NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
                           MORNING REPORT


To:         All National Park Service Areas and Offices

From:       Division of Ranger Activities, Washington Office

Day/Date:   Tuesday, October 24, 2000

ALMANAC

On this date in 1852, Daniel Webster died after a notable career as a 
lawyer, U.S. senator, and secretary of state.  He is commemorated in 
Washington, D.C., by a 30-foot bronze statue in National Capital 
Parks.

INCIDENTS

00-283 - National Capital Parks East (DC) - Follow-up: Resource        
         Violations

Additional details have been received on the investigation and court 
case reported in last Friday's Morning Report. The full text of the 
second report follows: On October 18th, T.L., 65, pled guilty 
in federal district court to various environmental crimes charges 
resulting from his ownership and operation of Anacostia Marina 
Incorporated (AMI), a park concession which provides marina and boat 
repair services. AMI pled guilty to one felony point source violation 
of the federal Clean Water Act (33 USC 1311, 1319) for knowingly 
discharging cleaning liquids, including acids, into the Anacostia 
River while cleaning boats.  AMI also pled guilty to one felony 
commercial dumping violation under D.C. law for operating an 
unauthorized dump at the marina.  T.L. personally pled guilty to 
making a false statement (18 USC 1001) to the U.S. Coast Guard when 
reporting an oil spill at the marina to the National Response Center, 
as required by the Oil Pollution Act. T.L. also pled guilty to one 
misdemeanor charge of failing to report the spill to the D.C. 
government. Sentencing is scheduled for January 17th. Following the 
plea, U.S. attorney Wilma Lewis made this statement: "This prosecution 
gives notice that the Anacostia River must be protected. People who 
use, enjoy and benefit from the river will not be allowed to ignore 
environmental regulations and put the quality of our environment at 
risk." Lois Schiffer, assistant attorney general for the Environment 
and Natural Resources Division, added the following:  "We are 
committed to restoring the Anacostia River and taking strong actions 
against those who degrade it."  The Anacostia River has been 
identified as one of the ten most endangered rivers in the United 
States by American Rivers, a non-profit group. The criminal case began 
earlier this year after six years of efforts at obtaining 
environmental compliance by the NPS and other agencies at the marina 
had failed.  The marina had previously been cited for 13 different 
types of environmental, OSHA, and life safety violations. The 
investigation was conducted by the FBI, DC environmental crimes unit, 
and NCR Ranger Services.  The NPS was represented by environmental 
compliance officer Julia Hewitt and investigator Jon Crichfield. The 
concessions contract expired on September 30th and has not been 
renewed. Environmental remediation efforts at the marina are underway 
at this time. (Einar Olsen, RCR, NCRO; Washington Times; Washington 
Post; USA Today 10/19]

00-662 - Grand Canyon NP (AZ) - Assist: Helicopter Accident

On October 14th, the Coconino County Sheriff's Office asked park staff 
to assist with a helicopter accident outside the park on the North 
Rim. A Classic Lifeguard helicopter had crashed on take off during a 
medevac three miles west of Jacob Lake. Ranger Jeff Martinelli 
responded by vehicle; the park helicopter flew from the South Rim, 
picked up ranger/park medic Ron Martin, and continued to the scene. By 
the time they arrived, the crew of the downed helicopter had 
extricated themselves and their patient, a 37-year-old woman who had 
suffered trauma injuries in a horse-riding accident. It's not known 
whether she received additional injuries in the crash. She was 
transferred to the park helicopter and flown to Flagstaff Medical 
Center. The helicopter's crew was taken to Page. The cause of the 
accident is under investigation. [Bill Vandergraff, GRCA, 10/17]

00-663 - Amistad NRA (TX) - MVA with Fatality

Just before midnight on Saturday, October 21st, the driver of a 
vehicle headed south on Highway 277 lost control of the car on a 
bridge that crosses over Lake Amistad and struck the guardrail. 
Passenger S.G., 21, of Kerrville, Texas, was ejected through 
the passenger side window, went over the guardrail, and fell about 120 
feet to his death on the dry lakebed below. The driver and vehicle 
remained on the bridge. Texas DPS officers are leading the accident 
investigation. Ranger Greg Garetz is assisting. [CRO, AMIS, 10/23]

00-664 - Lake Mead NRA (NV/AZ) - Drug Arrest

On the morning of October 14th, rangers at Katherine Landing checked 
out a trespassing complaint at a vacation trailer site in the trailer 
village. They came upon a man who had been evicted from the trailer 
two weeks earlier at the owner's requests. He was arrested. Further 
investigation led to the discovery of signs that the trailer had been 
used to manufacture methamphetamine. Local narcotics officers were 
called in to help with the investigation and dismantle the lab. 
Further investigation indicated that the man was renting out the 
trailer to a known local drug dealer so he could manufacture drugs. 
Rangers and local officers gathered sufficient information to seek 
arrest warrants for several local drug dealers and determined the 
location of two more labs in the Bullhead City area. The investigation 
continues. [Ralph Patterson, DR, LAME, 10/19]

