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			<title>nps.gov - Lake Mead National Recreation Area - News Releases</title>
			<link>https://www.nps.gov/lake</link>
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				  <title>National Park Service Removes Long-Term Encampments at Government Wash and Reopens Area Following Major Restoration Work</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/national-park-service-removes-long-term-encampments-at-government-wash-and-reopens-area-following-major-restoration-work.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Lake Mead National Recreation Area will reopen Government Wash at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, after completing a significant operation to remove long-term encampments and restore safety, environmental stability, and public access to Lake Mead. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/national-park-service-removes-long-term-encampments-at-government-wash-and-reopens-area-following-major-restoration-work.htm</description>
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				  <title>Willow Beach Road Repaving Project to Begin January 2026</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/willow-beach-road-repaving-project.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:08:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Lake Mead National Recreation Area will begin a significant road improvement project on Willow Beach Road on January 5, 2026, with construction anticipated to conclude by mid-March 2026. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/willow-beach-road-repaving-project.htm</description>
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				  <title>Solicitation of a Concession Business Opportunity to Operate Guided Water Tours, Food &#38; Beverage, and Retail Services within Lake Mead National Recreation Area</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/solicitation-of-a-concession-business-opportunity-to-operate-guided-water-tours-food-beverage-and-retail-services-within-lake-mead-national-recreation-area.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:26:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The National Park Service has released on November 18, 2025, a business opportunity soliciting proposals to award a new ten (10) year concession contract to operate Guided Water Tours, Food &#38; Beverage, and Retail Services in Lake Mead National Recreation Area. 

Attachments and additional information at the link provided. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/solicitation-of-a-concession-business-opportunity-to-operate-guided-water-tours-food-beverage-and-retail-services-within-lake-mead-national-recreation-area.htm</description>
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				  <title>Willow Beach 10-year Concession Contract Awarded</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lmnra-guest-services-llc-awarded-new-10-year-concession-contract-to-operate-visitor-services-at-willow-beach.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:09:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The National Park Service has awarded LMNRA Guest Services a 10-year contract to operate visitor services at Willow Beach. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lmnra-guest-services-llc-awarded-new-10-year-concession-contract-to-operate-visitor-services-at-willow-beach.htm</description>
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				  <title>Prescribed Fire at Cottonwood Cove January 6th - 8th</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/prescribed-fire-at-cottonwood-cove-january-6th-2025.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:41:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Prescribed fires will be conducted in the Cottonwood area at Astin, Copper Mountain, and Ski Coves to remove invasive tamarisk. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/prescribed-fire-at-cottonwood-cove-january-6th-2025.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead National Recreation Area Terminates the Environmental Assessment to Rehabilitate Willow Beach Road</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-national-recreation-area-terminates-the-environmental-assessment-to-rehabilitate-willow-beach-road.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The NPS is no longer considering rerouting Willow Beach Road and will instead pursue options to address erosion and deterioration of the road within the existing alignment in order to ensure safe use of the road for the public and concessionaires. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-national-recreation-area-terminates-the-environmental-assessment-to-rehabilitate-willow-beach-road.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead National Recreation Area to receive $8.66M in grant funding to address illegal roads and recreation in the park</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-national-recreation-area-to-receive-$8-66m-in-grant-funding-to-address-illegal-roads-and-recreation-in-the-park.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:21:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The National Park Service has announced an award of $8.66 million in Conservation Initiative funds from the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act (SNPLMA) for a five-year project addressing impacts related to illegal roads at Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA). https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-national-recreation-area-to-receive-$8-66m-in-grant-funding-to-address-illegal-roads-and-recreation-in-the-park.htm</description>
