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Rangers Cracking Down On Styrofoam, Glass At Lake Mead, Lake Mohave

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March 22, 2018

During spring break, there will be “No Breaks” at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. 

Park rangers will be conducting an enforcement campaign targeting possession of glass and Styrofoam containers within the park. Both have been prohibited since 2002 to reduce litter and prevent injuries to park visitors and wildlife.

“Since the ban, we have not seen a substantial reduction in the use of glass and Styrofoam by park visitors. This continues to present a significant safety and environmental hazard,” said Chief Ranger Adam Kelsey. 

As part of a “No Breaks” campaign, law enforcement rangers will take a proactive and firm approach with visitors. Similar to “Click it or Ticket,” during this enforcement campaign, rangers will issue citations to all violators, and banned items will be seized for disposal. 

The park will conduct focused zero tolerance patrols March 24-25 and May 18-20. Violators may be fined up to $5,000. 

Rangers will also educate visitors about how to enjoy the park responsibly by following “leave no trace” principles and using beach-friendly items, such as plastic containers and coolers and reusable or biodegradable products. 

To help keep America and Lake Mead beautiful, volunteers are invited to clean up litter in the park April 7 as part of the Great American Cleanup. For information and to register, email [email protected].

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Submitted by Chris M. on April 2, 2018 - 8:29pm.

I am a tour guide in Las Vegas for which I frequently pass through the Lake Mead NRA on the way to the Hoover Dam. The Lake Mead NRA is managed by the NPS. The Hoover Dam is managed by the BOR, but the law enforcement is by the NPS as of Oct 1, 2017. What I find interesting is that the concessionaire at HD uses styrofoam for dispensing the food which can be taken to the Lake Mead NRA. One would think styrofoam would be banned at the HD since surrounded by the LMNRA. Although, the concessionaire is a private entity apparently not regulated by the NPS. In any case, quite ironic and odd!


Submitted by Lee Dalton on April 2, 2018 - 9:08pm.

I wonder if it was really a good idea to publish this information.  What if Zinke reads it?

If he does, we can probably be sure he'll bring an immediate end to this enforcement.

Especially if the styrofoam and glass lobbies get wind of this.  After all, something like this is sure to hurt their profit margins.  Can't have that, for goodness sakes. 


Submitted by Rick B. on April 3, 2018 - 1:07am.

I have to agree with having the concessionaire comply. I tend to buy my stuff from folks who use compostable containers, or at the least no styrofoam, no foil.


Submitted by Rick B. on April 3, 2018 - 10:22am.

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