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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MORNING REPORT To: All National Park Service Areas and Offices From: Division of Ranger Activities, Washington Office Day/Date: Friday, December 14, 2001 *** NOTICE *** There was no Morning Report on Thursday, December 13th, but it will otherwise continue to come out on a daily basis from Monday through Friday. Despite the current Internet shutdown, the Morning Report can still be read by NPS employees via the Intranet at the NPS web site (http://www.nps.gov/morningreport). It will also soon be available on a Lotus Notes discussion database. INCIDENTS 01-639 - Organ Pipe Cactus NM (AZ) - Border Incidents Over the course of several days earlier this month, the park participated in a multi-agency counter-narcotics operation that led to six arrests, the seizure of almost 900 pounds of marijuana, and the apprehension more than 20 illegal aliens. During one incident, a ranger acting as an observer on an Arizona National Guard flight helped a Border Patrol agent seize over 400 pounds of narcotics. In another incident, three rangers tracked a group of suspected narcotics smugglers for more than twelve miles, then called in assistance from personnel on Customs and National Guard helicopters. Six smugglers were arrested; 479 pounds of marijuana were seized. [CRO, ORPI, 12/5] PARKS AND PEOPLE Montezuma Castle NM/Tuzigoot NM (AZ) - Superintendent Glen Henderson will retire on January 3rd after 41 years of government service - 40 with the NPS. Glen and his wife Carolyn plan to continue living in the Verde Valley and look forward to building a new summer home and other adventures. If you'd like to send Glen a card or congratulatory note, please send it to him at Montezuma Castle/Tuzigoot National Monuments, PO Box 219, Camp Verde, AZ 86322. [Steve Sandell, CR, MOCA/TUZI] WASO Office of International Affairs (DC) - The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Bhutan National Parks are seeking one or two experienced park interpreters to serve as volunteers to assist with interpretive planning in Bhutan. The parks of Bumdeling, Thrumsingla, Black Mountain, Jigme Dorji and Manas need individuals who can spend two to three months on site to help design interpretive materials, including the development of text and displays using photographs and paintings. These parks are some of the best reserves in Asia, with wildlife corridors planned for conserving wildlife even outside their protected areas. WWF's Bhutan office will pay for local expenses, such as in-country travel, accommodations and food, but will not offer a salary. They may also cover round-trip economy airfare if necessary. The assignment can begin as early as January 2002 and will be based on the experience of the person and visa approval from the government of Bhutan. WWF prefers one or more people who have been involved in park interpretation, visitor information design, and preparation of displays. No Bhutanese language skills required (English is the principle second language). The volunteers will work with local artists and park staff to collect information and prepare display materials on site. For more information on the available positions, parks and/or Bhutan, please contact Mingma Sherpa of the WWF via phone (202-822-3453), fax (202-223-6979), or email (sherpa@wwfus.org). [Dave Krewson, OIA/WASO] * * * * * Prepared by the Division of Ranger Activities, WASO, with the cooperation and support of Delaware Water Gap NRA. --- ### --- |