Daily Report - Yosemite National Park
Monday, January 30, 2012
WEATHER
Yosemite Valley
Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
El Portal
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday, January 30, 2012
WEATHER
Yosemite Valley
Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
El Portal
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Wawona
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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PARK AND PARTNER NEWS Badger Pass Snow Report - 1/30
Base Depth: 18”
Temperature: High 50 Low 32
Runs Groomed: Bruin, Eagle, Rabbit, Turtle, Red Fox, & Badger
Lifts Open: Turtle, Bruin, Eagle, Badger
Runs open: All except Beaver
Groomed XC trails: Fresh Tracks from Badger Pass to Bridalveil Campground on Monday morning, 1/30.
XC trail snow conditions: Good with some road showing.
Tubing Hill: No Tubing; need more snow. (E. Fraley - 1/30)
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Valley Visitor Center Bookstore Sale
The Yosemite Conservancy at the Valley Visitor Center Bookstore has a Shop Worn and Damaged Goods Sale. Discounts up to 75%. Discounts may not be combined. (E. Popken - 1/30)
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No Significant Impact for the Ahwahnee Comprehensive Rehabilitation Plan - news release
Scott Gediman 209-372-0248
Kari Cobb 209-372-0529
Yosemite National Park announces the signing of The Ahwahnee Comprehensive Rehabilitation Plan Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The FONSI records the decision of the National Park Service to adopt a long-term plan for the rehabilitation of The Ahwahnee (described as Alternative 3 in environmental assessment released for public review in July 2011). The FONSI, environmental assessment, and errata sheets are available at: http://parkplanning.nps.gov/AhwahneeRehab.
The Selected Action addresses code and standard deficiencies (e.g., fire, seismic, life-safety, health, accessibility) and rehabilitates historic features throughout the National Historic Landmark hotel and cottages. The Selected Action also improves operational and energy and water-use efficiencies to provide a sustainable level of service into the future for both overnight and daytime visitors. The park will implement the comprehensive rehabilitation plan in a long-term, phased approach as funding becomes available.
A public scoping period for The Ahwahnee Comprehensive Rehabilitation Plan occurred from August 13 through September 30, 2009. Targeted scoping to museums, historical societies and preservation groups also occurred in January 2010. Eight public scoping letters were received and considered by park staff.
The environmental assessment was released for public review on July 21, 2011, and the National Park Service accepted comments through August 23, 2011. Eight public comment letters were received. All comments on the EA were reviewed by park staff and were considered in the development of the FONSI and errata sheets.
Requests for hardcopies or CD-ROMs of the FONSI, available on a limited basis, can be submitted to: Superintendent, Yosemite National Park, Attn: Ahwahnee Comprehensive Rehabilitation Plan, P.O. Box 577, Yosemite, CA 95389; or fax (209) 379-1294; or email yose_planning@nps.gov. Hardcopies and CD-ROMs will also be available at the park’s monthly Open House on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, in the Yosemite Valley Auditorium from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (K. Cobb - 1/27)
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EMPLOYEE NEWS
Notice of Power Outage for NPS Valley Residential Area
Thursday, February 2 and if needed, Friday, February 3, 2012, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Utilities’ Electrical Operations will be replacing the electric meter at your residence. This outage is local and will take approximately 15 minutes at each residence. If you need to contact a person from Utilities with any special instructions or questions please contact: Diane (Pookie) Mansker, 209-379-1056. (K. Bablitch - 1/30)
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Thursday, February 2 and if needed, Friday, February 3, 2012, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Utilities’ Electrical Operations will be replacing the electric meter at your residence. This outage is local and will take approximately 15 minutes at each residence. If you need to contact a person from Utilities with any special instructions or questions please contact: Diane (Pookie) Mansker, 209-379-1056. (K. Bablitch - 1/30)
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ATR Refresher
Reminder, ATR training on Jan. 31. This refresher is worth 8 CLP's and will push you expiration date out a year. Please RSVP to Jody via e-mail. (P. Lendvay Humphrey - 1/27)
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New PWR FY12 IAP instructions on submissions
Effective immediately all new FY12 IAP submissions shall be created at the PWR SharePoint site. Please read attached document for specifics.
The link is: http://inpniscsfern1:8000/sites/PWR/pwrcontracting/SitePages/Home.aspx. Any questions please contact Tom Tobin @ 379-1040 or by email (T. Tobin - 1/27)
Reminder, ATR training on Jan. 31. This refresher is worth 8 CLP's and will push you expiration date out a year. Please RSVP to Jody via e-mail. (P. Lendvay Humphrey - 1/27)
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New PWR FY12 IAP instructions on submissions
Effective immediately all new FY12 IAP submissions shall be created at the PWR SharePoint site. Please read attached document for specifics.
The link is: http://inpniscsfern1:8000/sites/PWR/pwrcontracting/SitePages/Home.aspx. Any questions please contact Tom Tobin @ 379-1040 or by email (T. Tobin - 1/27)
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Fire Management to Resume Debris Pile Burning in El Portal and Foresta
Yosemite fire management may resume hand pile burning in El Portal and Foresta with help from the forecasted rain. Localized flames and smoke will be visible but impacts should be negligible and short lived. In an ongoing effort, park, state and private fire crews have created forest debris hand piles in and around the communities of Foresta and El Portal. These piles are being made to reduce biomass and create a 'defensible space' fuel break around Yosemite's vulnerable Wildland Urban Interface communities. Additionally, thinning, piling and burning can restore fire dependant ecosystems and set the stage for the progressive management of future natural or prescribed fires. Please contact Kelly Singer @ 372-0413 or Taro Pusina @ 375-9576 with any questions. (T. Pusina - 1/20)
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Village Store Closed
The Village Store will be closed for remodeling beginning Tuesday, January 17th and will reopen on Thursday, February 16th @ Noon. (1/18)
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UPDATE - Foresta Road Closure thru 2/29/12 - Slide Repair Between Rancheria and Old El Portal
The current road closure along Foresta Road will continue thru the end of February 2012. Due to the unseasonably dry weather crews made good progress on the upper (cut) slope stabilization and it is nearly complete, however the steep slopes required much of the work to occur with hand labor, so they were not able to make as much progress as planned. The remaining work includes the final seeding and mulching along the upper slope, then installation of a retaining wall along the lower (fill) slope, and then the final curb and pavement repairs. (M. Pieper - 1/6)
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ACTING DESIGNATIONS
Jack Hoeflich will be acting Valley District Ranger until further notice.
