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Highway 89 closed 25 miles south of Page
A road collapse south of Page has closed US-89 until further notice. US-89 is closed northbound at US-89A. In Page, US 89 is closed at the junction with State Route 98. Traffic is being detoured around closure utilizing SR-98 & US-160. US-89A is open. More »
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Quagga Mussel Monitoring Update
Find the latest on Invasive Mussel Monitoring news. Click on this link: More »
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Lake Powell Mercury Consumption Advisory
Public Health, Environmental and Wildlife agencies from Utah and Arizona are jointly issuing a mercury fish advisory for striped bass in the southern portion of Lake Powell from Dangling Rope marina to the dam. Read more here: More »
Hydrocarbon Monitoring
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Over half a million boats and Personal Watercraft (PWC) are used on Lake Powell each year. Many boats are powered with 2-stroke engines that can release as much as 30% of their fuel unburned into the water. To ensure excellent water quality in the future and to mitigate for continued PWC usage on Lake Powell, the National Park Service is required to monitor for hydrocarbon contamination. Research designed to establish baseline conditions began in 2004 as a cooperative study with the U.S. Geological Survey. Results for this study indicate that throughout most of the lake, hydrocarbon constituents are below detection limits. When detected, all hydrocarbons have been at levels considered acceptable by Utah and Arizona standards under the Clean Water Act. More information on the study |
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Glen Canyon and Rainbow Bridge have a rich human history spanning over 10,000 years. Learn how you can help preserve it. More...