Denali National Park News:
Alaska Board of Game’s War on Wolves Continues: Board Rejects Lifting Moratorium on Denali Wolf Buffer (Press Release from NPCA)
“The Board of Game’s decision to continue its moratorium against even talking about reinstating the wolf buffer zone surrounding Denali National Park is just the latest blow from an agency that has forgotten that watching wildlife is every bit as important to Alaskans as killing it.”
http://www.npca.org/news/media-center/press-releases/2013/alaska-board-of-games-war-on.html**********
Everglades National Park News:
National Parks Group Applauds Completed Phase One of C-111 Everglades Restoration Projec (Release from NPCA)
“We are pleased to see phase one of the C-111 Spreader Canal project completed today, which continues the momentum for restoring America’s Everglades, benefitting Everglades National Park and Florida Bay. Phase one of the C-111 canal project is part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, and the newly constructed features will prevent drainage of Everglades National Park by increasing fresh water flows through Taylor Slough, which will revitalize Florida Bay.
http://www.npca.org/news/media-center/press-releases/C111_project_011113.html**********
Joshua Tree National Park News:
Fred Beckey Climbs Joshua Tree National Park Route at Age 89
Earlier this month, 89-year-old Fred Beckey, one of America's most prolific climbers and mountaineers, tied into a rope with Erik Harz and Felix Parham and seconded the three-pitch route Tranquility (5.6) on Moosedog Tower at Indian Cove in Joshua Tree National Park. The ascent was a few days before Fred's 90th birthday on January 14. Pretty darn amazing ascent for an old guy!
http://climbing.about.com/b/2013/01/13/f...e-at-age-89.htm**********
Rocky Mountain National Park News:
Rocky Mountain National Park's Decision Not To Use Wolves To Reduce Elk Upheld By Appellate Court
Rocky Mountain National Park managers acted properly within the National Environmental Policy Act and the National Park Service Organic Act when they decided not to use wolves to reduce the elk population in their park, an appellate court has ruled.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...late-court22672**********
Yellowstone National Park News:
FWP to reconsider wolf trapping near Yellowstone National Park
A plan to close two areas to wolf trapping just north of Yellowstone National Park will be the topic of a special Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission conference call, with commission members trying to "short circuit" a legal challenge to the closure.
http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-reg...19bb2963f4.html**********
