News Release

Lake Mead National Recreation Area to Resume Visitor Services Following End of Government Shutdown

Date: January 26, 2019

National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior

LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA News Release

For Immediate Release: January 26, 2019
Release No.: 2019-02
Contact: 702-280-1980

Lake Mead National Recreation Area to Resume Visitor Services Following End of Government Shutdown

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – Following the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Lake Mead National Recreation Area have resumed regular operations.

During the shutdown of the federal government the park remained as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. Park roads, lookouts, trails and launch ramps at Lake Mead National Recreation Area remained accessible to visitors.

“We are grateful for our park partners who continued to provide first-rate services and for the support we received from our community during the shutdown,” said Todd Suess, acting superintendent

The focus is now is to resume normal operations in a safe and orderly manner. As the park begins to transition, some services such as visitor centers and ranger programs may be temporarily unavailable. For current conditions, please visit www.nps.gov.lake.

“Lake Mead National Recreation Area employees are happy to be back at work, serving the American people and welcoming visitors to their national park,” said Suess.

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