Denali Citizens Council - Part 18

Wilderness/Backcountry

August 25, 2014 Charlie

Come attend Wilderness50th events in Denali as Autumn Begins

2014 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act and the communities around Denali are celebrating this landmark legislation. The

Gateway Communities Land/Habitat Protection Resource & Industrial Development Wildlife

August 18, 2014 Nancy

DCC asks for important corrections and clarifications in Gas Exploration Plan

In 2011, Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc. received a license to explore for gas on more than 200,000 acres, completely surrounding the

Gateway Communities Land/Habitat Protection Resource & Industrial Development Wilderness/Backcountry Wildlife

August 14, 2014 Nancy

DCC opposes borehole drilling in Yanert Valley

As our readers know, DCC has been actively concerned about proposals for gas line development in the Denali Borough from

Denali Park Road/Frontcountry

August 8, 2014 Charlie

DCC Submits Comments For NPS Scoping on Turnout on Government Hill

Amidst getting the Wildlife Management Forum together, DCC was able to submit comments to Denali National Park and Preserve regarding

Denali Vehicle Management Plan Land/Habitat Protection Resource & Industrial Development Wilderness/Backcountry Wildlife

August 7, 2014 Nancy

DCC News – Summer 2014 issue is now on line

Our summer newsletter welcomes new DCC officers and issues. Read it at the link below. DCC Summer 2014 NL

Denali Park Road/Frontcountry

July 11, 2014 Charlie

National Park Service Seeking Input on Scenic Overlook Pullout on Government Hill

Denali National Park and Preserve is seeking input on the construction of a new pullout at mile 2.5 of the

July 11, 2014 Charlie

Denali National Park Research Provides New Insight Into Wolf Population Dynamics

Following is text of the NPS Press Release regarding new research findings on Denali’s wolves. One of the authors of

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Denali Citizens Council

7 days ago

More bad news from NPS, with lots of senior leadership vacancies that will not be filled including Alaska Regional Director. Note that among those who seem to have left was Deputy Director Lena McDowell, whose name was on the emails terminating many provisional employees. ... See MoreSee Less

UPDATE | National Park Service Has Leadership Vacuum

www.nationalparkstraveler.org

Roughly a third of the National Park Service's senior leadership positions are vacant, and the Interior Department reportedly has told the agency it will not be able to fill them.

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Denali Citizens Council

2 weeks ago

In ongoing coverage of the havoc layoffs are wreaking on parks and their employees, National Parks Traveler featured Denali's own Mitch Flanigan in an article today. ... See MoreSee Less

Park Employees Lose Jobs Despite Excellent Performance Reviews

www.nationalparkstraveler.org

On the cusp of careers envisioned to last decades, fired National Park Service employees are left wondering about what might have been.

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Denali Citizens Council

2 weeks ago

NPR did a story over the weekend centered around two Lake Clark employees caught up in the firing of probationary federal workers who have joined a lawsuit against the administration's action. Their plight highlights the many facets of unfairness, dishonesty, and disregard for consequences that are emblematic of this entire policy. ... See MoreSee Less

These National Park workers say a Trump agency fired them illegally. A judge agrees

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Eileen and James Kramer were fired from their jobs at Lake Clark National Park in Alaska, even though they both recently received promotions. A judge has found the administration's firings illegal.

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Denali Citizens Council

3 weeks ago

Here is a concrete example of services lost thanks to the arbitrary firing of random NPS staff: Denali Education Center won't be able to host their backcountry youth programs this summer. See the full announcement here: www.denali.org/wp-content/uploads/DEC-NPS-Partner-Youth-Camps-Cancellation-Press-Release-2-27-202... ... See MoreSee Less

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Denali Citizens Council

3 weeks ago

Erica Watson continues to explore DCC's role in the Denali community and the possibilities for growing the organization to meet new challenges. Check out her most recent article on the DCC website, link in the comments. ... See MoreSee Less

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Prescribed Burn of Slash Piles Scheduled for March 3 – May 1, 2025
February 28, 2025
Denali National Park and Preserve plans to conduct prescribed burning of slash piles around the park entrance area between March 3 and May 1, 2025, […]
Denali to Open Park Road to Mountain Vista on Saturday, February 15, 2025
February 13, 2025
Effective Saturday, February 15, 2025, the superintendent has authorized opening the Denali Park Road to the Mountain Vista Rest Area (mile 12) for travel by […]
Denali Opens Portions of 1980 Park Additions to Snowmobile for Traditional Activities
January 17, 2025
The Superintendent of Denali National Park and Preserve has determined that there is adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in all […]
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Fund Ghiglione Bridge Replacement
November 1, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced nearly $14 million of Bipartisan Infrastructure law funding to replace the Ghiglione Bridge, a […]
Prescribed Burn of Slash Piles Scheduled for October 15 – December 1, 2024
October 15, 2024
Denali National Park & Preserve plans to conduct prescribed burning of slash piles in the vicinity of the Denali Post Office, Headquarters, Park Housing and […]