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Lake
Mead National Recreation Area to
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Basic Visitor Services
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Boulder
City, NV – January 2019 / Newsmaker Alert / Lake
Mead National Recreation Area will resume routine custodial services
and trash pickup, using revenue generated by recreation fees.
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Park Service officials have determined that by using Federal Land and
Recreation Enhancement funds to immediately bring back park maintenance
crews, the park will be able to clean restrooms and remove trash for health
and safety.
Since
the shutdown of the federal government began in December due to the lapse
of appropriations, the park has remained as accessible as possible while
still following all applicable laws and procedures. Park roads, lookouts,
trails and launch ramps at Lake Mead National Recreation Area remain accessible
to visitors.
Some
lodging, restaurants and other services are available when provided by
concessioners or other entities. Reservations at park motels and RV parks
or for services such as raft or kayak tours should be confirmed by contacting
the service provider or visiting their websites.
“We
appreciate that our park partners have continued to provide first-rate
services, and we are grateful for the outpouring of support we have seen
from our community,” said Todd Suess, acting park superintendent.
While
basic visitor services have been restored, other services may be limited
or unavailable during the lapse in appropriations, including visitor centers,
ranger programs and special events. Visitors should visit the park website
at www.NPS.gov/lake while
planning their visit to get the latest information on accessibility and
available services.
For
updates on the shutdown, please visit www.DOI.gov/shutdown.
About
the National Park Service
More
than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 418 national
parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local
history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Visit us at
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Source
Release
No.: 2019-01
Contact:
702-283-2344
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