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Game Reserve Fire Burning on South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

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Grand Canyon National Park Fires

  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-06-06-fires.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park Fire Update

  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-06-08-fires.htm




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Propane line break causes short-term closure of Grand Canyon Visitor Center

Propane line break causes short-term closure of Grand Canyon Visitor Center https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/propane-line-break-causes-short-term-closure-of-grand-canyon-visitor-center.htm




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Grand Canyon Fire Update: June 11, 2009

Two lightening strike fires, the Quincy Fire and the Game Reserve Fire, are currently burning within Grand Canyon National park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-06-11-fires.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park begins trail reconstruction project using funds received under President's Economic Recovery Plan

On Tuesday, June 9, 2009, the National Park Service began a project to reconstruct the South Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park. The project is funded, in part, with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-begins-trail-reconstruction-project-using-funds-received-under-presidents-economic-recovery-plan.htm




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Endangered Humpback Chub to be Translocated to Shinumo Creek in Grand Canyon National Park

Endangered Humpback Chub to be Translocated to Shinumo Creek in Grand Canyon National Park https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/endangered-humpback-chub-to-be-translocated-to-shinumo-creek-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park Employee Receives Award for Excellence in Workforce Development

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-employee-receives-award-for-excellence-in-workforce-development.htm




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Man Rescued After Fall at Grand Canyon National Park

Man rescued after fall in Grand Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/man-rescued-after-fall-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Grand Canyon Fire Managers to Initiate Prescribed Burn on South Rim

Grand Canyon National Park expects to implement the Moqui prescribed fire project within the next 48 hours. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-fire-managers-to-initiate-prescribed-burn-on-south-rim.htm




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National Park Service Announces Availability of Environmental Assessment for Train Operations in Grand Canyon National Park

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-availability-of-environmental-assessment-for-train-operations-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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South Rim Fire Managers Complete Final Prescribed Burn of the Spring/Summer Season

Firefighters completed ignition of the 243 acre Moqui Prescribed Fire on Tuesday, June 23.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-07-01-moqui.htm




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Grand Canyon Resident Rescued After Fall

A resident of Grand Canyon National Park was rescued via short-haul this morning after suffering a fall during a recreational climb of Newton Butte. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-07-07-short-haul.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees the Weekend of July 18-19.

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-the-weekend-of.htm




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Rangers Respond to Report of a Car Over the Edge at Grand Canyon National Park

At approximately 6:00 a.m. this morning, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received multiple reports that a car had driven over the edge near the El Tovar Hotel in Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-07-13-car-over-edge.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park Releases Proposed Rule to Update Regulations Governing Colorado River

A proposed rule to update regulations associated with the management of the Colorado River and adjoining lands administered by the National Park Service within Grand Canyon National Park was published in the Federal Register today. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-releases-proposed-rule-to-update-regulations-governing-colorado-river.htm




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Rangers Investigate Report of Possible Abduction in Grand Canyon National Park

Rangers in Grand Canyon National Park are investigating the possible abduction of a woman from a residential area within the park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-07-16-abduction.htm




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Man Who Drove Car Over Edge at Grand Canyon Identified

The body of a man who drove his car over the edge of the Grand Canyon earlier this week has been identified as that of Gheorghe Chiriac of Apple Valley, California. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-07-17_ident.htm




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Investigators Conclude that No Abduction Occurred at Grand Canyon National Park

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-07-20_abduction.htm




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Finding of No Significant Impact signed for the Exotic Plant Management Plan at Grand Canyon National Park

A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONISI) was signed Thursday, July 16, by Michael D. Snyder, Regional Director for Intermountain Region of the National Park Service for the implementation of the Exotic Plant Management Plan for Grand Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/finding-of-no-significant-impact-signed-for-the-exotic-plant-management-plan-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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US Court of Appeals GRCA CO River Management Decision

An opinion was filed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit today, affirming the United States District Court’s entry of summary judgment for the National Park Service in a lawsuit titled “River Runners for Wilderness, et al v. Stephen P. Martin, et al. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/united-states-court-of-appeals-for-the-ninth-circuit-rules-in-favor-of-national-park-service-in-lawsuit-challenging-grand-canyon-national-parks-colorado-river-management-plan.htm




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Rangers at Grand Canyon National Park Initiate Search for Overdue Backpackers

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-07-22_search.htm




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National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration to Hold Meeting on Grand Canyon Overflights

The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 28 to update an advisory panel on the agencies’ efforts to restore natural quiet in Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-and-federal-aviation-administration-to-hold-meeting-on-grand-canyon-overflights.htm




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Four Grand Canyon National Park Lookout Towers have been listed on the National Historic Lookout Register

Four historic fire lookout towers in Grand Canyon National Park, two on the North Rim and two on the South Rim, have been listed on the National Historic Lookout Register. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/four-grand-canyon-national-park-lookout-towers-have-been-listed-on-the-national-historic-lookout-register.htm




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Update on Search for Missing Backpackers

Grand Canyon National Park search and rescue personnel are intensifying their search efforts as they re-asses who they are looking for. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-07-23_search.htm




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Body of Missing Backpacker Found in Grand Canyon National Park

At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, search teams found a body believed to be that of overdue backpacker Bryce Gillies in the Bonita Creek drainage on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-07-25_search.htm




