Late last week, the five probationary employees who had been terminated on Valentine’s Day at Great Basin National Park were invited to be reinstated. A judge ruled that the termination of Department of Interior probationary employees by the Office of Personnel Management was illegal. Hiring the employees back at Great Basin National Park is incredibly helpful for the Park … [Read more...] about Good news for Great Basin National Park – But is it only temporary?
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FOIA: Cedar City Pipeline and Water Grab rearing its ugly head near Great Basin National Park
By GBWNNew email records between federal officials and contractors for the Central Iron County Water District show that there are major plans in the works to re-start the water-stealing Cedar City Pipeline and Water Grab. The 343 pages of documents reveal pre-decisional chatter between federal officials and surrogates for the water district about getting the project across the … [Read more...] about FOIA: Cedar City Pipeline and Water Grab rearing its ugly head near Great Basin National Park
Great Basin National Park loses 20 percent of staff;A threat to the Park visitor experience and Rural Nevada Economy
On Valentine’s Day, Great Basin National Park experienced a significant workforce loss, with five of its 26 permanent rangers—20% of its staff—terminated. This comes at a critical time, as the Park already had eight unfilled permanent positions and was preparing to hire seasonal employees to accommodate peak summer visitation.In the past two decades, visitation to Great Basin … [Read more...] about Great Basin National Park loses 20 percent of staff;A threat to the Park visitor experience and Rural Nevada Economy
Great Basin National Park Keith’s corner
The Great Basin National Park is a beautiful addition to the US National Parks system. It was opened in 1986 and comprises over 100 square miles. I was working for Mary Petrelli at the Fireside Inn. I was the bar manager and part time room clerk for the adjacent motel. Several days before the Grand Opening, it was rumored that President Reagan was going to be here to … [Read more...] about Great Basin National Park Keith’s corner
Great Basin National Park expands campgrounds and trailheads, upgrades utilities and improves roads
Five major construction projects this summer will cause short-term visitor disruptions, while creating long-term infrastructure improvements BAKER, Nev. – Five major construction projects are planned or underway at Great Basin National Park this summer – a multi-million-dollar investment to better serve the park’s 145,000 annual visitors. However, these projects will result … [Read more...] about Great Basin National Park expands campgrounds and trailheads, upgrades utilities and improves roads