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				  <title>National Park Service seeks proposals for Willow Beach Black Canyon Concession Contract in Lake Mead National Recreation Area</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-proposals-for-willow-beach-black-canyon-concession-contract-in-lake-mead-national-recreation-area.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a prospectus for the Willow Beach Black Canyon Concession Contract in Lake Mead National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-proposals-for-willow-beach-black-canyon-concession-contract-in-lake-mead-national-recreation-area.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead National Recreation Area to conduct prescribed burns on September 23, 2024</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-national-recreation-area-to-conduct-prescribed-burns-on-september-23-2024.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 06:14:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Lake Mead National Recreation Area plans to conduct a prescribed fire on Monday, September 23, 2024, in the Katherine&#8217;s Landing and East Cottonwood areas. The fire treatment will cover approximately seven acres and is expected to last one day, with additional patrols and monitoring taking place for up to two days after ignition. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-national-recreation-area-to-conduct-prescribed-burns-on-september-23-2024.htm</description>
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				  <title>Popular Lake Mead National Recreation Area Trails Reopening This Fall</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/popular-lake-mead-national-recreation-area-trails-reopening-this-fall.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:23:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Lake Mead National Recreation Area is pleased to announce the reopening of several popular trails on October 1, 2024, following the summer seasonal trail closure. The annual closure, in effect from May 15 through September 30, is implemented to protect visitors from extreme summer heat. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/popular-lake-mead-national-recreation-area-trails-reopening-this-fall.htm</description>
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				  <title>National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration Announce Final Air Tour Management Voluntary Agreement for Lake Mead National Recreation Area</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/national-park-service-and-federal-aviation-administration-announce-final-air-tour-management-voluntary-agreement-for-lake-mead-national-recreation-area.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 06:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Park Service (NPS) announce the completion of a commercial air tour management voluntary agreement for Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The agreement guides the FAA and NPS in managing commercial air tours over the park and portions of Grand Canyon Parashant and Avi Kwa Ame national monuments. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/national-park-service-and-federal-aviation-administration-announce-final-air-tour-management-voluntary-agreement-for-lake-mead-national-recreation-area.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead National Recreation Area announces Government Wash vehicle access, overnight camping restrictions</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-national-recreation-area-announces-government-wash-vehicle-access-overnight-camping-restrictions.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The National Park Service is closing the Government Wash portion of Lake Mead National Recreation Area to motor vehicle access and overnight camping beginning Aug. 1, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-national-recreation-area-announces-government-wash-vehicle-access-overnight-camping-restrictions.htm</description>
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				  <title>A note of gratitude from Lake Mead National Recreation Area</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/a-note-of-gratitude-from-the-superintendent.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:23:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>A note of gratitude regarding the June 9, 2024, fire that took place at Las Vegas Boat Harbor Marina. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/a-note-of-gratitude-from-the-superintendent.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials share safety reminders for the Independence Day holiday</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-national-recreation-area-officials-share-safety-reminders-for-the-independence-day-holiday.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:47:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>As we head into Independence Day celebrations this week, Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials remind visitors to keep safety in mind at all times while visiting the park. This year, the park has already seen 19 fatalities, including four drownings and two heat-related deaths. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-national-recreation-area-officials-share-safety-reminders-for-the-independence-day-holiday.htm</description>
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				  <title>National Park Service officials recover bodies of missing Lake Mead boaters</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/national-park-service-officials-recover-bodies-of-missing-lake-mead-boaters.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:43:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>National Park Service officials, with the assistance of a Las Vegas Metropolitan Search and Rescue team, recovered the bodies of two men today who have been missing since Monday. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/national-park-service-officials-recover-bodies-of-missing-lake-mead-boaters.htm</description>
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				  <title>Investigation and assessments continue after Las Vegas Boat Harbor fire</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/investigation-and-assessments-continue-after-las-vegas-boat-harbor-fire.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:19:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials continue to investigate the fire that broke out early Sunday morning at the Las Vegas Boat Harbor. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/investigation-and-assessments-continue-after-las-vegas-boat-harbor-fire.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials target DUI driving this weekend</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-national-recreation-area-officials-target-dui-driving-this-weekend.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:05:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Lake Mead National Recreation Area law enforcement rangers are conducting a traffic safety checkpoint on Saturday, June 15 to target people driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-national-recreation-area-officials-target-dui-driving-this-weekend.htm</description>
