Daily Report - Yosemite National Park
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Weather
Yosemite: TODAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 83 TO 93 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY...63 TO
73 IN THE HIGH COUNTRY.
.TONIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY IN THE EVENING THEN BECOMING CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 56
IN YOSEMITE VALLEY...37 TO 47 IN THE HIGH COUNTRY.
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 83 TO 93 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY...63 TO 73 IN
THE HIGH COUNTRY.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY IN THE EVENING THEN BECOMING CLEAR. LOWS
46 TO 56 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY...36 TO 46 IN THE HIGH COUNTRY.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 80 TO 90 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY...59
TO 69 IN THE HIGH COUNTRY.
El Portal: Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. West northwest wind
between 5 and 14 mph.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 54. North northwest wind between 6 and 9
mph.
Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. North northeast wind 6 to 13
mph becoming west.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 54. North wind between 5 and 9
mph.
Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 92. North northwest wind between
7 and 9 mph.
Happening Today/This Week (Check the Community News section for other
events)
Art Night Tonight - Join us at the Yosemite Association's Art and Education
Center and The Ansel Adams Gallery for refreshments and fun conversations
about art with visiting artists from 5:00-6:30pm. (AAG - 7/2/08)
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YARTS: I will be in the office until 5 pm on Tuesday and 4 pm on Wednesday
for anyone that still needs to pick up July vouchers. Then the vouchers
will be available in Suzanne's office again on Monday. My office is in the
Valley Administration building at the top of the stairs. (W. Malone -
7/1/08)
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The Chowchilla Mountain Road is closed from the Wawona Golf Course to the
Yosemite NP boundary due to the wild fires in Mariposa County. (M. Dowdle -
6/24/08)
New Today
Fires near Yosemite National Park
Information from: http://activefiremaps.fs.fed.us/#
Fire Information Report for North Mountain
Wildland Fire Incident
Report Date: 01-JUL-08
Burnt Area:|2,697 Acres
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Location:|Tuolumne County, CA (North Mountain 7mi NE of
|Groveland)
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Cause:|Lightning
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Incident Team Type:|IMT Type 2
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Team Leader:|Ron Woychak
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Containment Status:|35% contained
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Expected|Unknown
Containment:|
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Fuels:|Heavy Brush and Timber Extreme 2950000.00 994PRIM
Fire report information is based on the most recent Incident Management
Situation Report (IMSR) provided by the National Interagency Fire Center
and is subject to change. The USDA Forest Service Remote Sensing
Applications Center is not responsible for the accuracy of this
information.
Fire Information Report for Oliver
Wildland Fire Incident
Report Date: 01-JUL-08
Burnt Area:|2,789 Acres (7% increase from yesterday)
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Location:|Mariposa County, CA (NORTH OF PONDEROSA BASIN)
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Cause:|Lightning
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Incident Team Type:|IMT Type D
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Team Leader:|BILL HODSON ICT #6
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Containment Status:|65% contained
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Expected|05-JUL-08
Containment:|
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Fuels:|Mixed timber, heavy brush, jackpots of h 0.00
|2592PRIM
Fire Information Report for Silver Complex
Wildland Fire Incident
Report Date: 01-JUL-08
Burnt Area:|1,111 Acres (3% increase from yesterday)
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Location:|Madera And Mariposa County, CA (FISH CAMP TO THE
|MERCED RIVER)
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Cause:|Lightning
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Incident Team Type:|IMT Type 3
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Team Leader:|ERICKSON SMITH
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Containment Status:|92% contained
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Expected|04-JUL-08
Containment:|
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Fuels:|Mixed timber, heavy br 0.00 772
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Bear Facts June 22 - June 28, 2008
Bears Hit by Vehicles Year to Date = 7
Yosemite Valley Incidents this week
Campgrounds | 1 | $20
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Parking lots | 6 | $1460
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Other (concession | 5 | $95
facilities and residential | |
areas) | |
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Total | 12 | $1,575
Backcountry Incidents this week
LYV/Moraine Dome | 0 | $0
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Glen Aulin | 0 | $0
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Other Areas | 0 | $0
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Total | 0 | $0
All Areas Yearly Total
Campgrounds | 23 | $919
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Parking lots | 59 | $22,485
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Other (concession | 35 | $1,821
facilities and residential | |
areas) | |
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Backcountry | 4 | $48
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Total | 121 | $25,273
* There have been 16 incidents involving bears obtaining food from
overflowing trashcans or unclipped dumpsters in addition to the incidents
listed above.
