NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
MORNING REPORT
Monday, November 4, 2013
INCIDENTS
Denali NP&P
Massive Landslide Closes Park Road
On Wednesday, October 23rd, park staff discovered a massive landslide blocking the Denali Park Road at approximately Mile 37. This site is west of Tattler Creek, on the section of road going up to Sable Pass.
The slide, which consists of an estimated 30,000 yards of rock and soil, covers approximately 200 feet of the road in depths of up to 35 feet. The material was released from a point 500 feet above the road and flowed south below the road. It did not reach Igloo Creek.
Park staff, including the park geologist, made a thorough assessment of the slide, and a road crew began clearing it away shortly thereafter. Crews are working seven days a week in order to accomplish as much as possible while the unseasonably mild weather conditions last. Work will continue in the spring as needed.
The Denali Park Road is currently open to Mile 30 (Teklanika Rest Area). The Murie Science and Learning Center is open daily from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm for park information and backcountry permits. Additional park information can be obtained by calling 907-683-9532 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Stay connected with "DenaliNPS" on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, and iTunes - links to these social media sites are available at HYPERLINK "http://www.nps.gov/dena" www.nps.gov/dena .
[Kris Fister, Public Affairs Officer]
OTHER NEWS
The following stories are among those in today's InsideNPS. To see the full text, NPS employees should go to the InsideNPS home page ( HYPERLINK "http://inside.nps.gov/index.cfm?handler=index" http://inside.nps.gov/index.cfm?handler=index). Non-NPS employees can see most of them on the Morning Report web page ( HYPERLINK "http://www.nps.gov/morningreport/" http://www.nps.gov/morningreport/):
Office of Communications - Director Jarvis has named Christina Goldfuss the Service's deputy director for Congressional and external relations. As deputy director, her duties will include coordinating with members of Congress and leading the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs and the Office of International Affairs.
Law Enforcement, Security and Emergency Services - Nominations are being sought for upcoming sessions of the FBI National Academy. Particulars are provided on how to apply. Submissions are due by December 2nd.
Nez Perce NHP - Employing a National Park Foundation "Ticket to Ride" grant, park staff have introduced 34 inmates from the Idaho Juvenile Corrections Center to the National Park Service, the National Park areas in Idaho, and Nez Perce National Historic Park.
Northeast Region - The National Park Service Velo Rangers Bicycle Team participated in the MS 150 City to Shore ride to help raise awareness and money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society during the last week of September.
Office of Legislative and Congressional Affairs - This week's update on past and upcoming hearings, newly introduced bills, and the status of legislation of interest to the National Park Service. This report covers activities in Congress for the week ending November 1st.
Crater Lake NP - Roy Allen, retired chief ranger with the National Park Service, passed away on May 15th in Loveland, Colorado. Among other assignments, he served at Sequoia-Kings Canyon, Yosemite, Big Bend and Crater Lake.
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The Morning Report is produced by the Office of Communications with the support of the Office of the Associate Director for Information Resources. Edited by Bill Halainen ( HYPERLINK "mailto:Bill_Halainen@contractor.nps.gov" Bill_Halainen@contractor.nps.gov).
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