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				  <title>Fire breaks out at Las Vegas Boat Harbor Marina</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/fire-breaks-out-at-las-vegas-boat-harbor-marina.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 09 Jun 2024 06:59:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>National Park Service officials report that a fire broke out at Las Vegas Boat Harbor Marina at approximately 12:30 a.m. Sunday morning. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/fire-breaks-out-at-las-vegas-boat-harbor-marina.htm</description>
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				  <title>2024 Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Announced</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/2024-southern-nevada-fire-restrictions-announced.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Clark County, Moapa Valley Fire Protection District, Mt. Charleston Fire Protection District, National Park Service, Nevada Division of Forestry, Nye County, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Forest Service have implemented&#160;fire restrictions in Southern Nevada. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/2024-southern-nevada-fire-restrictions-announced.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead National Recreation Area Announces Seasonal Trail Closures</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-national-recreation-area-announces-seasonal-trail-closures.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>To help keep visitors and outdoor recreators safe during the record high temperature summer months, Lake Mead National Recreation Area is instituting seasonal closures to certain strenuous areas and park trails from May 15, 2024 &#8211; September 30, 2024. According to the National Weather Service, excessive heat is the leading weather-related killer in the Southwest United States. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-national-recreation-area-announces-seasonal-trail-closures.htm</description>
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				  <title>National Park Service officials seek help from the public on vandalism incident at Lake Mead National Recreation Area</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/national-park-service-officials-seek-help-from-the-public-on-vandalism-incident-at-lake-mead-national-recreation-area.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:21:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Law enforcement park rangers at Lake Mead National Recreation Area are seeking information from the public to help identify suspects involved in a vandalism incident at the Redstone Dunes Trail area. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/national-park-service-officials-seek-help-from-the-public-on-vandalism-incident-at-lake-mead-national-recreation-area.htm</description>
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				  <title>National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration Announce Proposed Air Tour Management Voluntary Agreement for Lake Mead National Recreation Area</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/national-park-service-and-federal-aviation-administration-announce-proposed-air-tour-management-voluntary-agreement-for-lake-mead-national-recreation-area.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Park Service (NPS) announce the availability of a proposed commercial air tour management voluntary agreement for Lake Mead National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/national-park-service-and-federal-aviation-administration-announce-proposed-air-tour-management-voluntary-agreement-for-lake-mead-national-recreation-area.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead National Recreation Area joins Partners for Outdoor Recreation Summit&#8239;</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-national-recreation-area-joins-partners-for-outdoor-recreation-summit.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:47:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Lake Mead National Recreation Area representatives joined fellow area stakeholders from the local community today to address shared interests and challenges, best practices, and innovative ideas to support the future of outdoor recreation on public lands in the Las Vegas area. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-national-recreation-area-joins-partners-for-outdoor-recreation-summit.htm</description>
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				  <title>Meet Our Park Staff: Clayton Merrill</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/meet-our-park-staff-clayton-merrill.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:13:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Clayton Merrill, our local Biological Science Technician. Clayton joined the National Park Service in 2018 and has been at Lake Mead since 2019. Not only does his work support Lake Mead, but he also protects the community and is an all-around interesting person. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/meet-our-park-staff-clayton-merrill.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead NRA issues finding on Sustainable Low Water Access Plan</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-nra-issues-finding-on-sustainable-low-water-access-plan.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 07:30:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The National Park Service issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on the Lake Mead National Recreation Area Sustainable Low Water Access Plan after completing an Environmental Assessment. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-nra-issues-finding-on-sustainable-low-water-access-plan.htm</description>
