Parks in the News

Robin Winks on the Evolution and Meaning of the Organic Act

The late historian Robin Winks long has been heralded for his distillation of the National Park Service Organic Act. In this, the latest parks essay from the George Wright Society, his words are recalled. Denis Galvin, a former deputy director of the National Park Service, provides an afterword.

George Wright Society-Winks.pdf

Winks-National Park Service Organic Act.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2015 4:50pm

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Congressional Democrats Working to Keep Hunters Out of Santa Rosa Island

Congressional Democrats are working to see that the omnibus spending bill working its way to President Bush contains language that would bring a halt to private hunts on part of Channel Islands National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 19th, 2007 10:16am

National Parks Spending Bill Explanation

For policy wonks, the accompanying attachment explains how the omnibus spending bill aids the national park system. Within its pages you can find some specific appropriations for historic preservation, construction, and land acquisition.

FY08 Omnibus NPS Explanatory .pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 19th, 2007 9:45am

Omnibus Bill Provides $2.39 billion 08 Budget for National Park Service

The omnibus spending bill awaiting full Senate action calls for $2.39 billion for the National Park Service in FY08 (which started this past October).

FY08 Omnibus NPS.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 19th, 2007 11:46am

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Assateague Island National Seashore Rangers Troll Internet For Big Catch

The Internet can be a fascinating place, but for one boastful angler it proved her undoing. The woman in question made the mistake of bragging about catching smaller-than-allowed striped bass from Assateague Island National Seashore.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 18th, 2007 9:18am

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Dying in the Parks: Park Service Concerned About Suicides

Each year nearly 100 people attempt suicide somewhere in the national park system. That's a troubling statistic for the National Park Service.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 17th, 2007 9:30am

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Secret Service View Teddy Mather As Protestor, Not Presidential Material

In an effort to encourage the presidential candidates to pay attention to national park issues, the National Parks Conservation Association has launched its own candidate, Teddy Mather, a bear named for national parks champion President Teddy Roosevelt, and Stephen Mather, first director of the National Park Service.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2015 4:50pm

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Hurricane Ridge Road in Olympic National Park Closed Due to Storm Erosion

A week after a powerful storm pounded Olympic National Park erosion continues to eat away at the Hurricane Ridge Road. Park officials say the road will be closed this weekend while crews work on it.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 12th, 2007 3:51pm

Rocky Mountain National Park Officials Select "Lethal Reduction" To Help Reduce Elk Herd--Updated

Rocky Mountain National Park officials have decided to use a variety of adaptive management tools, including "lethal reduction" and birth control, to manage elk inside their park. The plan could take effect as soon as January.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 11th, 2007 7:15pm

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How To Buy National Park-Related Gifts Without Leaving Home

This month's roll-out of holiday ornaments from around the national park system spurred one reader to ask where he could buy some of the ornaments.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 9th, 2007 8:28pm

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