Andy Fristensky will be Acting Deputy Chief of Interpretive Operations until further notice. He may be reached at 372-0599. CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Fire Management to Resume Debris Pile Burning in El Portal and Foresta
Yosemite fire management may resume hand pile burning in El Portal and Foresta with help from the forecasted rain. Localized flames and smoke will be visible but impacts should be negligible and short lived. In an ongoing effort, park, state and private fire crews have created forest debris hand piles in and around the communities of Foresta and El Portal. These piles are being made to reduce biomass and create a 'defensible space' fuel break around Yosemite's vulnerable Wildland Urban Interface communities. Additionally, thinning, piling and burning can restore fire dependant ecosystems and set the stage for the progressive management of future natural or prescribed fires. Please contact Kelly Singer @ 372-0413 or Taro Pusina @ 375-9576 with any questions. (T. Pusina - 1/20)
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Village Store Closed
The Village Store will be closed for remodeling beginning Tuesday, January 17th and will reopen on Thursday, February 16th @ Noon. (1/18)
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UPDATE - Foresta Road Closure thru 2/29/12 - Slide Repair Between Rancheria and Old El Portal
The current road closure along Foresta Road will continue thru the end of February 2012. Due to the unseasonably dry weather crews made good progress on the upper (cut) slope stabilization and it is nearly complete, however the steep slopes required much of the work to occur with hand labor, so they were not able to make as much progress as planned. The remaining work includes the final seeding and mulching along the upper slope, then installation of a retaining wall along the lower (fill) slope, and then the final curb and pavement repairs. (M. Pieper - 1/6)
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ACTING DESIGNATIONS
Jack Hoeflich will be acting Valley District Ranger until further notice.
Jeffrey Trust will be Acting Yosemite Valley Field Interpretation Supervisor until further notice. He may be reached at 372-0307.
Ron Watson will be the Acting Supervisory Information Technology Specialist until further notice. He may be reached at 379-1074.
Brenna Lissoway (379-1283) is on a detail as the Park Archivist. 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
El Portal Travel Series
Don’t miss the next EPTS! The El Portal Travel Series features amazing slide presentations, Tuesday nights, 7:00pm, El Portal Community Hall. February 7 – Katie Wallace - “Go With the Flow: Walking the Length of the Merced River.” Ever wonder what happens to the Merced after it goes beyond the bend below Briceburg? Katie set out to hike every mile of the Merced River, from its source on Mt. Lyell, to its confluence with the San Joaquin River. Join her in adventures with hitchhiking and trespassing, the discovery of a body, fights with mosquitoes and poison oak, and one wildly scenic river. March 6 - Laura Nordaas - “Returning home to Japan: Relief Work after the Earthquake & Tsunami.” April 3 - Andres Esparza - “Cycling from Alaska to Vancouver.” (P. Amstutz - 1/30)
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For Rent
Beautiful 2 bedroom home, Jerseydale area. $500 per month. contact avtechpro1@gmail.com or call 1-209-966-3158. (E. Whittle - 1/30)
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Music at the River Rock
Burgers & Brew $5 with the music of Scot Little. Wednesday night Feb 1st, dinner starts at 5pm and music at 6pm. (Vickie - 1/30)
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El Portal Dining Job Opportunities
The River Restaurant & Lounge, Parkside Pizza, The Cedar House Restaurant and The Canyon Bar and Grill are looking for people interested in joining our team. We have been making many improvements to all locations and our goal is to provide a fun working environment, and to enrich the lives of our guests and our team members. We do this through providing superior quality food and beverages, legendary customer service, sales growth, cost controls and treating our team members with respect. We believe that our team members are our most important asset and our success depends upon creating and retaining a team capable of delivering an exceptional dining experience to every customer, every time. We have openings for all jobs and all shifts. Examples of positions include experienced cooks, shift managers, host/cashier, bussers, and bartenders. These positions may be full time or part time. All jobs are seasonal. This is a great opportunity for qualified individuals to make some seasonal money in a safe, productive, fun environment. If you are interested, you can contact the admin office below for an employment application.
El Portal Dining, Inc.
5065 Hwy 140, Suite G (above Coldwell Banker Real Estate)
P.O. Box 7
Mariposa, CA 95338
209-966-7888
209-966-7884 fax (R. Stapp - 1/30)
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Child Care Center Hiring
The Yosemite National Park Child Care Center (YNPCCC) is hiring teacher positions at the El Portal and Yosemite Valley centers. We are committed to providing the highest quality child care and preschool education to the children of Yosemite Valley and would love to have you as part of our team! Our benefits package includes annual leave and sick leave. Part time employees also accrue one free hour of child care for each hour worked. For further information please call Erin McCleary at (209) 372-4819 or email ynpchildcare@gmail.com. (L. Yu - 1/27)
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