December 21, 2011
Olympic National Park to Revise Spruce Railroad Trail Environmental Assessment
Revised Spruce Railroad Trail Expansion and Improvement Environmental Assessment to be developed in 2012.
December 15, 2011
December Fish Runs Wind Down on Elwha; Dam Demolition to Begin Again December 19
Contractor to begin dam demolition work on Monday, December 19.
October 20, 2011
Lake Aldwell Closed To Public Use
Emergency closure is designed to protect members of the public from hazardous conditions caused by the draining of Lake Aldwell.
October 14, 2011
Hurricane Ridge Road to Close for Three Hours on October 19
Short-term closure planned for section of Hurricane Ridge Road October 19 from 8:00 to 11:00 A.M; blasting and boulder removal to occur near Milepost 11.5.
September 28, 2011
Whiskey Bend Road to Close for Repairs
The road will close to all use in early October so that dam removal contractor Barnard Construction and Olympic National Park road crews can repair slide damage in two locations along the 4.5-mile gravel road. Exact timing of the temporary closure will be announced soon.
September 27, 2011
Watching Dam Removal on the Elwha River
Overlook Trail Completed at Elwha Dam, Webcams Offer Views of Both Dams
September 21, 2011
Public Invited to Review and Comment on Spruce Railroad Trail Expansion and Improvement Proposal
Environmental Assessment Released Today; Public Meeting Tonight September 21 at Vern Burton Community Center
September 20, 2011
Public Invited to Enjoy National Public Lands Day with Special Activities and Free Park Entrance
This Saturday, September 24 is National Public Lands Day 2011 and visitors are invited to enjoy America's natural wonders as they work to improve public lands.
August 02, 2011
Ride the Hurricane Bike Ride Scheduled for August 7
“Ride the Hurricane” is a recreational ride up Hurricane Ridge Road, organized by the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by several local businesses.
August 01, 2011
Motorists Advised to Expect Minor Delays Starting August 8 on Sol Duc Road
Current road information is available by calling Olympic National Park’s information line at 360-565-3131.
August 01, 2011
Jefferson County Begins Bridge Repair on Upper Hoh Road
Access to the Hoh Rain Forest of Olympic National Park will remain open throughout the repair work, but some traffic delays are anticipated.
July 20, 2011
Olympic Hot Springs Road to Close South of Altair August 1
Access to other areas in the Elwha Valley, including Madison Falls, Elwha and Altair campgrounds, Elwha Ranger Station, and Whiskey Bend Road and trailhead will not affected by this road closure.
July 19, 2011
Graves Creek Road To Close for Repairs August 10
Beginning August 10, the road will close to all traffic, both vehicle and pedestrian. The Graves Creek campground will also close on August 10 and remain closed for the duration of the repairs.
July 14, 2011
Elwha River Science Symposium Planned for September 15-16
The symposium will feature presentations of recent scientific studies, as well as lectures from nationally-recognized scholars in the fields of fisheries biology, geomorphology, ecosystem health and dam removal and river policy.
July 12, 2011
Biologists to Conduct Population Census of Non-Native Mountain Goats in Olympic High Country
USGS researchers and Olympic National Park staff will count the mountain goats from a low-flying helicopter during early morning hours between July 18 and July 28.
July 01, 2011
Elwha Dam Closed to Public Access Effective July 5
The closure is necessary to ensure public safety while the contractor takes over the site and begins preparing the site. Over the coming weeks, Barnard employees will begin minor road upgrades, removing approved trees and widening the road.
June 28, 2011
Partner Agencies Complete Project to Protect Bull Trout During Elwha River Dam Removals
Fisheries biologists from Olympic National Park and partner agencies completed elements of the park’s Bull Trout Protection and Restoration Plan June 17.
June 27, 2011
Olympic Hot Springs Road to Reopen June 29
Barnard Construction, Inc., is the contractor, and the road repair was performed as a modification to the $26.9 dam removal contract awarded to Barnard last August. All work at Fisherman’s Corner was subcontracted to Bruch & Bruch, Inc. and Lakeside Industries, both of Port Angeles, Wash.
