Daily Report - Yosemite National Park
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
WEATHER
Yosemite Valley
Today: Sunny, with a high near 81.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 52.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
WEATHER
Yosemite Valley
Today: Sunny, with a high near 81.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 52.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
El Portal
Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 56.
Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Wawona
Today: Sunny, with a high near 85.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 47.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuolumne Meadows
Today: Sunny, with a high near 67.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
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HAPPENING TODAY
Mariposa Grove Road Work
Today the Wawona Raods crew is scheduled to repair a large pothole on the Mariposa Grove road close to the main grove parking lot. Work will begin at 6:00am and is expected to last until 4:30pm. One lane of the road will be closed at the work site with traffic controls in place for the other lane. (D. Dozier - 7/20)
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PARK AND PARK PARTNER NEWS
White Wolf Open
White Wolf Campground has opened for the season. (M. Carter - 7/26)
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Today the Wawona Raods crew is scheduled to repair a large pothole on the Mariposa Grove road close to the main grove parking lot. Work will begin at 6:00am and is expected to last until 4:30pm. One lane of the road will be closed at the work site with traffic controls in place for the other lane. (D. Dozier - 7/20)
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PARK AND PARK PARTNER NEWS
White Wolf Open
White Wolf Campground has opened for the season. (M. Carter - 7/26)
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Visitor Use GPS Study
The Visitor Use and Social Science Branch is conducting numerous studies in Wawona, Mariposa Grove, Tuolumne, and Yosemite Valley that utilize GPS units to collect visitor travel information. Visitors who receive these units are directed to return them to research staff or a drop box outlined for the investigation. In some cases, visitors may forget to return these units to those locations and end up dropping them off at visitor centers or entrance stations. If park staff receive this equipment, please either contact Bret Meldrum (bret_meldrum@nps.gov, 379-1216) or Todd Newburger (todd_newburger@nps.gov, 379-1434) or drop them in an interoffice envelope. Thank you for your assistance in making this study a success. (B. Meldrum - 7/25)
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Wawona Prescribed Fire Postponed Until Further Notice
Due to the strengthening high pressure weather system forecasted for next week and the potential for unfavorable smoke impacts, the Wawona Northwest prescribed fire scheduled for next week is postponed until further notice. Thank you for you continued support of Yosemite's fire management program. Please contact me for more information. (T. Pusina - 7/25)
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Tree Work on Northside Drive
Starting on Monday, July 25th Valley District Forestry crew will be working along the Valley Loop roads felling and removing hazardous trees and encroaching vegetation. Traffic control will be in effect with minor delays between 7:00am and 3:30pm. Work areas will include North and South Side Drives. Estimated completion date 8/10. (L. Castro - 7/25)
The Visitor Use and Social Science Branch is conducting numerous studies in Wawona, Mariposa Grove, Tuolumne, and Yosemite Valley that utilize GPS units to collect visitor travel information. Visitors who receive these units are directed to return them to research staff or a drop box outlined for the investigation. In some cases, visitors may forget to return these units to those locations and end up dropping them off at visitor centers or entrance stations. If park staff receive this equipment, please either contact Bret Meldrum (bret_meldrum@nps.gov, 379-1216) or Todd Newburger (todd_newburger@nps.gov, 379-1434) or drop them in an interoffice envelope. Thank you for your assistance in making this study a success. (B. Meldrum - 7/25)
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Wawona Prescribed Fire Postponed Until Further Notice
Due to the strengthening high pressure weather system forecasted for next week and the potential for unfavorable smoke impacts, the Wawona Northwest prescribed fire scheduled for next week is postponed until further notice. Thank you for you continued support of Yosemite's fire management program. Please contact me for more information. (T. Pusina - 7/25)
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Tree Work on Northside Drive
Starting on Monday, July 25th Valley District Forestry crew will be working along the Valley Loop roads felling and removing hazardous trees and encroaching vegetation. Traffic control will be in effect with minor delays between 7:00am and 3:30pm. Work areas will include North and South Side Drives. Estimated completion date 8/10. (L. Castro - 7/25)
Valley Loop Trail Resurfacing
The Valley Loop Trail will be closed during work hours (8:00am-5:00pm) Mon through Friday, from Church Bowl to Lower Yosemite Falls loop. Detour signs are in place. This is due to trail resurfacing project. Expect closure to remain in effect through 8/22. (R. Kish - 7/12)
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ACTING DESIGNATIONS
Jun Kinoshita is Acting Branch Chief for Anthropology Programs July 25 through 29. Jun can be reached at 379-1317.The Valley Loop Trail will be closed during work hours (8:00am-5:00pm) Mon through Friday, from Church Bowl to Lower Yosemite Falls loop. Detour signs are in place. This is due to trail resurfacing project. Expect closure to remain in effect through 8/22. (R. Kish - 7/12)
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ACTING DESIGNATIONS
Todd Newburger (209) 379-1434 will be Acting Branch Chief for Visitor Use and Social Science from Wednesday, July 27th to Friday July 29th.
