NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
                           MORNING REPORT

To:        All National Park Service Areas and Offices

From:      Division of Ranger Activities, Washington Office

Day/Date:  Friday, March 10, 1995

Broadcast: By 1000 ET

INCIDENTS

95-89 - Grand Canyon (Arizona) - Follow-up on Storm Damage

Preliminary assessments of last weekend's storm-inflicted damages have been
completed.  Rockfall and water damage to the Bright Angel, South Kaibab and
North Kaibab trails is severe.  The trans-canyon pipeline that carries water
from the north slope of the canyon to the South Rim developments has been
severed in at least three places; in at least two places, 50-foot-long plus
sections are missing along with the supporting trail.  The pipeline to the
North Rim also has numerous breaks and will require significant repairs.  The
entire Bright Angel trail from the South Rim to the river and the entire North
Kaibab trail from the North Rim to the river are closed due to multiple rock
slides.  The South Kaibab trail is closed below Mormon Flats, about two miles
from the rim.  No overnight camping is being permitted in these areas, and
wilderness permit reservations are being canceled.  This will impact about
8,000 backcountry hikers between now and April 15th.  Phantom Ranch lodge and
the campground at Phantom are closed.  The park, however, remains open.  It's
estimated that repairs will take about five weeks.  Crews will begin work
immediately.  The park is planning to bring in 350,000 gallons of water daily
by truck.  Conservation measures are being implemented to conserve 150,000
gallons of water per day.  These measures include residential conservation,
reductions in water use in hotels and restaurants, and use of portable toilets
in many public areas.  Five incident objectives have been established by the
park and all-risk management team: provide for health and safety of residents
and visitors; assure efficient and wise use of money; provide accurate and up-
to-date factual information; assure minimum impact to the community and park
operations; protect the resource and provide a quality experience for visitors. 
An action plan is being developed based on these objectives.  [Mallory Smith,
GRCA, 3/9]

95-95 - Saguaro (Arizona) - Felony Pursuit; Fugitive Arrest

On February 20th, ranger Jon Hale came upon two suspicious individuals parked
illegally near the Red Hills visitor center in the Tucson Mountain District. 
He called for assistance, and was joined by rangers Robert Stinson and Laura
Hiatt.  When the rangers approached the vehicle, the driver accelerated away
and fled at a high rate of speed.  During the pursuit, the vehicle's occupants
threw out a one-pound package of marijuana.  About three miles into the chase,
the vehicle went off the road into a wash and traveled about 200 yards through
the desert before coming to a stop.  Both occupants were arrested at the scene. 
The driver was charged with felony flight and booked into federal prison. 
Because he was using a false identity, rangers began an investigation and
developed leads that later proved to be instrumental in keeping him in prison. 
He was eventually identified as R.H.V., who was wanted on
multiple felony warrants, including six counts of attempted murder, possession
of a deadly weapon, and possession of narcotics.  R.H.V., who is a member
of a street gang, shot an individual between the eyes with a .45 caliber
handgun, then fled the scene.  He had been on the run from a multi-agency task
force for two months until apprehended by rangers.  R.H.V. will be indicted
by a federal grand jury on numerous felony charges.  [Robert Stinson, DR, SAGU,
3/8] 

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

No field reports today.

OPERATIONAL NOTES

No notes.

MEMORANDA

No memoranda. 

CROSS-REFERENCE

The following cc:Mail publications, print newsletters or program bulletin
boards are available to interested employees.  Listings appear monthly. 
Information on other Servicewide, regional or park newsletters is solicited and
should be sent to this address.

Washington Office

* "The NPS Electronic Courier", produced weekly by WASO Public Affairs. 
Contents: News from the Washington Office and around the System. 
Contact: WASO Public Affairs at 202-208-6843.

* "National Register Bulletin", produced periodically by the Interagency
Resources Division, WASO.  Contents: The bulletin series is a group of
technical publications about the National Register.  The bulletins are
available in print ONLY.  Requesters should send complete mailing
addresses.  Contact: Toni Lee via cc:Mail (by name). 

