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Biscayne National Park Receives $1.1 Million To Help Coral Reefs

More than $1.1 million will be used at Biscayne National Park in Florida in a bid to protect coral reefs from disease and climate-change impacts, and to restore reefs in the park.

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By Compiled From N... - March 10th, 2024 3:30am

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U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón To Visit National Parks For Poetry Project

Seven national parks will host special events this year with Ada Limón, the nation’s 24th  Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry.

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By NPT Staff - March 10th, 2024 1:30am

Carriage Roads In Acadia National Park Close For Spring Thaw

Starting Friday, March 8, the National Park Service (NPS) is temporarily closing those carriage roads to prevent damage to them during the spring thaw. Carriage roads will be closed to all users until further notice for the spring thaw.

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By Compiled From N... - March 8th, 2024 3:00am

Glacier National Park To Receive Nearly $2 Million For Climate Change, Bison, Forestry Projects

Work at Glacier National Park in Montana to inventory cultural resources impacted by climate change, work to protect and restore whitebark pines, and to advance the return of bison is being funded with nearly $2 million through the Inflation Reduction Act.

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By Compiled From N... - March 8th, 2024 2:30am

Yellowstone Seeking Public Comment On Proposed Aquatic Invasive Species Measures

Yellowstone National Park seeks public comment on proposed measures to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) into park waters. The proposals include a 30-day mandatory dry time for some types of motorized boats and sailboats before entering park waters and the prohibition of watercraft previously fouled by mussels regardless of dry time.

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By Compiled From N... - March 7th, 2024 3:15pm

New Concessionaire Wants To Take Over Crater Lake National Park Concessions

A concessions company that operates in Acadia National Park, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Mammoth Cave National Park and eight other units of the National Park System says it can take over the concessions operation at Crater Lake National Park in Oregon

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By NPT Staff - March 7th, 2024 2:30am

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Bandelier National Monument Bans Air Overflights

Commercial air tours over Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico will be banned later this year under an air tour management plan reached by the National Park Service and the Federal Aviation Administration.

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By Compiled From N... - March 7th, 2024 2:30am

Weir Farm National Historical Park Receives Funding For Forests, Grasslands

Efforts to sustain native forests and restore eastern grasslands are the focus of $410,000 in funding received by Weir Farm National Historical Park in Connecticut.

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By Compiled From N... - March 7th, 2024 2:30am

Changes Coming To Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Entrance

A roundabout being installed at the entrance to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is intended to improve safety for motorists at the park.

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By Compiled From N... - March 6th, 2024 2:30am

Ten Cabins In Olympic National Park To Be Removed From Kalaloch Area

Erosion along the bluffs at Kalaloch in Olympic National Park has forced the decision to remove ten cabins from the lodging complex there.

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By Compiled From N... - March 6th, 2024 2:30am

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