NPS seeking public comment to control nonnative species near Glen Canyon Dam

PHOENIX – The National Park Service is seeking public comment on an Expanded Nonnative Aquatic Species Management Plan and Environmental Assessment in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, including Lees Ferry, and Grand Canyon National Park below the Glen Canyon Dam.

Public comments will be accepted through October 11.

The plan would expand the tools used in controlling nonnative fish in Lees Ferry and the Grand Canyon.

NPS is hosting a variety of meetings to present plan information, including a public webinar on Thursday, September 20 from 5 to 6 p.m. Arizona time. Call line: 888-790-2024; passcode: 9535626; web address: https://bluejeans.com/7293338944/.

Open houses also will be held September 25-27 at the following locations:

September 25, 6-8 p.m.: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Headquarters, 691 Scenic View Drive, Page, Ariz.
September 26, 6-8 p.m.: Flagstaff Aquaplex, 1702 N. Fourth Street, Flagstaff, Ariz.
September 27, 6-8 p.m.: Arizona Game and Fish Department, Eagle Room, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix. See more information.

One thought on “NPS seeking public comment to control nonnative species near Glen Canyon Dam

  1. That sounds good right after you come up with a plan to fill up all our lakes especially lake mead and lake Powell.If the lakes run dry we won’t have any fish to worry about

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