June 29, 2009
Boat Fire at Stateline Launch RampOn June 25, 2009, National Park Service (NPS) firefighters responded to reports that a ski boat was on fire at the Stateline Launch Ramp.
June 29, 2009
Lake Powell Launching Restrictions to Begin June 29 2009
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.
June 16, 2009
Fire at Wahweap Marina
A Friday night fire at Wahweap Marina on Lake Powell resulted in the sinking of two boats.
June 10, 2009
New Zebra Mussel Prevention Requirements on Lake Powell
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.
June 05, 2009
Public Comment Sought on Environmental Assessment for Glen Canyon Rim Trail
The National Park Service today announced that an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Glen Canyon Rim Trail is available for review and public comment.
June 05, 2009
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area to Waive Entrance Fees
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.
June 04, 2009
Recovery of Boating Accident Victim
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.
May 29, 2009
Rangers Carry Out Multiple Rescues During Severe Storm
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.
May 19, 2009
Drowning in Cataract Canyon
A 37 year old male drowned Saturday, May 16 while rafting on the Colorado River in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
May 13, 2009
GLEN CANYON EMPLOYEE RECEIVES VALOR AWARD
An employee with Glen Canyon National Recreation Area received the Department of the Interior’s highest award for Valor.
May 11, 2009
Glen Canyon Employee Receives American Heart Association Save-a-Life Award
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.
May 08, 2009
CASTLE ROCK CUT OPENS
Superintendent Stan Austin at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area today announced that the Castle Rock Cut is open to boat travel on Lake Powell.
April 30, 2009
Photo Contest to Commemorate Rainbow Bridge Centennial
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.
April 29, 2009
Update on Boating Accident on Lake Powell Victim Recovered
At 10:47 a.m. Monday, April 27, the body of Mr. Terry Michael Taranto of Prescott Valley, Arizona was recovered from Lake Powell
April 29, 2009
Boating Accident on Lake Powell Information on Accident Victims
Update: Boating Accident on Lake Powell Information on Accident Victims
April 29, 2009
Two Missing in Boating Accident on Lake Powell
Two Missing in Boating Accident on Lake Powell
April 29, 2009
public comment sought on environmental assessment for Page Water Supply Project
Public Comment Sought on Environmental Assessment for Page Water Supply Project
April 20, 2009
First Bloom Planting to be Held on Earth Day
Page, AZ – Glen Canyon National Recreation Area invites the public to attend the First Bloom planting and related activities on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22 at the Wahweap campground amphitheater. The Earth Day activities will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue through 1:00 p.m.
April 13, 2009
Brian Sweatland Named Branch Chief at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Brian Sweatland Named Branch Chief at
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
March 13, 2009
MUSSEL-INFESTED BOAT PREVENTED FROM LAUNCHING
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.
March 09, 2009
Facilities to Re-Open as Spring Approaches
The weather is getting warmer, the trees are starting to bud, and people’s thoughts are turning to summer vacation.
March 09, 2009
Hidden Slough Revegetation Project Announces Planned Burn
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.
February 12, 2009
Park Announces Work on Castle Rock Cut to Begin
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) Superintendent Stan Austin announced today that work will begin next week on deepening the Castle Rock Cut.
February 10, 2009
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Announces Facility Closure at Stateline
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.
February 05, 2009
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Announces RSS Feed Now Available for News Releases
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) announced today that RSS feeds are available from the park’s website for all news releases.
February 04, 2009
GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF THE FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT FOR THE 2008 UPLAKE DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN ANDENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Announces Release of the Finding of NO Significant Impact for the 2008 Uplake Development Concept Plan and Environmental Assessment.