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Lightning Causes Multiple Fire Starts on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

Afternoon thunderstorms brought abundant lightning to Grand Canyon National Park this week; and fire managers have identified six new fires, all on the North Rim of the park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-07-31_fires.htm




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Fire Update Grand Canyon National Park

Fire Update Grand Canyon National Park https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fire-update-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Fire Update: Grand Canyon National Park, August 3, 2009

The Cape Royal Road on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park remains closed as fire management staff continue to manage the Aspen Fire for resource benefits. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-03_fires.htm




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Renovations to Clinic Building in Grand Canyon National Park Begin

Work recently began on renovations to the clinic building on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-03_dispatch.htm




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Environmental Assessment for improvements at Supai Camp within Grand Canyon National Park available for public review and comment

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin has announced that an Environmental Assessment (EA) for Supai Camp Improvements is now available for public review and comment. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/environmental-assessment-for-improvements-at-supai-camp-within-grand-canyon-national-park-available-for-public-review-and-comment.htm




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Sixteenth Annual Native American Heritage Days Starts August 13 on North Rim of Grand Canyon

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/sixteenth-annual-native-american-heritage-days-starts-august-13-on-north-rim-of-grand-canyon.htm




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Fire Update: Grand Canyon National Park, August 5, 2009:

The Cape Royal Road on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park has re-opened with pilot car escorts from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-05_fires.htm




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Fire Update: Grand Canyon National Park, August 6, 2009

The Cape Royal Road on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is open to visitor traffic. Restricted one-lane traffic on the road will be necessary as fire crews continue to work on clearing potential hazards. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-06_fires.htm




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National Park Service releases Final Environmental Impact Statement and Assessment of Effect to update Grand Canyon National Park's Fire Management Plan

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin today announced the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Assessment of Effect (FEIS/AEF) to update the park’s Fire Management Plan. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-releases-final-environmental-impact-statement-and-assessment-of-effect-to-update-grand-canyon-national-park-fire-management-plan.htm




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Fire Update: Grand Canyon National Park, August 8, 2009

The Aspen Fire, located on the Walhalla Plateau east of the North Rim developed area continues to meet resource objectives.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-08_fires.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees the Weekend of August 15, 16.

On Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16, Grand Canyon National Park will join national park units across the country in waiving entrance fees for all park visitors. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-10_fee_free.htm




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Fire Update: Grand Canyon National Park, August 11, 2009

The Aspen Fire, located on the Walhalla Plateau east of the North Rim developed area in Grand Canyon National Park, continues to be managed for resource benefits.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-11_fires.htm




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Abandoned Mine Lands Closure Plan Project Scoping

Abondoned Mine Closure Plan Public Scoping https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/abandoned-mine-lands-closure-plan-project-scoping.htm




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Fatality Reported to Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-13_fatality.htm




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Rangers Seek Information on Missing Man at Grand Canyon National Park

Investigators are looking for a young man last seen on August 9, exiting a commercial shuttle in Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-16_missing.htm




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Missing German-National Located

Klaus Lauterbach, the 20 year-old German-national that the Flagstaff Police Department and Grand Canyon National Park rangers have been attempting to locate since August 14, reported in to his family last night.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-17_missing.htm




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Preliminary Data Indicate Humpback Chub Translocation Successful to Date

Preliminary Data Indicate Humpback Chub Translocation Successful to Date https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-17_chub.htm




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Fire Update: Grand Canyon National Park, August 19, 2009

The Aspen Fire is currently burning along the west rim of the Walhalla Plateau and has now reached 3,835 acres in size. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-17_fire.htm




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Aspen Fire Update, Grand Canyon National Park: August 23, 2009

The Aspen Fire, located on the Walhalla Plateau east of the North Rim developed area in Grand Canyon National Park, received precipitation on Saturday, August 22, reducing visible smoke and fire activity.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-23_aspen.htm




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Improvements at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and Mather Point in Grand Canyon National Park Continue to Progress

Construction on Phase I of the improvements called for in Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan (SRVTP) continues to progress.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-24_phase_i.htm




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Free Outdoor Family Expo to Highlight National Parks in Arizona

A free event to celebrate National Parks in Arizona and other public lands will take place on the University of Arizona campus in Centennial Hall and on the nearby grounds on Saturday, August 29, 2009. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/free-outdoor-family-expo-to-highlight-national-parks-in-arizona.htm




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Finding of No Significant Impact Signed for the Train Operations Environmental Assessment at Grand Canyon National Park

A Finding of No Significant Impact was signed on August 28, 2009, by Michael D. Snyder, Regional Director for the Intermountain Region of the National Park Service, for Train Operations at Grand Canyon National Park https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-31_trainea.htm




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Pile Burning Planned for South Rim of Grand Canyon

The National Park Service will be burning piles of woody debris on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The pile burns will occur over the next few weeks as weather conditions allow.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-09-01_piles.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park to Celebrate Dia de la Familia on National Public Lands Day

This year National Public Lands Day at Grand Canyon National Park will be commemorated with more than free admission and volunteer opportunities. Park staff and friends will also be celebrating the park’s first Dia de la Familia. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-09-01_npld-dia.htm