Tom Tobin will be Acting Contracting Officer starting July 20 - July 27 while Jody Auerbach is on leave. Tom can be reached at 379-1040.
Shawn Lingo (379-1416) will be acting Branch Chief for History, Architecture & Landscapes (HAL) from Monday, July 18 thru Friday, July 29.
Lou Summerfield with be Acting Chief of Facilities Management from Monday, July 25 through Friday, July 29. He may be reached at 379-1075.
Brian Long will be acting Valley Utilities Supervisor while Chad Thomas is out of the park from 7/14/11 to 7/30/11.
Dale St. Vincent has been selected as the acting Administrative Officer until the AO position is permanently filled.
Jim Roche will be acting branch chief of Physical Sciences and Landscape Ecology through September 30th.
Charles Cuvelier is acting Deputy Superintendent for the month of July. Charles can be reached at 372-0211.
Jay Shields will be Acting Mather District Ranger until further notice.
Brenna Lissoway (379-1283) will be the Acting Park Archivist while Paul Rogers is on a detail as the Acting Regional Archivist (PWR). If you have need to access the Archives, or have archive related questions, you can call 379-1282 or 379-1104.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Thanks to Community Members
Thank you so much to all the fabulous off duty NPS, DNC and park partner employees who assisted with traffic control on the MVA at Ferguson yesterday! You acted quickly, found places to put the numerous cars that were blocking the road and got 2 park ambulances through the traffic when it was looking impossible. You were amazing! Many thanks from the El Portal Ambulance Crew! (R. Lund - 7/26)
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Local Artist Exhibition and Reception at the Bassett Memorial Library in Wawona in Yosemite National Park
Local artist Diane Detrick Bopp is scheduled for two "Evening with the Artist" receptions at the Wawona Bassett Memorial Library, 7 p.m. on July 28 and August 25, to talk about her works currently on exhibition at the library through August. Refreshments will be served; admission is free. (P. Sischo - 7/26)
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Sal's This Thursday
Come join Yosemite Employee Association this Thursday at the El Portal Community Hall for another night of Sal's Taco Wagon and the YEA bar. When you buy beer or wine from the YEA bar you are supporting your community. YEA bartenders also take out your trash and do the recycling. If you are not yet a YEA member, it only costs $10 to join and you will be helping the local community. Remember to drink responsibly and avoid a night in the John Muir Hotel. Designated drivers drink (soda) for free! (M. Dale - 7/26)
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6th Street Cinema
Located upstairs in the historic Old Masonic Lodge on 6th Street, in downtown Mariposa. Entrance is $7 per film for non-members; non-member students pay $5. Monthly membership is $12 allowing film entry for $3 each. More information is available on the website: www.sixthstreetcinema.org. This week: July 29th - 30th (Friday - Saturday) 7:30 p.m.: Trust. (T. Arfsten - 7/25)
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