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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MORNING REPORT Monday, March 12, 2007 =============================================================================================================== INCIDENTS No new incident reports. OTHER NEWS The following stories can be read on either the InsideNPS web site (if you are within the National Park Service) or at the InsideNPS public ‘news digest' site (if you are outside of the NPS). The web sites appear below: National Mall and Memorial Parks - The NPS cherry blossom forecast is out. The bloom is expected between April 1st and 7th. DSC - DSC has updated and revised the construction management process found on Workflows WebPages, which provide concise guidance for project teams, architect/engineering firms, and construction management companies working on National Park Service projects. Jefferson National Expansion - From March 3rd to March 6th, the park hosted a major event commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Dred Scott decision. Death Valley NP - On Saturday, February 24th, the park hosted a fire open house. It was an opportunity for park residents and visitors to learn about hazard fuel reduction, fire mitigation and defensible space. Haleakala NP - Chief of maintenance Frank Baublits has announced his retirement following 27 years of service to the national parks and the American people. Navajo NM - Nancy Skinner, a 20-year employee of the federal government, has been named superintendent of Navajo National Monument, effective March 18th. For more information, go to InsideNPS ( HYPERLINK "http://inside.nps.gov/" http://inside.nps.gov/) or NPS Digest ( HYPERLINK "http://home.nps.gov/applications/digest/" http://home.nps.gov/applications/digest/). * * * * * Prepared by the Division of Law Enforcement, Security and Emergency Services, Washington Office, with the cooperation and support of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Edited by Bill Halainen ( Bill_Halainen@nps.gov, 570-426-2430). --- ### --- |