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				  <title>11/7/23 - Lake Mead Officials Share Biweekly Operations Updates</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/11-7-23-lake-mead-officials-share-biweekly-operations-updates.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 04:04:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>This report informs the public and partners of Lake Mead National Recreation Area of safety concerns, scheduled maintenance, trail closures, concessioner information, and events that may impact the use of park resources over the next two weeks. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/11-7-23-lake-mead-officials-share-biweekly-operations-updates.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead NRA is transitioning to a cashless fee system in 2024</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-nra-is-transitioning-to-a-cashless-fee-system-in-2024.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 03:24:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Beginning January 1, 2024, Lake Mead National Recreation Area will transition to a cashless fee collection system, accepting only electronic card payments for entrance, lake use, and campground fees. Entrance stations will continue to sell passes but will no longer accept cash for payment. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-nra-is-transitioning-to-a-cashless-fee-system-in-2024.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead officials announce area closure</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-officials-announce-area-closure.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 06:35:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Based on high levels of fecal bacteria in Arizona Hot Springs,&#160;the following&#160;park areas and facilities are closed, effective immediately, until further notice:&#160;Arizona Hot&#160;Springs Trail,&#160;Arizona Hot Springs,&#160;and the White Rock Canyon parking lot&#160;on Highway 93.&#160;&#160;&#160; https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-officials-announce-area-closure.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead is to conduct a prescribed burn on November 6 &#160;</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-is-to-conduct-a-prescribed-burn-on-november-6.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:05:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The National Park Service will conduct two prescribed burns near&#160;Willow Beach, Arizona, on Monday, November 6. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-is-to-conduct-a-prescribed-burn-on-november-6.htm</description>
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				  <title>National Park Service announces Mike Gauthier as Lake Mead National Recreation Area&#8217;s new superintendent</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/national-park-service-announces-mike-gauthier-as-lake-mead-national-recreation-area-s-new-superintendent.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 03:11:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. &#8211; The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Mike Gauthier, a veteran of the agency, as the new permanent superintendent of Lake Mead National Recreation Area beginning mid-September. Gauthier has been the acting superintendent at Lake Mead since December 2022. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/national-park-service-announces-mike-gauthier-as-lake-mead-national-recreation-area-s-new-superintendent.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead NRA Officials Announce Reopening of the Park</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-nra-officials-announce-reopening-of-the-park.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:21:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials are reopening the park Tuesday after closing on August 19 as a safety precaution in anticipation of the arrival of Tropical Storm Hilary.&#160;&#160; https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-nra-officials-announce-reopening-of-the-park.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead NRA Officials Announce Full Park Closure</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-nra-officials-announce-closure-order-for-the-park.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2023 11:11:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials are announcing a complete closure of the park to recreational use effective today at 5 pm. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-nra-officials-announce-closure-order-for-the-park.htm</description>
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				  <title>Dangerous Impacts to Lake Mead National Recreation Area Expected from Hurricane Hilary</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/dangerous-impacts-to-lake-mead-national-recreation-area-expected-from-hurricane-hilary.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 11:34:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The National Weather Service is predicting dangerous impacts to the local area from Hurricane Hilary, which is projected to move in over the weekend and into next week.&#160; https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/dangerous-impacts-to-lake-mead-national-recreation-area-expected-from-hurricane-hilary.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead NRA experiences two more drownings</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/08-04-2023-lake-mead-nra-experiences-two-more-drownings.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:48:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>BOULDER CITY, Nev. &#8211; As the summer enters the home stretch going into August, officials remind visitors to continue to keep safety in mind while in the recreation area. Over the past weekend, Lake Mead National Recreation Area had two more fatalities in the park. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/08-04-2023-lake-mead-nra-experiences-two-more-drownings.htm</description>
