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Join agency partners in “Working toward Resilience” site enhancement project as California condors regain strength in recovery

Pam Wanner3 years ago5 mins

VERMILION CLIFFS, Arizona – To support California condors, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Vermillion Cliffs National Monument is sponsoring a Public Lands Day service project to improve the California condor (condor) viewing site. Due to the effects of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza on the Arizona/Utah condor flock, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, The Peregrine Fund, Bureau of Land Management, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, and other Southwest Working Group condor partners, have determined, for the health of the condors, not to hold the annual release. Instead, the BLM and partners will host a site improvement project, Saturday, September 23, at 9…

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Health Dept responds to TB case in BHC

Ron Martin3 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) is currently responding to an identified case of active tuberculosis (TB) in one individual previously on the campus of the Diamondback Elementary School in Bullhead City. The school has identified 400+ individuals who were potentially exposed. MCDPH, in collaboration with the Bullhead City School District (BCSD) and school administrators, is taking all necessary steps to promptly respond and protect the well-being of students, staff, and their families. Upon notification of the active TB case on August 1, an investigation was immediately initiated. BCSD has issued a press release and is corresponding…

Lake Mead NRA officials announce reopening of the park

Ron Martin3 years ago1 mins

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials are reopening the park Tuesday after closing on August 19 as a safety precaution in anticipation of the arrival of Tropical Storm Hilary. “Thankfully, there were no injuries and facilities received minimal damage in the wake of this storm,” said Acting Superintendent Mike Gauthier. “We are pleased to announce we are open for business again.” Most facilities and services are fully operational. The exceptions are the concessioner-operated Las Vegas Boat Harbor, which was severely damaged in an August 18 monsoon, and the Callville Bay Marina, which is currently without power. There is also currently…

Lake Mead NRA officials announce reopening of the park

Ron Martin3 years ago1 mins

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials are reopening the park Tuesday after closing on August 19 as a safety precaution in anticipation of the arrival of Tropical Storm Hilary. “Thankfully, there were no injuries and facilities received minimal damage in the wake of this storm,” said Acting Superintendent Mike Gauthier. “We are pleased to announce we are open for business again.” Most facilities and services are fully operational. The exceptions are the concessioner-operated Las Vegas Boat Harbor, which was severely damaged in an August 18 monsoon, and the Callville Bay Marina, which is currently without power. There is also currently…

Dam operations altered due to rain

Ron Martin3 years ago2 mins

Due to recent rain storms and in anticipation of additional storms in southern California and Arizona, the Bureau of Reclamation is reducing water releases from Davis and Parker dams on the lower Colorado River. The reduced releases at both dams is expected to continue possibly through Wednesday, Aug. 23. At Parker Dam, north of Parker, Arizona, hourly releases have been reduced to approximately 1,800 cubic feet per second (cfs). Hourly releases at Davis Dam, north of Laughlin, Nevada, will be reduced to approximately 2,300 cfs beginning tonight at 11 p.m. MST and may fluctuate between 2,300 cfs and 3,900 cfs…

Dam operations altered due to rain

Ron Martin3 years ago2 years ago2 mins

Due to recent rain storms and in anticipation of additional storms in southern California and Arizona, the Bureau of Reclamation is reducing water releases from Davis and Parker dams on the lower Colorado River. The reduced releases at both dams is expected to continue possibly through Wednesday, Aug. 23. At Parker Dam, north of Parker, Arizona, hourly releases have been reduced to approximately 1,800 cubic feet per second (cfs). Hourly releases at Davis Dam, north of Laughlin, Nevada, will be reduced to approximately 2,300 cfs beginning tonight at 11 p.m. MST and may fluctuate between 2,300 cfs and 3,900 cfs…

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Join agency partners in “Working toward Resilience” site enhancement project as California condors regain strength in recovery

Health Dept responds to TB case in BHC

Lake Mead NRA officials announce reopening of the park

Lake Mead NRA officials announce reopening of the park

Dam operations altered due to rain

Dam operations altered due to rain

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