http://www.nps.gov/glca News releases from Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. en-us http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/rainbow-bridge-photo-contest-winners-announced.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:48:53 EST Superintendent Stan Austin at Rainbow Bridge National Monument today announced that Tom Morris of Bartlett, Illinois has been selected as the grand prize winner in the Rainbow Bridge Centennial Photo Contest. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/partnership-born-to-combat-invasive-russian-olive.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:48:59 EST A new partnership has been formed to combat the spread of Russian olive and other invasive weeds on private and public lands in the Escalante River watershed in southern Utah. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/glen-canyon-waives-entrance-fees-in-observance-of-veterans-day.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:58:34 EST Superintendent Stan Austin today announced that in honor of America’s service men and women, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will not charge entrance fees on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/nevada-man-found-guilty-in-quagga-mussel-case.htm Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:38:00 EST In the first trial involving Glen Canyon National Recreation Area’s mussel prevention regulations, a federal judge has ordered a Nevada man to pay a $2500 fine for failing to have his boat inspected for mussels before launching on Lake Powell. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/glen-canyon-winter-hours-of-operation.htm Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:48:15 EST Glen Canyon National Recreation Area announces the following winter operating hours for facilities and commercial services. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/rangers-rescue-four-people-from-a-sinking-vessel.htm Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:25:28 EST Vessel sinks in Face Canyon on Lake Powell,four passengers rescued. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/houseboat-fire-sends-six-to-hospitals.htm Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:45:44 EST A Friday Houseboat fire on Lake Powell resulted in burns and other injuries to six people. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/nps-rangers-conduct-technical-rescue-of-stranded-hikers.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:51:31 EST NPS Rangers Conduct Technical Rescue of Stranded Hikers http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/glen-canyon-to-host-triathlon-on-saturday.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:16:45 EST Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on Saturday, October 17, will host the Powell 3 Triathlon. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/zebra-mussel-interdiction-hours-for-winter-2009-2010.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:44:33 EST Effective November 1, 2009, the National Park Service will implement winter season hours of operation for mandatory mussel interdiction services at Lake Powell. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/hiker-fatality-on-lake-powell.htm Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:54:31 EST On Saturday, September 26, National Park Service (NPS) dispatch at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area received a call that a hiker in the Escalante arm of Lake Powell had fallen from a cliff to the water below. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/national-public-lands-day-events-at-glen-canyon-national-recreation-area-this-saturday.htm Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:37:46 EST Please join Glen Canyon National Recreation Area this Saturday, September 26, as we celebrate National Public Lands Day by waiving entrance fees and cleaning-up Lake Powell. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/join-glen-canyon-national-recreation-area-on-september-26-for-a-day-of-service-and-celebration.htm Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:59:51 EST This Saturday, September 26, please join staff from Glen Canyon National Recreation Area for a Day of Service and Celebration on National Public Lands Day. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/rainbow-bridge-photo-contest-deadline-nears.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:34:10 EST September 30, 2009, is the deadline to submit photos to the Rainbow Bridge Centennial Photo Contest. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/parasailing-incident-leads-to-injuries.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:12:09 EST On Monday morning, September 7, park dispatch at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area received a cell phone call indicating a visitor had sustained severe head injuries. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/finding-of-no-significant-impact-signed-for-construction-of-the-glen-canyon-rim-trail.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:37:04 EST Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Superintendent Stan Austin today announced the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Glen Canyon Rim Trail Environmental Assessment (EA). http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/boy-scouts-perform-volunteer-work-at-glen-canyon.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:20:39 EST Young men and adult leaders with Boy Scouts of America Troop 99 traveled from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to undertake a week-long volunteer project at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/glen-canyon-names-deputy-superintendent.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:28:04 EST Superintendent Stan Austin has announced that Brian Carey has been selected the Deputy Superintendent for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Carey will assume his new duties in October. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/storm-scuttles-thirteen-boats-on-lake-powell.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:48:20 EST Thirteen vessels, including a houseboat, were swamped during a brief but intense storm that struck Lake Powell on the afternoon of Saturday, June 22. No injuries were reported. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/4-year-old-drowns-in-lake-powell.htm Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:57:53 EST A four-year-old boy has lost his life in a drowning incident on Lake Powell. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/rainbow-bridge-centennial-commemoration-events-at-carl-hayden-visitor-center.htm Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:37:08 EST From August 12th through 15th, the Carl Hayden Visitor Center at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will host presentations and activities for children and adults as part of the ongoing commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Rainbow Bridge National Monument. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/utah-man-dies-of-unknown-cause.htm Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:30:55 EST On Sunday, July 19 at 6:45 p.m. (MDT) park dispatch at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area was notified that a 26 year-old male from Brigham City, Utah was discovered not breathing on a houseboat. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/boat-fire-at-stateline-launch-ramp.