Grand Canyon National Park is eliminating the in-park sale of water packaged in individual disposable containers within 30 days under a plan approved today by National Park Service (NPS) Intermountain Regional (IMR) Director John Wessels. Free water stations are available throughout the park to allow visitors to fill reusable water bottles. The park’s plan calls for the elimination of the sale of water packaged in individual disposable containers of less than one gallon, including … [Read more...] about Sale of Plastic Water Bottles Banned in Canyon
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New Grand Canyon Superintendent Hired
Intermountain Regional Director John Wessels today announced that Mount Rainier Superintendent David Uberuaga has been named Superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park. Uberuaga will begin his duties in mid-July. “I am extremely pleased that we have someone of Dave’s character, experience and ability at Grand Canyon National Park,” Wessels said. “He has all the skills necessary to take on the many complex issues that are part of managing a park the size and stature of Grand … [Read more...] about New Grand Canyon Superintendent Hired