Drought could mean fire restrictions at Sequoia National Park
KFSN-TV Precipitation levels are only 50 percent of what they should be at Sequoia National Park. If the grounds become parched, no wood or charcoal fires would be allowed in picnic and camping areas. If conditions worsen, all open flames would be banned. |
Could giant Sequoias be 8th wonder of the world? – USA TODAY
Could giant Sequoias be 8th wonder of the world?
USA TODAY In addition to the Sequoias, submissions range from Canada's Banff National Park and the Breckenridge Distillery in Colorado — the highest distillery in the world — to the "World's Littlest Skyscraper" in Wichita Falls, Texas. "There's really no … Are giant sequoias a wonder of the world? Giant Sequoias: The 8th wonder of the world? |
Yosemite: Sequoia grove could get facelift – Union Democrat
Yosemite: Sequoia grove could get facelift
Union Democrat Yosemite National Park's largest giant-sequoia grove will see some scaling back if recommendations in a new plan are approved. Park officials said the public has a chance to comment on the proposal for managing the Mariposa Grove in the southern end of … |
Kern’s military bases, education could feel impact of ‘sequester’ – Bakersfield Californian
Kern's military bases, education could feel impact of 'sequester'
Bakersfield Californian Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Death Valley and Yosemite national parks expect to take up to a $ 2.7 million blow, according to an internal memo obtained by the Coalition of National Park Service Retirees. The group predicted the sequester would cost national … |
New Details Show Sequester Could Make Big Cuts To National Parks – Huffington Post
New Details Show Sequester Could Make Big Cuts To National Parks
Huffington Post These are some new details that have emerged this week of how the National Parks Service would implement a 5.1 percent across-the-board reduction if Congress does not avert $ 85 billion in spending cuts across the federal government. Read the whole … |