* "Wildlife and Vegetation Division Monthly Report", produced by WASO
Wildlife and Vegetation Division.  Contents: Up-to-date information on
division activities, programs, deadlines and other matters that affect
resource managers.  Contact: Tim Goddard via cc:Mail (by name).

* "Clear Text", produced monthly by WASO Ranger Activities Division. 
Contents: Significant divisional program activities, job openings
(principally in park ranger divisions), park ranger operational
activities.  Contact: Bill Halainen via cc:Mail (by name or WASO Ranger
Activities).

* "National Green Alert", produced monthly by Servicewide recycling
coordinator, WASO.  Contents: Exchange of ideas and information on solid
waste management and recycling efforts, together with updates on
hazardous waste program.  Ideas and information welcome.  Contact:
National Green Alert INBOX on cc:Mail.

* "Water Resources Division Monthly Report", produced by WASO Water
Resources Division.  Contents: Information on park water resource issues,
division activities, training and travel.  Contact: Judy Rouse via
cc:Mail (by name).

* "Air Quality Division Monthly Report", produced by WASO Air Quality
Division.  Contents: Information on monitoring activity in the parks;
federal state and outreach activities; visibility and biological effects;
permit review and coordination with other federal land managers regarding
air quality issues.  Contact: Diane Diedrichs via cc:Mail (by name), or
at 303-969-2070.

* "Federal Archeology Report", published quarterly by the Archeological
Assistance Division in WASO.  Contents: Each issue features a theme as
well as regular columns on archeological protection, repatriation, public
education, technology, and international news.  Upcoming themes focus on
African Americans and archeology, industrial archeology and illegal
trafficking in artifacts.  Available in print only.  Contact: David
Andrews via cc:Mail (by name).

* "Technical Briefs", published throughout the year by the Archeological
Assistance Division, WASO.  Contents: Past topics have included
sponsoring a state archeology week, training volunteers for field work,
using archeology in the classroom, and the role of archeology in the
National Historical Landmark program.  Available in print only.  Contact:
David Andrews via cc:Mail (by name).

* NPS Curatorial Bulletin Board, managed by WASO Curatorial Services
Division.  Employed to facilitate informal communications between
CSD/WASO, regional curators and field personnel involved or interested in
the management of museum objects and archives.  Provides updates on
special projects, meetings, publications, and other related topics.
Contact: Virginia Kilby via cc:Mail (by name) or NP-WASO-CSD.

* "Mining and Minerals Branch Monthly Report", produced by the WASO Mining
and Minerals Branch, Land Resources Division.  Contents:  Information on
in-park mineral development issues, including NPS use of sand, gravel and
similar construction materials; federal and state minerals planning and
leasing near parks; coordination with external agencies regarding
adjacent mineral permitting; and abandoned mineral site safety and
reclamation issues.  Contact:  Norma Clark via cc:Mail (by name).

* "Multi-Agency Fire Training Schedule", produced monthly by the Branch of
Fire and Aviation Management, NIFC.  Contents: Listings of all currently-
scheduled wildland fire training courses, with nomination deadlines,
course dates, locations, course coordinators, and phone numbers, and
more.  New inputs by regional fire management staffs.  Contact: Paul
Broyles, Darlene Larrondo, or Sheila Williams via cc:Mail (by name), or
call 208-387-5200.

Regional Offices and Parks

* "Morning Line", Southwest Region newsletter, produced by SWRO Public
Affairs.  Contents: Regional activities and employee news in all areas. 
Contact: Sandy Poole at 505-988-6016 or via cc:Mail to SWRO Public
Affairs.

* "DPRP Notes", a monthly newsletter produced by Mid-Atlantic Region
Division of Park and Resource Planning.  Contents: Brief and informative
reports of current and future activities on park planning and special
studies, as well as rivers, trails and conservation assistance and
national rivers and trails program projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region. 
Contact: Delores Mescher via cc:Mail (by name at NPS-MARO).

* "PNR Natural Resource Management News", a monthly bulletin produced by
PNR Division of Resource Management.  Contents: Update on PNR resource
management activities.  Contact: Kathy Jope via cc:Mail (by name at NP-
PNRO).

Prepared by the Division of Ranger Activities, WASO, with the cooperation and
support of Delaware Water Gap NRA.


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