May 16, 2013
UPCOMING EVENTS AT LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA MAY 18
BOULDER CITY, NEV. – The following events are happening at Lake Mead National Recreation Area May 18.
May 14, 2013
MEDIA ADVISORY: LIFE JACKET WORLD RECORD DAY, SAFE BOATING PROCLAMATION MAY 18
Officials from the U.S. Senate, Clark County Commissioner’s Office, and the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson and Boulder City will present proclamations declaring May 18-24 National Safe Boating Week.
May 14, 2013
FUEL SERVICES AT COTTONWOOD COVE MARINA TEMPORARILY INTERRUPTED MAY 15
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – There will be a one-day interruption of marina fuel at Cottonwood Cove Marina May 15 while fuel services are transferred to a new dock.
May 10, 2013
CLOSURE MAY 13-15 ALONG CABIN SITE ROAD
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Portions of Cabin Site Road near Lake Mohave will be closed May 13-15 to repair damages from a water line break.
May 10, 2013
SOUTHERN NEVADA, LAKE MEAD NRA FIRE RESTRICTIONS BEGIN MAY 11
Las Vegas –May 11, the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service, Nevada Division of Forestry, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Forest Service are implementing fire restrictions in Southern Nevada.
May 03, 2013
HUNDREDS NEEDED TO BREAK WORLD RECORD AT LAKE MEAD NRA
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Hundreds are encouraged to visit Lake Mead National Recreation Area May 18 for the “Ready, Set, Wear It!” Life Jacket World Record Day.
April 26, 2013
JUNIOR RANGER DAY AT LAKE MEAD, APRIL 27
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The seventh annual Junior Ranger Day is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27 at Lake Mead National Recreation Area’s Boulder Beach picnic area.
April 24, 2013
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE TO OPERATE FUEL STATION AT ECHO BAY
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The National Park Service is soliciting applications for a business opportunity to provide water-based fuel services at Lake Mead National Recreation Area’s Echo Bay. Applications must be received by 3 p.m. May 15.
April 22, 2013
NATIVE PLANT NURSERY CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING ON EARTH DAY
BOULDER CITY, Nev. - Lake Mead National Recreation Area celebrated Earth Day with the grand opening of the Song Dog Native Plant Nursery, April 22.
April 19, 2013
GET TO KNOW LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA DURING NATIONAL PARK WEEK APRIL 20-28
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The National Park Service is celebrating National Park Week April 20-28. This year’s theme, “Did you know…” encourages visitors to learn unique aspects about the National Park Service’s 401 parks. Below are some events happening at Lake Mead National Recreation Area during National Park Week.
April 17, 2013
BODY RECOVERED AT LAKE MEAD
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The body of an adult male was recovered from Lake Mead April 17 during a permitted search and recovery operation. His identity has not yet been confirmed by the Clark County Medical Examiner.
April 15, 2013
LAKE MEAD BOAT TOUR CONTRACT OPEN FOR BID
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The National Park Service has issued a prospectus soliciting for proposals in response to a 10-year business opportunity to operate sightseeing boat tours and other related services at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
April 15, 2013
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED TO APRIL 27
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The public comment period for the Cottonwood Cove and Katherine Landing Development Concept Plans/Environmental Impact Statement has been extended to April 27.
April 08, 2013
LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA RANKED AMONG TOP 10 NATIONAL PARKS
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Recent reports show that Lake Mead National Recreation Area ranks among the top ten sites in the National Park Service when it comes to visitation, visitor spending and visitor-related jobs.
April 05, 2013
COTTONWOOD COVE MARINA: WORLD’S FIRST FLOATING GREEN BUILDING TO RECEIVE LEED® GOLD CERTIFICATION
SEARCHLIGHT, Nev. – Cottonwood Cove Resort and Marina on Lake Mohave has made history, becoming the world’s first floating green building to receive the prestigious LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Spearheaded by the National Park Service and Forever Resorts, LLC, the marina building opened June 2011, serving as the marina’s operations office.
April 05, 2013
NEW HOURS, NEW MOVIE AT THE ALAN BIBLE VISITOR CENTER
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The newly renovated Alan Bible Visitor Center at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which reopened Feb. 15, is undergoing some changes.
April 02, 2013
LAKE MEAD VIDEO DOCUMENTS HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM
LAS VEGAS – A new video from the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates Lake Mead’s healthy and robust ecosystem and the aquatic science research and monitoring that happens on the lake.