June 21, 2011
Science Learning Network Offers Behind-the-Scenes Glimpse at Park Science in Action
Whether monitoring natural ecosystems or studying historic sites, national park scientists are integral members of the team of NPS stewards protecting national parks. Nine new videos from the North Coast and Cascades Science Learning Network highlight the important work they do.
May 17, 2011
Olympic Hot Springs Road Repairs to Begin May 31
No abstract supplied.
May 09, 2011
Olympic NP Seeks Volunteers for Adopt-a-Trail Program
No abstract supplied.
April 28, 2011
Road Repairs Planned for Olympic Hot Springs Road
Road repairs are planned to begin in mid-May to the ‘Fisherman’s Corner’ area of the Olympic Hot Springs Road, approximately one mile south of the park boundary.
These repairs, which involve replacement of failed base material and road surface, will necessitate a three-week closure to all public entry, including pedestrian and bicycle access. Exact dates for the closure have not yet been scheduled, but the road is anticipated to close in mid-May and remain closed through early June, including the Memorial Day weekend. The Elwha and Altair campgrounds will also be closed during this three-week period.
April 22, 2011
Water Levels in Lake Mills Reservoir to be Lowered Six Feet to Encourage Erosion along New Pilot Channel
As preparations for removal of the two Elwha River dams continue, Bureau of Reclamation dam managers will again lower the water level in the Lake Mills reservoir to help accelerate erosion along a pilot channel created last fall.
April 18, 2011
Washington Coast Cleanup Set for April 23
As part of its celebration of National Park Week, April 16 – 24, Olympic National Park invites volunteers to join in the Washington Coast Cleanup this Saturday, April 23.
April 06, 2011
Olympic National Park Plans Open House April 16 at Matt Albright Native Plant Center
No abstract supplied.
April 06, 2011
Olympic National Park Seeks Volunteers for Citizen-Science Marmot Monitoring Program
Recruiting has ended for 2011's marmot monitoring program. More than 100 volunteers have signed up to study the Olympic marmot.
March 25, 2011
National Park Service Awards $2.6 Million Construction Management Contract for Elwha River Dam Removals
The National Park Service's Denver Service Center has awarded the contract for construction management services for removal of the Elwha and Glines Canyon dams, scheduled to begin in September 2011.
March 23, 2011
Access Updates for Olympic National Park’s Elwha Valley
No abstract supplied.
March 11, 2011
Hurricane Ridge Seven-Day Access Winter Update
No abstract supplied.
March 07, 2011
Olympic National Park Suspends Razor Clam Harvest at Kalaloch Beach for Remainder of 2010-2011 Season
Olympic National Park has closed the Kalaloch Beach razor clam fishery for the rest of the harvest season, effective March 7, 2011, in order to protect the health of the razor clam population.
February 24, 2011
Park and Tribe Continue Detailed Study of Kokanee Salmon in Lake Crescent
No abstract supplied.
February 24, 2011
Olympic National Park Invites Public Comment on Proposed Changes to Fishing Regulations
No abstract supplied.
January 21, 2011
Olympic National Park Announces Elwha Logo Use Guidelines
The two-page license agreement and a style guide can be viewed and downloaded here: www.nps.gov/olym/naturescience/elwha-tagline-and-logo.htm.
January 19, 2011
Encore Presentation of 'Elwha Power' Scheduled for January 25
Harry von Stark and Kevin Yancy will lead a second presentation of their Elwha Power program, to be held January 25 at 7 p.m. at the Port Angeles branch of the North Olympic Library System. Von Stark is a photographer and park volunteer whose most recent show featured dramatic images of equipment and machinery from the powerhouse. Yancy serves as Operations & Maintenance Power Plant Foreman III (Sup) of the Elwha hydro-project.
January 11, 2011
Olympic NP to Offer Fee-Free Weekend, Special Movie Screening in Commemoration of MLK Jr.’s Birthday
No abstract supplied.
August 27, 2010
Contractor Selected for Elwha Dam Removal
Removal of Two Dams and Restoration of the Olympic Peninsula’s Elwha River Will Begin Next Year
August 26, 2010
Sediment Work to Begin August 31 at Lake Mills
Reservoir Will Close to Boating at Sundown August 30 to Allow Preparations for Dam Removal on Elwha River