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:58:49 EST On June 25, 2009, National Park Service (NPS) firefighters responded to reports that a ski boat was on fire at the Stateline Launch Ramp. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/lake-powell-launching-restrictions-to-begin-june-29-2009.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:48:29 EST Effective June 29, 2009, self-certification of watercraft will no longer be an option at all major launch ramps and screening for the invasive mussels by trained personnel will be mandatory for all vessels. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/fire-at-wahweap-marina.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:32:37 EST A Friday night fire at Wahweap Marina on Lake Powell resulted in the sinking of two boats. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/new-zebra-mussel-prevention-requirements-on-lake-powell.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:53:13 EST In response to the continued and growing threat of the introduction of quagga and zebra mussels at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, new requirements for Lake Powell boaters will be in effect during the main boating season of 2009. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/public-comment-sought-on-environmental-assessment-for-glen-canyon-rim-trail.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:06:57 EST The National Park Service today announced that an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Glen Canyon Rim Trail is available for review and public comment. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/glen-canyon-national-recreation-area-to-waive-entrance-fees.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:55:18 EST Superintendent Stan Austin today announced that Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will join 390 other national parks across American and offer three fee-free weekends this summer. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/recovery-of-boating-accident-victim.htm Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:31:07 EST At 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, National Park Service divers with Glen Canyon National Recreation Area recovered the body of Mr. Robert Prescott of St. Petersburg, Florida. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/rangers-carry-out-multiple-rescues-during-severe-storm.htm Fri, 29 May 2009 11:24:48 EST National Park Service (NPS) rangers at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area affected three nearly simultaneous rescues on Lake Powell on Monday of Memorial Day weekend. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/drowning-in-cataract-canyon.htm Tue, 19 May 2009 10:24:15 EST A 37 year old male drowned Saturday, May 16 while rafting on the Colorado River in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/glen-canyon-employee-receives-valor-award.htm Wed, 13 May 2009 13:30:44 EST An employee with Glen Canyon National Recreation Area received the Department of the Interior’s highest award for Valor. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/glen-canyon-employee-receives-american-heart-association-save-a-life-award.htm Mon, 11 May 2009 12:34:37 EST Superintendent Stan Austin has presented Glen Canyon National Recreation Area employee Ray Hall with the American Heart Association Save-a-Life award, as well as the Glen Canyon Employee of the Quarter award. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/castle-rock-cut-opens.htm Fri, 08 May 2009 13:34:46 EST Superintendent Stan Austin at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area today announced that the Castle Rock Cut is open to boat travel on Lake Powell. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/photo-contest-to-commemorate-rainbow-bridge-centennial.htm Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:19:36 EST Staff from Rainbow Bridge National Monument today announced that the National Park Service is sponsoring a photo contest to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the national monument. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/update-on-boating-accident-on-lake-powell-victim-recovered.htm Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:21:45 EST At 10:47 a.m. Monday, April 27, the body of Mr. Terry Michael Taranto of Prescott Valley, Arizona was recovered from Lake Powell http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/update-on-boating-accident-on-lake-powell-information-on-accident-victims.htm Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:17:18 EST Update: Boating Accident on Lake Powell Information on Accident Victims http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/two-missing-in-boating-accident-on-lake-powell.htm Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:11:52 EST Two Missing in Boating Accident on Lake Powell http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/public-comment-sought-on-environmental-assessment-for-page-water-supply-project.htm Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:19:32 EST Public Comment Sought on Environmental Assessment for Page Water Supply Project http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/brian-sweatland-named-branch-chief-at-glen-canyon-national-recreation-area.htm Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:37:44 EST Brian Sweatland Named Branch Chief at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/mussel-infested-boat-prevented-from-launching.htm Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:01:20 EST Staff at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) today announced a vessel with live quagga mussels attached was prevented from launching at Lake Powell on Wednesday. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/facilities-to-re-open-as-spring-approaches.htm Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:06:17 EST The weather is getting warmer, the trees are starting to bud, and people’s thoughts are turning to summer vacation. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/hidden-slough-revegetation-project-announces-planned-burn.htm Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:01:49 EST Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) Superintendent Stan Austin announced today that slash piles of tamarisk were scheduled to be burned this Thursday, March 5, in the Hidden Slough area of the Colorado River. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/09-04.htm Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:15:52 EST Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) Superintendent Stan Austin announced today that work will begin next week on deepening the Castle Rock Cut. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/09-03.htm Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:38:15 EST The Facilities & Maintenance Division at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) announced today that the rest room facilities at Stateline launch ramp would be closed beginning February 12. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/newsrelease02052009.htm Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:57:10 EST Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) announced today that RSS feeds are available from the park’s website for all news releases. http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/2008uplakedcp.htm Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:09:29 EST Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Announces Release of the Finding of NO Significant Impact for the 2008 Uplake Development Concept Plan and Environmental Assessment.