00-665 - Canaveral NS (FL) - Drug Seizure

On Friday, October 13th, a visitor reported that a suspicious package 
had washed up on the Playalinda Beach. The package was identified as a 
half-bale of marijuana, weighing about 30 pounds. A search of the 
entire seashore led to the discovery of three more complete bales, 
each weighing about 50 pounds. Another seven bales washed ashore on 
area beaches south of the park. The estimated value of all bales was 
placed at about $350,000. The Brevard County vice/narcotics unit and 
Customs are leading the investigation. [John Nichols, ADR, CANA, 
10/19]

00-666 - Amistad NRA (TX) - Drug Seizure

The Pecos subdistrict ranger was contacted by the Border Patrol on 
October 9th and asked to assist with the apprehension of a number of 
people involved in the smuggling of drugs across the border in a 
remote section of the park. A group of a dozen smugglers had crossed 
the Rio Grande on foot carrying processed marijuana. They were spotted 
on a private ranch just outside the park. They were approached while 
waiting for a vehicle to pick up their load near Highway 90; two were 
apprehended, a third was arrested early the next morning, and the 
other nine escaped. A total of 646 pounds of marijuana was seized. 
[CRO, AMIS, 10/16]

00-667 - Andersonville NHS (GA) - Suicide

Visitors reported a body lying on one of the earthworks near the 
prison on the afternoon of October 20th. Park staff responded and 
found the body of a 24-year-old man and a handgun nearby. A suicide 
note was found in his vehicle. Local sheriff's departments and the 
Georgia Bureau of Investigation also responded. [Fred Sanchez, Chief, 
I&RM, ANDE, 10/23]

CULTURAL/NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

No submissions.

INTERPRETATION AND VISITOR SERVICES

No submissions.

OPERATIONAL NOTES

No submissions.

MEMORANDA

No submissions.

INTERCHANGE

No submissions.

PARKS AND PEOPLE

Rosie the Riveter NM (CA) - CORRECTION: The deadline for applications 
for a detail or temporary position opportunity to serve as park 
manager of this recently created park is October 27th, not October 
17th as was reported in yesterday's Morning Report. Contact Mary 
Benard at 415-427-1342 for further information. 

Dry Tortugas NP (FL) - The park  is seeking a protection ranger 
interested in a challenging tropical island career opportunity at this 
diverse park, which includes Fort Jefferson, the park's cultural 
centerpiece, and 100 square miles of the finest coral reef habitat in 
North America. The park also provides the opportunity for snorkeling, 
sailing, kayaking, and scuba diving in a world class setting.  Because 
the Service also maintains off-site quarters in unique Key West, a 
great social life is very much part of the Dry Tortugas experience.  
Although a boating background is certainly desirable, the park is 
prepared to train the right person and give him or her solid 
fundamental ranger skills. If you're interested in a ranger position 
with a strong emphasis on boating, water-based SAR and EMS, consider 
applying. For more information, contact Paul Taylor at 877-472-0977 or 
via cc:Mail.

Lake Roosevelt NRA (WA) - The park is advertising for one to four 
GS-025-5/7/9 STF law enforcement ranger positions. The four 
announcements will close on November 10th. Announcement numbers are as 
follows: FW0008 - OPM announcement for the GS-5/7 levels; 
CCSO-00-61a - merit promotion announcement for the GS-5/7/9 levels; 
CCSO-00-61b - competitive GS-9 announcement; CCSO-00-61c - GS-5/7 
outstanding scholar announcement. The persons selected will be 
responsible for visitor protection, natural/cultural resource 
management, and visitor service functions. Primary duties include law 
enforcement, DARE, criminal investigations, boating and frontcountry 
patrols, search and rescue, EMS, wildland and structural fire 
suppression, and natural and cultural resource management. These 
rangers will work with local community members, concessioners, and 
Native American tribes and will supervise VIP's and seasonals. Special 
patrol emphases include resource protection and monitoring for 
encroachments and degradation of park resources. For more information 
on the area, duties and other matters, contact Daniel Mason at 
509-633-9441 x 123. 

Washington Office (DC) - The American Battlefield Protection Program 
(ABPP) has announced an opening for a professional, interdisciplinary 
position for an archaeologist (planner) or historian (planner). ABPP 
provides guidance, support and seed money for battlefield 
preservation, planning, interpretation, and education projects, and 
conducts research related to program needs (e.g., Civil War, 
Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Indian Wars). For more information 
about ABPP, visit their web site at www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/index.htm.
For the complete job announcement, including duties, responsibilities, 
and application procedures, see USAJobs. For further information, 
please contact Paul Hawke at 202-343-1005 or via cc:Mail.

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