2009071.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:42:07 EST Superintendent Cherry Payne announced today that a 13 knot vessel speed limit will be implemented in Lower Glacier Bay. The special whale waters area at the entrance to the West Arm Entrance is revised due to a shift in whale distribution in the area. These changes apply to all vessels from  5 AM Friday July 3  until further notice. http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/2009624.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:55:39 EST Superintendent Cherry Payne announced today that the 13 knot vessel speed limit area outside the mouth of Glacier Bay is being extended toPoint Dundas, and a new special whale waters area is being implemented in the West Arm Entrance to protect numerous humpback whales that have been sighted in the areas. Speed restriction will apply to all vessels from  5 AM Thursday June 25  until further notice. http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/2009619.htm Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:58:07 EST Glacier Bay vessel operators are asked to  avoid harbor seals hauled out on floating ice.  http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/200965.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:40:24 EST Superintendent Cherry Payne is soliciting comment on the proposed cruise ship use day quota for the 2010 season. Comments must be received by June 22, 2009.