Comparisons Year to Date
| 1998 | 2008 | Percent | 2007 | 2008 | Percent
| | | Change | | | Change
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Incidents | 384 | 121 | -68.49% | 117 | 121 | 3.41%
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Damage | $178,737 | $25,273 | -85.86% | $16,135 | $25,273 | 56.63%
Parking lots, particularly at Yosemite Lodge and Camp 4, have seen regular
bear activity this week with car break-ins on a nightly basis. A sow with
two cubs has been very active in Curry Village and Housekeeping Camp
obtaining food from unlatched food storage lockers. Multiple other bears
have been observed in the Pines campgrounds, Curry Village, Housekeeping
Camp, and near the Ahwahnee Hotel. More bear sightings have been reported
this week at Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp and backpackers camp, and in
Little Yosemite Valley.
Do you have bear sightings or incidents? Please call the save-a-bear
hotline and leave a message (209) 372-0322. (T. Seher - 7/2/08)
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Please join us for this month's Yosemite Forum, Tuesday, July 8, 12 - 1 p.m
in the Valley Auditorium
Dr. Steve Martel from the University of Hawaii will present "Formation of
Rock Fractures and How They Affect the Yosemite
Landscape."
Join Dr. Steve Martel for an explanation of how sheeting joints form. Also
known as "exfoliation joints", these are the prominent
rock fractures that have controlled the development of Yosemite's domes and
cliffs. Sheeting joints also play a key role in rockfalls and
shallow groundwater flow. Dr. Martel will discuss his current research,
which provides a new testable explanation for how sheeting joints form and
the role they play in shaping the Yosemite landscape. (B. Kuhn - 7/2/08)
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Yosemite Fire Information Update #1
July 1, 2008
Two fires are currently burning in Yosemite National Park.
The North Mountain Fire is located in Tuolumne County and began on
Saturday, June 21, 2008 in the Stanislaus National Forest. It is burning in
the area near North Mountain and along the northern side of the Tuolumne
River. It is currently about 2,750 acres, including approximately 750 acres
in Yosemite National Park west of the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. Initial
containment was hampered by a lack of crew resources, but good progress is
being made now on the north and east flanks, where the fire continues to
spread slowly into the park.
The entire fire area is within the 1996 Ackerson Fire footprint. In the
park, the current effects of the fire are desirable as they help create and
maintain forest diversity. Prescribed burning done jointly between the
U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service prior to the Ackerson
Fire left a considerable amount of intact timber in this area and the
current fire is burning primarily in the understory, maintaining positive
ecosystem conditions.
The Blue Fire is located in Mariposa County. It is burning along Yosemite
Creek approximately 3/4 of a mile north of the confluence of Blue Jay Creek
and Yosemite Creek. The park is currently using natural barriers to contain
the fire at less than 10 acres.
Visitors and residents may see smoke from this fire from the Tioga Road.
There are currently no closures in Yosemite National Park due to either
fire.
Areas of smoke may exist due to the cumulative effects of fires in the
area. Residents and visitors are advised to take precautions to minimize
smoke impacts. People with respiratory problems should use caution when
exerting themselves in smoky areas. Areas of smoke may limit visibility and
drivers are advised to watch for equipment and personnel on roadways.
Additional Information: The park website, www.nps.gov/yose/fire has
information about fire activity and air quality conditions in Yosemite.
For information about other fires burning on the Sierra and Stanislaus
National Forests, please contact:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sierra/conditions/2008-fires.shtml or
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/stanislaus/conditions/index.shtml
Information about the Oliver Fire can be found at www.calfire.ca.gov. (A.
Freeman - 7/1/08)
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For those of you who like numbers, in California there are:
1,459 fires burning over 416,000 acres
19,134 personnel committed
1,496 engines, 571 crews, 359 dozers, 400 water tenders, 100 helicopters
These figures provided by CalFire, accurate as of 2100 hours Monday, June
30.
Nationally, there are 95 large fires, 78 of which are in California. (The
number of large fires changed dramatically today, mostly because of
reclassification of fires that started on 6/21.) Tuesday morning the
National Interagency Fire Center's Preparedness Level was elevated to level
5, the highest level. (J. Meyer - 7/2/08)
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6th STREET CINEMA is a non-profit theater located in downtown Mariposa,
atop the historic Masonic Lodge on 6th Street. We are the presentation arm
of the Rural Media Arts and Education Project, a 501(c)(3) corporation,
and are supported by the California Arts Council, the National Endowment
for the Arts, SierraTel, the James Irvine Foundation, Mariposa County, and
the Geoff and Josie Fox Family Foundation, a Donor Advised fund of the
Silicon Valley Community Foundation. We are also generously supported by
Iron Mountain Systems and Stonecutter.com. The views expressed by the
films, in print materials, or by discussion facilitators are not
necessarily those of these sponsors.
