Time is running out to comment on the White Wolf Lodge Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment in Yosemite National Park. The EA will be available for public review and comment through Friday March 23rd.

The purpose of the White Wolf Lodge Rehabilitation Project is to improve the structural stability, accessibility, and operational efficiency of the main building and duplex cabins.

News release submitted by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District

Lakeview Trail at Eastman Lake near Madera will be temporarily closed immediately through July 31, 2012 to protect nesting bald eagles. Park rangers have posted closure signs on the trail at the Codorniz Recreation Area and Raymond Bridge trailheads.

Bald eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The Corps is committed to the preservation of endangered species to aid in the successful survival of species for future generations.

The pair is recognized to have one of the most consistently productive nests in California. Since 1993, these resident bald eagles have produced 42 young, 37 of which have successfully survived to take flight.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has lifted the suspension of burning on private lands within Madera County.

Open burning will be allowed on permissive burn days as established by the Air Pollution Control District in each county.  Fire weather will be monitored and if the need arises restricted burning hours or suspension will be reissued.

CAL FIRE is not requiring burn permits at this time.  Due to the recent rainfall and the projected forecast for more rain improves the conditions for burning vegetation created by working on 100 foot defensible space.

Clear all flammable material and vegetation from the outer edge of the pile, keep a water supply close to the burning site.