boatman's quarterly review - Grand Canyon River Guides
boatman's quarterly review - Grand Canyon River Guides
boatman's quarterly review - Grand Canyon River Guides
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United States District Court Judge Rules in Favor of<br />
National Park Service in Lawsuit<br />
Challenging <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Canyon</strong> National Park’s<br />
Colorado <strong>River</strong> Management Plan<br />
The following article was excerpted from a press<br />
release from the National Park Service on<br />
November 28, 2007.<br />
An order was filed in the United States District<br />
Court for the District of Arizona today by<br />
United States District Judge David G. Campbell<br />
in favor of the National Park Service (NPS) on a lawsuit<br />
titled <strong>River</strong> Runners for Wilderness, et al., vs Stephen P.<br />
Martin, et al.<br />
A coalition of four wilderness advocacy groups had<br />
brought suit against the NPS in March 2006, under the<br />
Administrative Procedures Act, challenging the Park’s<br />
2006 Colorado <strong>River</strong> Management Plan, which among<br />
other things, permits the continued use of motorized<br />
rafts and support equipment in <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Canyon</strong> National<br />
Park.<br />
A hearing was held on October 26, 2007 in the<br />
United States District Court for the District of Arizona<br />
in which Judge Campbell heard oral arguments on the<br />
case.<br />
“We are pleased with the ruling and that Judge<br />
Campbell recognized the agency’s discretion and<br />
authority to make difficult and at times controversial<br />
decisions,” stated Steve Martin, <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Canyon</strong> National<br />
Park Superintendent. “We look forward to working with<br />
all user groups, including wilderness advocates, as we<br />
continue to implement the Park’s Colorado <strong>River</strong><br />
Management Plan.”<br />
A copy of the Court Order can be found on the<br />
Park’s Web site at<br />
www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/index.htm.<br />
Announcements<br />
JOB<br />
Angel’s Gate Tours is looking for experienced <strong>Grand</strong><br />
<strong>Canyon</strong> guides to lead sightseeing tours, day hikes and<br />
the occasional backpacking trip in <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Canyon</strong>. We<br />
are specifically recruiting experienced <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Canyon</strong><br />
boatman and other <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Canyon</strong> backcountry<br />
professionals. Please contact us if you meet the<br />
following requirements:<br />
• Minimum wfr certified, with cpr. (More advanced<br />
med certs are also acceptable).<br />
• Good driving record. (One minor ticket is usually<br />
okay)<br />
• Must be able to pass Arizona dot physical (this is<br />
pretty simple, basically it verifies that you can see,<br />
hear and move well enough to safely drive a<br />
vehicle).<br />
• Outstanding <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Canyon</strong> knowledge. (You know<br />
your schist from shi-nola, and can present complex<br />
material in an entertaining manner).<br />
• Hiking experience on all South Rim trails.<br />
This is an excellent opportunity for <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Canyon</strong><br />
backcountry professionals that need to spend more<br />
time in town due to family, children, dog issues or<br />
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other constraints. The majority of our tours and hikes<br />
depart from and return to Flagstaff daily. Please visit<br />
our website at www.See<strong>Grand</strong><strong>Canyon</strong>.com and call<br />
(928) 814-2277 to schedule an interview. Angel’s<br />
Gate Tours is an eoe.<br />
WFR COURSE<br />
Just wanted to let you know of a Wilderness Medical<br />
Associates wfr Recert course coming up: April 28–30<br />
Lake Powell, az.<br />
The course will be: $275 for three days including<br />
comfortable group camping and certification includes<br />
cpr. Folks from any 64-plus hour wfr are accepted<br />
with precourse packet.<br />
You can access the schedule through WMA’s<br />
website: http://www.wildmed.com. For more information<br />
contact Lucca and Tom at Rescue Specialists Inc.,<br />
po Box 224, Leavenworth, wa 98826; 509-548-7875;<br />
rsi@amerion.com<br />
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