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				  <title>2023 Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Announced</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/2023-southern-nevada-fire-restrictions-announced.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 06:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>On July 14th, 2023, Southern Nevada federal, state, and local agencies announced fire restrictions. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/2023-southern-nevada-fire-restrictions-announced.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead National Recreation Area resumes public engagement on low water access management planning</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/public-engagement-on-low-water-access-management-planning.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:38:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Lake Mead National Recreation Area today released an environmental assessment (EA) as part of its Sustainable Low Water Access Plan (SLWAP) for Lake Mead. The EA will be open for comment through August 4. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/public-engagement-on-low-water-access-management-planning.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead NRA experiences six fatalities over Father&#8217;s Day Weekend</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-nra-experiences-six-fatalities-over-father-s-day-weekend.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:39:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>BOULDER CITY, Nev. &#8211; Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) saw multiple fatalities both on land and water this past weekend. Three people were killed in a multiple-car accident, two died by drowning, and one died of an apparent suicide. In addition, 23 people were rescued by park rangers, who also responded to criminal incidents, including assault, theft, and drug use. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-nra-experiences-six-fatalities-over-father-s-day-weekend.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead National Recreation Area Receives Children&#8217;s Lifejacket Donations from the Assistance League of Las Vegas</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/children-s-lifejacket-donations-from-the-assistance-league-of-las-vegas.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 09:53:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Lake Mead National Recreation Area just received a boost in supporting safety for visitors. The Assistance League of Las Vegas, a non-profit organization that supports under-privileged youth across the Las Vegas Valley, donated 74 children&#8217;s life jackets to help Lake Mead National Recreation Area re-stock lifejacket loaner stations around the park in preparation for summer. &#160; https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/children-s-lifejacket-donations-from-the-assistance-league-of-las-vegas.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead Visitor and Resource Protection Patrols Increase this Weekend</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-visitor-and-resource-protection-patrols-increase-this-weekend.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 07:13:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Lake Mead National Recreation Area is conducting a saturation patrol on May 13 to target speeding motorcyclists traveling along North Shore Road. This road sees an increase in vehicle traffic during warmer months. It is frequently used by motorcycles that travel at high speeds, which endangers other drivers in the area. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-visitor-and-resource-protection-patrols-increase-this-weekend.htm</description>
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				  <title>Katherine Landing Fuel Dock on Lake Mohave Re-opens to the Public</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/katherine-landing-fuel-dock-on-lake-mohave-re-opens-to-the-public.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 06:34:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Katherine Landing Fuel Dock, which has been closed to the public since January 19 as part of a modernization project, re-opens Friday, May 5, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/katherine-landing-fuel-dock-on-lake-mohave-re-opens-to-the-public.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead National Recreation Area Invites Public Input for Proposed Cottonwood Cove Road Improvements</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-national-recreation-area-invites-public-input-for-proposed-cottonwood-cove-road-improvements.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 10:37:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input on an environmental assessment that evaluates the impacts of improving the existing Cottonwood Cove Road. This road provides visitors with the only vehicular access from US Route 95 in Searchlight, Clark County, Nevada to Cottonwood Cove at the northern end of Lake Mohave. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/lake-mead-national-recreation-area-invites-public-input-for-proposed-cottonwood-cove-road-improvements.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead National Recreation Area announces award of lease for Cottonwood Cove Resort and Marina</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/04042023_lakemeadnewsrelease.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The National Park Service (NPS) announced today the selection of LMNRA Guest Services, LLC to operate Cottonwood Cove Resort and Marina on Lake Mohave. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/04042023_lakemeadnewsrelease.htm</description>
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				  <title>NPS to Conduct Prescribed Burn Near Boulder Beach at Lake Mead</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/03222023_lakemeadnewsrelease.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:17:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Depending on weather conditions, Lake Mead National Recreation Area is planning a prescribed burn adjacent to the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) Lake Mead Fish Hatchery. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/03222023_lakemeadnewsrelease.htm</description>
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				  <title>Katherine Landing Fuel Dock on Lake Mohave Temporarily Closes for Modernization Project</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/katherine-landing-fuel-dock-modernization.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:30:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>BOULDER CITY, Nev. &#8211; As part of a modernization project for the fuel dock at Katherine Landing, dock-based fuel will not be available from now until March 31, 2023. Land-based fuel will be available at Katherine Landing starting this weekend. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/katherine-landing-fuel-dock-modernization.htm</description>
