Yosemite National Park - Park Planning (U.S. National Park Service)

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Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)

Mariposa Grove Restoration
This project's primary goal is to restore giant sequoia habitat through a variety of means. Additionally, this project aims to improve the visitor experience within the Mariposa Grove.
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Public Scoping comments accepted through Feb. 3, 2012

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Merced Wild and Scenic River Management Plan
The plan will guide future management of activities in the river corridor, including site-specific actions needed to protect the river in Yosemite Valley, El Portal, and Wawona.
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Development of Alternatives Underway

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Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River Management Plan
It will establish long-term guidance for protecting water quality, free-flowing condition, and unique values for the portion of the Tuolumne River that flows through the park.
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Draft Tuolumne River Plan EIS under development.

Environmental Assessments (EA)

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Ahwahnee Comprehensive Rehabilitation Plan
The purpose of this project is to develop a comprehensive plan for phased, long-term rehabilitation of The Ahwahnee - a National Historic Landmark - and associated guest cottages, employee dormitory, and landscaped grounds.
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Finding of No Significan Impact signed January 2012

Ansel Adams Gallery Rehabilitation Plan
Originally constructed as Best's Studio in 1902, Ansel Adams and his family lived in the Gallery through the 1970s. After more than 90 years in service, the buildings are in need of rehabilitation.
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Public scoping closed September 2, 2011

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Comprehensive Interpretive Plan
This plan will outline a comprehensive approach to interpreting park natural and cultural resources. The final product of this effort will guide interpretation and education in Yosemite for the next 5 -10 years.
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Under review

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Curry Village Rockfall Hazard Zone Structures Project
In response to recent rockfall events, the boundary of the rockfall hazard zone in Curry Village has been realigned. The National Park Service is developing an environmental assessment to address the structures within the zone.
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Public review of EA closed Sept 9, 2011

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Half Dome Trail Stewardship Plan
It will provide long-term stewardship of the Half Dome route in a manner that is consistent with the Wilderness Act and the NPS Organic Act.
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Environmental Assessment available for public review and comment through March 15, 2012.

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High Elevation Aquatic Ecosystem Plan
It will protect Yosemite's diverse high-elevation aquatic ecosystems and restore natural composition, structure and function to systems that have been disturbed by past or ongoing human activities.
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Tioga Road Rehabilitation Plan
The National Park Service has developed an environmental assessment (EA) that analyzes rehabilitating approximately 41 miles of the Tioga Road.
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Public Comment closed September 8, 2011

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Vogelsang Utilities Upgrade Project
It will upgrade the drinking water and wastewater treatment systems to meet National Park Service (NPS), state, and federal standards, and will replace the non- operational backpacker composting toilet.
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Preliminary stages

White Wolf Lodge & Duplex Cabins Rehabilitation Plan
The National Park Service is announcing a new planning effort that will address the rehabilitation of the aging White Wolf Lodge and Duplex Cabin structures.

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Public Scoping closed September 4, 2011

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