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Abandoned Oil Wells Plugged At Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area

A half-dozen abandoned oil and gas wells recently were plugged at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, with crews also removing rusted wellhead equipment.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - July 25th, 2025

Dragon Bravo Fire Grows By More Than 6,000 Acres

Dry, windy weather continued Thursday to vex firefighters on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, where the Dragon Bravo fire that destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge grew by more than 6,000 acres in the past 24 hours.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 24th, 2025

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Warns Of Low Lake Powell Water Levels

Water levels in Lake Powell are 29 feet lower than at this same time last year and are expected to continue to drop.

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By Jan Childs - July 24th, 2025

Parks Brace For Hurricane Season While Still Recovering From Past Storms

As the peak of hurricane season crawls closer, several national parks across the Southeast are still recovering from previous storms – and hoping this year gives them a break.

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July 24th, 2025

Wolf’s Death In Rocky Mountain National Park Attributed To Mountain Lion

A gray wolf found dead in Rocky Mountain National Park in April died from injuries attributed to a mountain lion.

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By Compiled from NPS releases. - July 23rd, 2025

Invasive Quagga Mussels Discovered On Boat At Grand Teton National Park

Invasive quagga mussels were recently found on a boat entering Grand Teton National Park.

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By Jan Childs - July 23rd, 2025

National Park Service Staff Cautious In Reporting Interpretive Materials At Odds With Trump Administration

Should the National Park Service be discussing climate-change impacts or the fact that George Washington enslaved more than 100 fellow humans?

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 22nd, 2025

NPCA President And CEO Theresa Pierno To Retire At Year-End

Theresa Pierno, president and CEO of the National Parks Conservation Association, will retire from the organization at year-end.

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By NPT Staff - July 22nd, 2025

Group Works To Archive National Parks Signs Before They Disappear

Save Our Signs is collecting photos of interpretive signs and displays in national parks to preserve a record in case they disappear.

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July 22nd, 2025

UPDATE | NPS Seasonal Job Applicants Asked Views On Constitution, Executive Orders

Applicants for seasonal positions at Everglades National Park in Florida are being asked to explain how their commitment to the U.S. Constitution "inspired" them to apply for the job, and how they would "help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities."

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July 22nd, 2025

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