Monthly membership is $12, allowing film entry for $3 each; non-members pay
$7 per film, and non-member students pay $5. Recorded Information:
(209)966-1333. Staff: 209 742-6666. http://www.sixthstreetcinema.org .
E-mail us: sixthstreetcinema@sti.net
NO FILM THIS WEEKEND - HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY FROM YOUR SOURCE FOR
INDEPENDENT FILMS!
Upcoming Films: July is Musical Month!
Bride and Prejudice, July 11-12 (A Bollywood adaptation)
Across the Universe, July 18-19 (Redux...due to popular demand)
Sweeney Todd, July 25-26 (Barberian?) (T. Arfsten - 7/2/08)
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Rental: Furnished studio in Fish Camp. Combo living room/bedroom/dining
room; kitchen; closet/shelving/pantry combo; full bath. Available
approximately April through November. Call Mr. Avila @ 408-842-6884. (Y.
Radanovich - 7/2/08)
Announcements
A good deal of speeding has been observed lately on Foresta Road in El
Portal, by both private and government vehicles. This road has a 25
miles-per-hour speed limit, and is heavily used by your neighbors and
co-workers for walking, biking, and jogging. Pedestrians and speeding
vehicles don't go well together! Beginning Friday, June 27, traffic
enforcement will be intensified on Foresta Road, from the warehouse through
old El Portal. Please drive slowly and always keep an eye out for
pedestrians. (B. Bonner - 6/27/08)
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Contracting Office Closure - Please be advised that the Contracting and
Procurement office will be closed for internal administrative operations
every Wednesday beginning 25 June through the end of the fiscal year. If
you experience an unexpected, urgent situation, please contact Dan Sohn at
379-1173. (L. Schafer - 6/20/08)
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The Yosemite Research Library will only be open Tuesdays and Thursdays
until July 10th. (L. Eade - 6/25/08)
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The following Yosemite National Park employees have been approved for
participation in the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program:
Shari Baudoux
Kevin Bowman
Kimberly Cunningham-Summerfield
Linda Kelly
If you are interested in contributing annual leave to any of the above
individuals, please do so by completing a Request to donate Annual Leave to
Leave Recipient (Within Agency) Under the Leave Transfer Program, Optional
Form 630-A (OF 639-A).
Please forward your OF 630-A to:
Human Resources Office
Yosemite National Park
P.O. Box 700
El Portal, CA 95318
or fax to (209) 379-1800
Click HERE for more Information on the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program.
(H. Whitman - 6/9/08)
HR Corner
Detail/Temporary Promotion or Critical Need Hire Opportunity: Legal
Instruments Examiner, GS-06
An opportunity exists in the Division of Visitor Protection, Law
Enforcement Office for a detail/temporary promotion (if qualified) up to
120 days or if currently a non-status applicant (critical need hire not to
exceed 30 days with a 30 day extension possible).
The incumbent will provide primary support services to the Prosecutor/legal
officer of the Law Enforcement Office (LEO) and as such, will work with
legal and technical documents which support the criminal processes for
Yosemite cases.
Duties will include:
Examining legal documents for accuracy, facial errors and sufficiency of
probably cause, documents may include criminal complaints, criminal
citations, criminal reports, interrogatory responses, affidavits, etc.
Completing required electronic and/or direct filing. May recommend
appropriate disposition action;
Preparing Discovery for prosecution of cases in accordance with Federal
Criminal Procedure and Rules. Preparing reports on the status and final
disposition of all appearance violations, misdemeanor, and felony court
cases processed. Recording case adjudication information, continuances,
pleadings and submit final fingerprint cards to CA Department of
Justice/FBI records.
Preparing a variety of legal documents, verifying legal case citations,
references and providing legal technician services to the Prosecutor;
Coordinating the recording and transmittal of legal documents with support
staff, various Federal Courts, Solicitors, and U.S. Attorney offices
engaged in Yosemite case litigation;
Preparing correspondence for the YNP Legal office to other legal offices
and courts;
Maintaining central files for all warrants, records of probation, and
service requests including subpoenas and proof of service documents, and
returns completed proof-of-service forms to the issuing jurisdiction;
Maintaining a statistical data gathering and retrieval system.
