http://www.nps.gov/goga News releases from Golden Gate National Recreation Area. en-us http://www.nps.gov/goga/parknews/2009-1117.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:12:06 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting public comments on a proposal to improve three miles of the California Coastal Trail within the Presidio of San Francisco. Since 2003, the Presidio Trails and Bikeways Master Plan has been guiding ongoing efforts to develop a network of trails and bikeways within the Presidio. In 2008, the NPS, working with the Presidio Trust and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (Conservancy), began concentrating on implementing the improvements approved in the Master Plan for the Presidio Coastal Trail. http://www.nps.gov/goga/parknews/2009-1113.htm Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:34:47 EST Approximately 123 aged, unsafe, and non-historic eucalyptus, Monterey Cypress and pine trees (some hazardous and some diseased) will be removed in this area over a period of approximately three weeks beginning next week or the following week (mid-November 2009).  http://www.nps.gov/goga/parknews/2009-09025.htm Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:15:06 EST Road reconstruction will improve access for drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, transit. Construction on McCullough, Field, Conzelman and East Roads in the Marin Headlands is expected to begin January 2010 and involve temporary road closures and delays over an anticipated two-year period with most work occurring in the summer. http://www.nps.gov/goga/parknews/2009-0917.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:00:06 EST Redwood Creek Restoration Project at Muir Beach Designed to Restore the Natural Creek, Wetlands, and Critical Salmon Habitat http://www.nps.gov/goga/parknews/frank_dean.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:56:27 EST Frank Dean, a 33 year veteran of the National Park Service (NPS) is appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Golden Gate National Recreation Area (NRA) in San Francisco and Marin Counties, it was announced today by NPS Regional Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. http://www.nps.gov/goga/parknews/open_house.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:56:09 EST Join us for a public open house to discuss plans and projects in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). Open houses are an opportunity to meet park staff, learn about ongoing projects, and provide your input. Come any time during the open house and stay as long as you like! http://www.nps.gov/goga/parknews/mahe_transportation2.htm Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:23:37 EST Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) Acting Superintendent Frank Dean announces the availability of the Record of Decision for the Marin Headlands and Fort Baker Transportation Infrastructure and Management Plan. The Record of Decision (ROD) completes the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance process for this important multi-modal transportation project. http://www.nps.gov/goga/parknews/75th_anniversary.htm Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:18:46 EST On Sunday, August 9, 2009, the National Park Service (NPS) commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the opening of U.S. Penitentiary Alcatraz. http://www.nps.gov/goga/parknews/july4-09.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:49:38 EST The National Park Service welcomes the public to join the free entertainment and fireworks show at the Municipal Pier and Aquatic Park in San Francisco on July 4, but urges park visitors to use public transportation due to very limited parking. http://www.nps.gov/goga/parknews/2009-0625.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:29:20 EST (SAN FRANCISCO, CA)—The U.S. Department of the Interior kicked off its “United We Serve” Initiative and Outdoor Youth Mentoring Program with a Youth Service Day in Golden Gate National Parks on Thursday, June 25.  As part of President Obama’s “United We Serve,” a national call for all Americans to do volunteer service in their communities from June 22–September 11, volunteers of all ages turned out to help maintain their park. http://www.nps.gov/goga/parknews/fee-free.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:55:03 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is announcing America’s Best Idea—the National Parks—gets even better this summer with three fee-free weekends at more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees*.