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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.

April 24, 2009
Lake Mead News Clips for April 24
Lake Mead News Clips for April 24

April 23, 2009
NPS AND LAKE MEAD ATTRACTIONS ADJUST TO REDUCED LAKE LEVELS
NPS AND LAKE MEAD ATTRACTIONS ADJUST TO REDUCED LAKE LEVELS

April 23, 2009
SCHEDULE MARINA CLOSURES
SCHEDULE MARINA CLOSURES

April 23, 2009
RECOVERY ACT PROJECTS FOR LAKE MEAD NRA
RECOVERY ACT PROJECTS FOR LAKE MEAD NRA

April 23, 2009
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO BEGIN $20 MILLION WILLOW BEACH PROJECT
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO BEGIN $20 MILLION WILLOW BEACH PROJECT

April 15, 2009
BACKCOUNTRY ROAD CLOSURES EXTENDED FOR NINE MILE COVE AND NELLIS COVE AREAS
BACKCOUNTRY ROAD CLOSURES EXTENDED FOR NINE MILE COVE AND NELLIS COVE AREAS

April 15, 2009
LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA TO CELEBRATE JUNIOR RANGER DAY AND NATIONAL PARK WEEK
LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA TO CELEBRATE JUNIOR RANGER DAY AND NATIONAL PARK WEEK

April 10, 2009
Lake Mead News Clips for Apr 6
Lake Mead News Clips for Apr. 6

April 10, 2009
LAKE MOHAVE ROAD CLOSURES
LAKE MOHAVE ROAD CLOSURES

April 10, 2009
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT TO CAUSE DELAYS ON CABINSITE ROAD NEAR KATHERINE LANDING
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT TO CAUSE DELAYS ON CABINSITE ROAD NEAR KATHERINE LANDING

April 10, 2009
Flowers of the Lake Mead Region
Flowers of the Lake Mead Region

April 02, 2009
FOREVER HOUSEBOATS OFFER FAMILIES A UNIQUE VACATION
FOREVER HOUSEBOATS OFFER FAMILIES A UNIQUE VACATION

April 02, 2009
APRIL FISHING REPORT
APRIL FISHING REPORT

April 02, 2009
LAKE MOHAVE ACCESS ROAD CLOSURES FROM APR 2-9
LAKE MOHAVE ACCESS ROAD CLOSURES FROM APR 2-9

March 26, 2009
BAILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO MAKE SHORT FILMS ABOUT LAKE MEAD
BAILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO MAKE SHORT FILMS ABOUT LAKE MEAD

March 26, 2009
KATHERINE LANDING FISH CLEANER NOW OPEN
KATHERINE LANDING FISH CLEANER NOW OPEN

March 19, 2009
FISHING REPORT
Fishing Report

March 04, 2009
Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge Now Open To The Public
MOAPA, NV… The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today, the Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge will be open to the public

February 11, 2009
ST. THOMAS ROAD CLOSED
St. Thomas Road Closed

February 05, 2009
LAKE MEAD PROVES POPULAR DURING ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
LAS VEGAS - The National Park Service has reported visitation to Lake Mead National Recreation Area

February 03, 2009
NPS seeks public comment on proposed water treatment facilities
NPS seeks public comment on proposed water treatment facilities.

February 03, 2009
Katherine Landing fish cleaner out of service
Katherine Landing fish cleaner out of service.

January 21, 2009
Temporary closure- Government Wash
Temporary closure- Government Wash

January 12, 2009
Boaters identified in Lake Mohave deaths
Boaters identified in Lake Mohave deaths

January 12, 2009
Second body found of Lake Mohave
Second body found on Lake Mohave

January 12, 2009
One body recovered, search continues for other Pahrump man missing on Lake Mohave
One body recovered, search continues for other Pahrump man missing on Lake Mohave

January 12, 2009
Two men missing on Lake Mohave, search suspended for the evening
Two men missing on Lake Mohave, search suspended for the evening

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.

Lake Mead Exotic Plant Management Team  

Did You Know?
In order to manage invasive plants on park lands, 16 Exotic Plant Management Teams (EPMT's) have been deployed throughout the country. The teams are a new weapon to combat exotic plants. The first test of the EPMT concept was made in 1996 at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
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Last Updated: June 01, 2009 at 18:39 EST