August 12, 2009
LAKE MEAD DUI CHECKPOINTS AUG 15 AND 23
The National Park Service will be conducting sobriety
checkpoints in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area on the following
dates and locations:
August 12, 2009
FINAL SUMMER FEE-FREE WEEKEND AT LAKE MEAD AND LAKE MOHAVE
This weekend is the final of three fee-free weekends at
National Park Service units across the country.
August 11, 2009
DIVE OPERATIONS SUSPENDED IN SEARCH FOR CALIFORNIA MAN
The National Park Service has suspended dive
operations in the search for Gerardo Escobedo, 50, of Lawndale, Calif. who
drowned Sunday afternoon in Lake Mohave.
August 10, 2009
TOUR HELICOPTER MAKES SAFE EMERGENCY LANDING IN PARK
A tour helicopter from Maverick Helicopters, Inc. made an
emergency landing in Lake Mead National Recreation Area at about 5:40 p.m.
after striking a bird mid-flight.
August 09, 2009
CALIFORNIA MAN PRESUMED DROWNED IN LAKE MOHAVE
The National Park Service has suspended the search
for a missing 50-year-old Lawndale, Calif. man who is presumed drowned in
Lake Mohave.
August 08, 2009
RANGERS RESCUE 6 FROM LAKE MEAD
A Bakersfield, Calif. family is safe after being rescued from
Lake Mead.
August 07, 2009
MARINA OPERATORS UNSUNG HEROES ON THE LAKE
Yesterday's rescue of 6 people from the lake is just one
example of how private marina operators on Lake Mead serve the boating
community.
July 29, 2009
PRESERVE THE BEAUTY OF LAKE MEAD AND LAKE MOHAVE ADOPT A COVE
Lake Mead's 500 animal species need help from the community to
keep their home clean.
July 23, 2009
JULY 25 DUI CHECKPOINT CANCELED NEXT CHECKPOINT SCHEDULED FOR AUG 15
The DUI checkpoint scheduled for this weekend has been
cancelled.
July 23, 2009
SECOND SUMMER DUI CHECKPOINT SET FOR SATURDAY AT LAKE MEAD
Park rangers will be conducting a DUI checkpoint this Saturday,
July 25 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
July 17, 2009
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE CHRISTMAS TREE PASS
Christmas Tree Pass Road (Approved Road 20) will be
temporarily closed to all traffic from Monday, July 20 through Wednesday,
July 23 for road repairs.
July 13, 2009
NPS SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED WASTEWATER TREATMENT UPGRADES
The National Park Service is seeking public comment on the
proposed upgrade of wastewater treatment facilities within the Callville
Bay developed area in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
July 13, 2009
LAKE MEAD AND LAKE MOHAVE FEE-FREE THIS WEEKEND
This weekend is the second of three fee-free weekends at
National Park Service units across the country.
July 13, 2009
NEVADA TELEPHONE COVE ROAD TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR REPAIRS
The National Park Service has temporarily closed Nevada
Telephone Cove Road (Approved Road 9) from state route 163 to Nevada
Telephone Cove on Lake Mohave in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
July 07, 2009
DUI CHECKPOINT SET FOR SATURDAY AT LAKE MEAD
Park rangers will be conducting a DUI checkpoint this Saturday,
July 11 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
July 02, 2009
COME TO LAKE MEAD JULY 4 WEEKEND TO COOL OFF, BUT LEAVE YOUR GLASS,
The National Park Services is expecting Lake Mead National
Recreation Area to be busy over the 4th of July holiday.
June 25, 2009
CALIFORNIA MAN PRESUMED DROWNED IN LAKE MEAD
National Park Service rangers suspended the search at about
7:30 p.m. Thursday for a 48-year-old California man who is presumed
drowned.
June 22, 2009
HIKERS NEEDED FOR LAKE MEAD TRAIL TRACKER PROGRAM
The National Park Service is looking for hiking enthusiasts
interested in taking a lead role in protecting trails and monitoring
wildlife and plants in Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
June 09, 2009
NPS RELEASES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR PROPOSED WATER TREATMENT
The National Park Service has released the environmental
assessment for the proposed construction of two new water treatment
facilities at Cottonwood Cove, Nev. and Temple Bar, Ariz. developed areas
in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
June 08, 2009
LAB RESULTS IDENTIFY PRIMARY CAUSE OF LAKE MOHAVE CARP DIE-OFF
Laboratory results received by the Arizona Game and Fish Department report that the Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) is the probable cause of the Lake Mohave carp die-off. The virus doesn't pose a human health hazard.
June 04, 2009
NEW AND EXPERIENCED ANGLERS INVITED TO FREE FISHING DAY EVENT AT LAKE MEAD JUNE 13
The registration for this event will be begin at 7:30 a.m. and the instruction will take place from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information about this event, please call the Alan Bible Visitor Center at 702-293-8990.
June 03, 2009
BODY OF MAN DROWNED ON MEMORIAL DAY RECOVERED FROM LAKE MOHAVE
BODY OF MAN DROWNED ON MEMORIAL DAY RECOVERED FROM LAKE MOHAVE
June 01, 2009
FEE-FREE FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND AT LAKE MEAD
Park rangers at Lake Mead National Recreation Area are inviting
everyone to take advantage of this summer's first fee-free weekend on
Father's Day weekend, June 20-21.
May 28, 2009
RANGERS RESCUE TWO LAS VEGAS RESIDENTS FROM LAKE MEAD2
RANGERS RESCUE TWO LAS VEGAS RESIDENTS FROM LAKE MEAD
May 27, 2009
SEARCH FOR MISSING MAN ON LAKE MOHAVE CONTINUES
The National Park Service has suspended dive
operations in the search for the body of John Silva the 42-year-old El
Monte resident that went missing on Monday.
May 27, 2009
RANGERS RESCUE TWO LAS VEGAS RESIDENTS FROM LAKE MEAD
RANGERS RESCUE TWO LAS VEGAS RESIDENTS FROM LAKE MEAD
May 27, 2009
National Parks - The Place to be for Family Fun this Summer
National Parks - The Place to be for Family Fun this Summer
May 27, 2009
local notice to mariners-chart correction
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS - CHART CORRECTION
May 27, 2009
BOATING ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO PROVIDE MEDIA RIDE-ALONGS, LIFE JACKET FASHION SHOW
MEDIA ADVISORY: BOATING ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO PROVIDE MEDIA RIDE-ALONGS, LIFE JACKET FASHION SHOW
May 27, 2009
Scheduled Marina Closure at Temple Bar May 13-20
SCHEDULED MARINA CLOSURE AT TEMPLE BAR MAY 13-20
May 25, 2009
TWO DIE ON LAKE MOHAVE OVER HOLIDAY WEEKEND
The National Park Service suspended the search for John Silva, age 42, of El Monte, Calif.
May 21, 2009
DEAD CARP WASH UP ON LAKE MOHAVE BEACHES
The National Park Service is advising Memorial Day visitors to Lake Mohave to expect an unpleasant odor and to see dead carp on beaches.
May 01, 2009
NPS TO BEGIN BILLING FOR AMBULANCE TRANSPORTS AT LAKE MEAD
This summer season Lake Mead National Recreation Area will
begin billing for transporting patients in National Park Service
ambulances.
October 27, 2008
GREEN AND BLUE: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND US COAST GUARD AUXILIARY JOIN
Volunteers of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary have been
assisting boaters on Lakes Mead and Mohave for decades.