Interested candidates should submit their resume and SF-50 (if currently a
YOSE employee) to Irma Keheley in Human Resources, by close of business
July 2. For additional information regarding this position contact:
Charles Cuvelier or Jodi Gover at 372-0245. (I. Keheley - 6/26/08)
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Yosemite National Park -- Current Vacancy Announcements
UPDATED: June 24, 2008
The following is a summary of current vacancy announcements at Yosemite
National Park. Most vacancy announcements will be posted on
http://www.usajobs.gov. This website is the Office of Personnel
Management's USAJOBS internet site. If you have any questions or cannot
find the announcement on USAJOBS, please call the Park’s Human Resources
Office at (209) 379-1805.
PERMANENT – GOVERNMENTWIDE ALL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES
Maintenance Worker/Maintenance Mechanic
Vacancy Ann.#: |YP 174261DR
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Who May Apply: |Status
|Candidates
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Pay Plan: |WG-4749-07/09
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Appointment |Permanent
Term: |
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Job Status: |Full-Time
Opening Date: |06/24/08
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Closing Date: |7/14/2008
TERM -- STATUS NOT REQUIRED -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Civil Engineer
Vacancy Ann.#: |YP-185664
|(DS)
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Who May Apply: |Public
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Pay Plan: |GS-0810-12
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Appointment |Term
Term: |
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Job Status: |Full-Time
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Opening Date: |6/24/2008
Closing Date: |7/8/2008
(I. Keheley - 6/25/08)
Community News
1st Aid and CPR classes are still available through the Yosemite Medical
Clinic(372-4637). We have 1st aid with CPR classes at the clinic on July
3rd, and July 15th. 1st Aid with CPR classes are available in El Portal on
July 10th, and July 30th. Healthcare Providers can renew their
certification at the Clinic on July 11th at 1600 or take thier initial
class on July 25th. Brian Shoor will be on vacation until June 24th and can
be contacted at shoors@sti.net. (B. Shoor - 6/10/08)
Acting Designation
Mike Beasley will be the acting Chief Fire Management Officer while I am on
a fire assignment in southern California. Steve Shackelton will be acting
as the Park Aviation Officer while I am gone. Please contact Mike or Steve
for fire and aviation related needs. (K. Martin - 7/1/08)
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Glen Rothell will be Acting Division Chief for Project Management July 10th
& 11th. You may phone Glen in his El Portal office at 379-1139 or you may
phone him in his Valley office at 372-0429, or you may leave a message with
Doyle Harrison at 379-1202. Mark Butler will be Acting Division Chief of
Project Management July 14th thru the 18th. You may phone Mark at 379-1171
or you may leave a message with Sarah Henderson at 379-1002. Randy Fong
will be Acting Division Chief July 21st thru the 24th. You may phone Randy
at 379-1022 or you may leave a message with Tricia Radmacher at 379-1221.
Glen Rothell will be Acting Division Chief of Project Management July 25th.
You may phone Glen at his El Portal office at 379-1139 or his Valley office
at 372-0429. You may also leave a message with Doyle Harrison at 379-1202.
(D.Harrison - 7/1/08)
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Leslie Reynolds will be the acting Operations Branch Chief Sun-Thurs
(6/27-7/3) while I am on detail at DEPO. An alternate number where I can
be reached if necessary is 760-934-8100. (C. Cuvelier - 6/30/08)
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Bret Meldrum (379-1216) will be Acting Chief of Resources Management and
Science for the week of June 30. (N. Nicholas - 6/30/08)
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Sue Beatty (379-3290) will be acting branch chief for Vegetation and
Restoration July 1-3. (J. Weaser - 6/30/08)
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Sue Clark will be acting as Permits Program Manager for the branch of
Special Park Uses while Chris Jefferson is out of the park on fire (approx.
7-10 days starting 6/27/08). (W. Malone - 6/27/08)
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Bernadette Barthelenghi will be Acting Branch Chief of Design for Project
Management July 1st. You may phone Bernadette at 379-1025 or you may leave
a message with Tricia Radmacher at 379-1221. (D.Harrison - 6/20/08)
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Rodney Raines is now acting Wawona Utilities supervisor until further
notice. He can be reached at 375-9510 or leave a message with Shawnessy.
(K. Bablitch - 5/28/08)
