THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKPERMANENT NPS STORY ARCHIVE
Organized by publication date and destination. Each story retains its permanent State & Nation address and official NPS source.
On March 20, 2024, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has designated the International Amistad Reservoir in the Rio Grande basin along the Texas-Mexico border near Del Rio as “infested” with invasive zebra mussels, signifying that an established, reproducing population is present in the lake.
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On October 14, 2023, Amistad National Recreation Area archeologist, Jack Johnson, was recognized as Steward of the Year by Shumla Archeological Research and Education Center at their annual Rancher Steward BBQ. Shumla invites to this event landowners and agencies that collaborate with them in fulfilling their mission.
Official NPS sourceVisitor Center Temporarily Closed Weekends; Hunting Permits Available Online; and More Boat Ramps Open with Rising Lake Level.
Official NPS sourceAmistad National Recreation Area will implement a fee increase and online reservation system for group campsite permits beginning October 1, 2022. All other fees will remain the same.
Official NPS sourceOn April 12, Box Canyon boat ramp will be closed because low water levels have created safety concerns. The Diablo East, Rough Canyon Marina low water, Southwinds, and Spur 454 boat ramps remain open.
Official NPS sourceAmistad National Recreation Area is requesting public comment on a proposal to increase group campsite camping permit fees beginning in 2022. All other fees will remain the same.
Official NPS sourceAmistad National Recreation Area will not have any closures of campgrounds on Easter weekend, the Visitor Center is going cashless, and use of the dump station at Diablo East is restricted to visitors with camping permits.
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