Grand Canyon Permit Cancellation Lottery Now Through Dec 5
December 1st, 2007
In an announcement e-mailed only to registered applicants, Grand Canyon National Park has announced a lottery for canceled non-commercial river permits for the rest of 2007 and 2008.
Glen Canyon Dam Update
December 6th, 2007
Glen Canyon Dam Operations
Releases from Glen Canyon Dam in December 2007 will average 13,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) with a total of 800,000 acre-feet scheduled to be released for the month. On Mondays through Fridays in December, daily release fluctuations due to load following will likely vary between a low of 9,000 cfs (during late evening and early morning off-peak hours) to a high of 17,000 cfs (during daylight and early evening on-peak hours). On Saturdays and Sundays, release fluctuations will likely vary between a low of 9,000 cfs to a high of 16,000 cfs.
Releases in January 2008 are scheduled to be the same as December 2007 (800,000 acre-feet). The load following pattern in January 2008 will likely be very similar to December 2007.
Put a Gift of Grand Canyon in a Boater's Stocking
December 11th, 2007
Is the holiday hubbub leaving you short of time and gift ideas for that boater friend or loved one? Consider giving a gift donation of any amount in your recipient's name to support our effort to win full wilderness protection and equitable access for the river and backcountry of Grand Canyon.
Public Comment Extended on USFS Give-Away
December 22nd, 2007
An important comment deadline for United States Forest Service (USFS) proposed new rule changes has been extended by 30 days to February 19, 2008. The new rules would heavily favor outfitter/guided access to public lands over noncommercial users.
The massive countrywide rulemaking changes will jeopardize your access to a favorite campsite, hunting blind, fishing hole or boat ramp, by restricting unguided access--your access--to certain choice spots.
