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Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar and National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis Visit Yosemite National Park

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Date: October 14, 2009

Two Top Department of Interior Officials Hike with Kids and See Award Winning Buffalo Soldier Program

Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar and National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis toured Yosemite National Park this weekend.  This was Salazar’s first official visit to Yosemite National Park and Jarvis’ first visit as the Director of the National Park Service.

While in Yosemite, Salazar and Jarvis toured American Recovery and Reinvestment Act projects ongoing in the park.  Additionally, they joined school age children on a hike through Cook’s Meadow and were joined by Park Ranger Shelton Johnson, who presented his award winning Buffalo Soldier program. 

A small reception was held while in the park to honor and welcome Jarvis in his new position as NPS Director.  Salazar also recognized Acting Superintendent Dave Uberuaga for his outstanding work in Yosemite since January of this year, when he assumed his role as Acting Superintendent for the park.

Photos of Salazar’s and Jarvis’ visit are available by calling 209-372-0529 or by email.

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Low intensity fire in Yosemite

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Natural fires in Yosemite are often no more than a single burning snag (standing dead tree) or a slow moving, low intensity fire that cleans underbrush from the forest floor. These fires prevent unwanted fires by removing accumulating forest debris that can fuel a larger fire in hot, dry conditions.
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Last Updated: October 14, 2009 at 14:45 MST