March 22, 2013
PUBLIC MEETINGS SCHEDULED TO DISCUSS FUTURE OF LAKE MOHAVE RESORTS
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The National Park Service is holding three public meetings April 9, 10 and 11 to present preliminary alternatives to the Cottonwood Cove and Katherine Landing Development Concept Plans/Environmental Impact Statement at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
March 22, 2013
PRESCRIBED BURNS PLANNED AT LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The Lake Mead National Recreation Area Fire Management Team will conduct two prescribed burns within the next two weeks to restore the landscape to a natural state and to reduce wildfire hazards.
March 21, 2013
BOULDER BEACH FISHING PIER TEMPORARILY CLOSED
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The fishing pier located at Boulder Beach has been temporarily removed from Lake Mead because recent vandalism has made it unsafe for visitors.
March 15, 2013
VISITORS ADVISED TO SECURE VALUABLES BEFORE HIKING
BOULDER CITY, Nev.— Park Rangers at Lake Mead National Recreation Area are currently investigating a number of vehicle break-ins at some of the park’s popular hiking trails.
March 14, 2013
UPCOMING EVENTS AT LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA MARCH 16-31
BOULDER CITY, NEV. – The following events are happening at Lake Mead National Recreation Area March 16-31.
March 14, 2013
NPS RELEASES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR REHABILITATION OF KATHERINE LANDING ACCESS ROAD
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The National Park Service is seeking public comment for an environmental assessment related to the rehabilitation of the Katherine Landing Access Road within Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
March 11, 2013
PUBLIC MEETINGS SCHEDULED TO DISCUSS PARK WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The National Park Service is holding three public meetings March 18, 19 and 21 to present preliminary alternatives and climbing management options for wilderness areas at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
March 08, 2013
WINGS AND WILDLIFE FESTIVAL MARCH 23
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The Colorado River in Bullhead City, Ariz., and Laughlin, Nev., will be lined with booths and outdoor activities during the fifth annual Wings and Wildlife Festival 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 23.
February 28, 2013
NPS RELEASES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR PROPOSED FLOW REGULATION IN LOWER LAS VEGAS WASH
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The National Park Service is seeking public comment for an environmental assessment related to the lower end of Las Vegas Wash.
February 20, 2013
UPCOMING EVENTS AT LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA FEB 23-MARCH 16
BOULDER CITY, NEV. – The following events are happening at Lake Mead National Recreation Area Feb. 23 to March 16.
February 14, 2013
LAKE MEAD VISITOR CENTER REOPENS FEB 15
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – After two years of renovations, the Lake Mead National Recreation Area Alan Bible Visitor Center will reopen Feb. 15.
February 12, 2013
LAKE MEAD STAFF TRAIN OTHERS TO SLOW SPREAD OF QUAGGA MUSSELS
BOULDER CITY, NEV. – An aquatic species the size of a dime is costing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage to boats and underwater infrastructure throughout the United States.
February 01, 2013
SERVICES TO CONTINUE AT ECHO BAY BEYOND FEB. 1
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Land-based services will remain open at Lake Mead National Recreation Area’s Echo Bay under a contract amendment that was signed Feb. 1.
January 03, 2013
MARINA SERVICES TO CLOSE AT ECHO BAY FEB 1
BOULDER CITY, NEV. – Lake Mead National Recreation Area’s Echo Bay Marina will close and water-based commercial services will discontinue Feb. 1 because no bids were received for the 10-year contract advertised by the National Park Service.
December 20, 2012
UPCOMING EVENTS AT LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA DEC 22-29
BOULDER CITY, NEV. – The following events are happening at Lake Mead National Recreation Area Dec. 22-29
December 11, 2012
New personal watercraft regulation begins Jan. 1 at Lake Mead NRA
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – In an effort to safeguard the waters within Lake Mead National Recreation Area, some personal watercrafts will be banned from operating on Lake Mead and Lake Mohave Jan. 1.
November 28, 2012
UPCOMING EVENTS AT LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA DEC 1-29
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The following events are happening at Lake Mead National Recreation Area Dec. 1-29.
November 13, 2012
MILITARY HONORED BY LAKE MEAD NRA ON VETERANS DAY
BOULDER CITY, NEV. – The National Park Service handed out 25 Interagency Annual Military Passes to service members and shared information about Southern Nevada’s federal lands to more than 200 visitors at the 2012 Aviation Nation at Nellis Air Force Base Veterans Day.
October 10, 2012
TEMPORARY MARINA CLOSURE SCHEDULED OCT 13 DURING COTTONWOOD COVE CLEANUP
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The Cottonwood Cove Marina on Lake Mohave will be temporarily closed to boat traffic for two hours Oct. 13 during the 16th Annual Ecology Dive and Environmental Clean-up Day.
September 18, 2012
1 Injured in boat accident at Lake Mead National Recreation Area
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – A male was injured on Lake Mead around noon Sept. 18 when he was reportedly thrown from his boat.
