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National Park Service News Release

Release Date: March 23, 2020 Contact: Scott J. Bentley, Superintendent

River Raisin National Battlefield Park Is Modifying Operations To Implement Local Health Guidance

Monroe & Wayne Counties, Michigan – River Raisin National Battlefield Park, in response to Michigan Executive Order 2020-21 issued by the Governor of the State of Michigan, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

As of Monday, March 23, 2020, River Raisin National Battlefield Park will offer no services outside those that support visitor or resource protection. At River Raisin National Battlefield Park, the following services and operations will be suspended in order to comply with the state order:

· The Visitor Center in Monroe Michigan will remain closed until further notice.

· All public and educational programs are postponed until further notice.

· The Flora of Michigan Art Exhibition and Gala is postponed until further notice.

· The park will not issue permits or provide visitor information and services.
The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at River Raisin National Battlefield Park is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor COVID-19. We will notify the public when we resume full operations and provide updates on our website www.nps.gov/rira and social media channels.

Outdoor spaces at River Raisin National Battlefield Park may be used by the public in accordance with the latest federal, state, and local health guidance.

· In the event of an emergency at the park, please call 911.

The NPS encourages people who choose to visit River Raisin National Battlefield Park during this pandemic to adhere to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local public health authorities to protect visitors and employees. As services are limited, the NPS urges visitors to continue to practice Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safe and healthy.

Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus. Please check with individual parks for specific details about park operations.