Trump Sent Park Rangers to the Border, NPS Chief Said He Had Not Been Briefed on Details
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Susan Sargent | December 5, 2019
“The nation’s top national parks official said Wednesday he was in the dark about President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to use national parks rangers to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border. National Park Service Deputy Director David Vela, who has served as acting director ...
Plan to Put Wi-Fi in Historic Park Buildings Criticized
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Susan Sargent |
“JACKSON — When Yellowstone wrapped up its telecommunications plan a decade ago, the park specifically designated historic buildings like the Old Faithful Lodge and Lake Hotel cabins as places that wouldn’t be modernized with Wi-Fi technology. Knowing those commitments, National ...
Missoula Group Among Those Filing Lawsuit Over E-Bikes in National Parks
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Susan Sargent |
“Five groups filed a federal court lawsuit Wednesday seeking to restore the ban on electric bikes in national parks. Led by the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, the lawsuit alleges the National Park Service order violated its own regulations when it failed to first ...
Understanding Your Environmental Responsibilities
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Susan Sargent | December 4, 2019
“Management of environmental program elements has increasingly become a major focus for safety professionals over the past few decades. Many companies once had separate environmental departments; however, as companies streamline and re-engineer their professional support staff, there ...
Park, PEER Tussle over Wi-Fi in Historic Buildings
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Susan Sargent |
“When Yellowstone wrapped up its telecommunications plan a decade ago, the park specifically designated historic buildings like the Old Faithful Lodge and Lake Hotel cabins as places that wouldn’t be modernized with Wi-Fi technology. Knowing those commitments, National Park Service ...