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				  <title>NPS to Conduct Prescribed Burn for Hazardous Fuel Reduction the Week of January 16, 2023</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/nps-to-conduct-prescribed-burn-for-hazardous-fuel-reduction-the-week-of-january-16-2023.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:42:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Depending on weather conditions, Lake Mead National Recreation Area is planning to burn piles of previously cut vegetation as part of a hazardous fuel reduction measure in two different locations the week of January 16, 2023 in the western Lake Mead area. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/nps-to-conduct-prescribed-burn-for-hazardous-fuel-reduction-the-week-of-january-16-2023.htm</description>
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				  <title>Christa Johnston Selected as Chief of Staff of Lake Mead National Recreation Area</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/christa-johnston-selected-as-chief-of-staff-of-lake-mead-national-recreation-area.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 01:47:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Christa Johnston as Chief of Staff of Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Arizona and Nevada. She had been acting as the park&#8217;s Public Affairs Officer since February 2022 and her new permanent position began on January 3, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/christa-johnston-selected-as-chief-of-staff-of-lake-mead-national-recreation-area.htm</description>
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				  <title>Sustainable Low Water Access Plan public comment period extended</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/slwap-comment-period-extended.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 06:07:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) is extending the public comment period for the park&#8217;s Sustainable Low Water Access Plan/Environmental Assessment (EA) through Jan. 22, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/slwap-comment-period-extended.htm</description>
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				  <title>Lake Mead Park Rangers seek to identify assault victim</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/2022-12-14-identify-assault-victim.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 09:37:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>U.S. Park Rangers of Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Special Agents with the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB) are seeking information from the public to identify a male assault victim. This information may assist with other ongoing investigations. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/2022-12-14-identify-assault-victim.htm</description>
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				  <title>Investigative Services Branch Case Update</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/investigative-services-branch-case-update.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:34:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Man sentenced to prison for sexual assault of a juvenile in Lake Mead National Recreation Area https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/investigative-services-branch-case-update.htm</description>
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				  <title>Sustainable Low Water Access Plan</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/sustainable-low-water-access-plan.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:44:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Lake Mead National Recreation Area seeks public input on new low water access plan. Public meetings to be held the week of December 5. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/sustainable-low-water-access-plan.htm</description>
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				  <title>Search underway for missing woman in Lake Mead National Recreation Area</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/rfi-stewart.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>US Park Rangers of Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Special Agents with the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB) are seeking information from the public to help locate missing woman Gayle Stewart. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/rfi-stewart.htm</description>
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				  <title>Project Underway to Identify Algal Toxins in US National Park Waterways</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1778/algaltoxins.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:51:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service partnered on a first-of-its-kind, nationwide harmful algal bloom, or HAB, field study that began this summer and will continue over the next two years. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1778/algaltoxins.htm</description>
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				  <title>Seeking witnesses to a domestic violence incident at Lake Mead National Recreation Area</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/isb-lake-rfi-03042021.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>US Park Rangers of Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Special Agents with the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB) are investigating a domestic violence incident that occurred on July 25, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/isb-lake-rfi-03042021.htm</description>
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				  <title>National Park Service seeks tips from the public to identify persons involved in an altercation at Nelson&#8217;s Landing on Lake Mohave</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/lake-rfi-10082020.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2020 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>US Park Rangers of Lake Mead National Recreation Area are seeking tips from the public to aid an investigation for an incident that occurred in July 2020 within park boundaries. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/lake-rfi-10082020.htm</description>
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