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NPS Seeks Comment For Plant Gathering At Indiana Dunes National Park

The National Park Service has released the “Plant Gathering for Traditional Purposes” Environmental Assessment for Indiana Dunes National Park. The purpose of this EA is to evaluate the potential impacts of entering into an agreement with the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians to allow traditional gathering of plants and plant parts at the park.

Operation Dry Water Being Conducted On Lake Powell Over July Fourth Weekend

During the July 4th holiday weekend, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will be participating in the national Operation Dry Water awareness and enforcement weekend. Law enforcement officers across the country will be on heightened alert July 2 through 4 for those in violation of boating under the influence laws.

Understanding Horseshoe Crabs At Cape Cod National Seashore

National parks aren't just beautiful places, or rich iin history, but perfect spots to conduct science. At Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts, there's a National Park Service research project underway into horseshoe crabs, which have been scurrying across sandy sea bottoms since the days of dinosaurs. Check out this video from Lower Cape TV.