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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.

National Park Service To Begin $12.7 Million Project On Historic C&O Canal

The National Park Service will carry out a large-scale $12.7 million preservation and rehabilitation project on the historic C&O Canal in Georgetown, District of Columbia, to protect key parts of the country’s early transportation history and reduce the risk of flooding during storms and high-water events. The project is expected to start mid-March and is anticipated to continue through winter 2026, weather dependent. Construction activities will likely require intermittent towpath detours in Georgetown.

At Beryl Spring In Yellowstone, Roads And Thermal Features Don’t Play Well Together

Yellowstone is home to thousands of dynamic thermal features with complex plumbing systems hidden beneath the ground. These narrow conduits of superheated water are sensitive to both human interaction and natural events, and they pose a significant challenge for infrastructure—especially roads (some of which have even melted due to high ground temperatures!).

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