WASHINGTON (AP) — The Interior Department is backing down from a plan to impose steep fee increases at popular national parks in the face of widespread opposition from elected officials and the public. The plan would nearly triple entrance fees at 17 of the nation’s most popular parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone and […]
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Ryan Zinke says Katahdin monument will create ‘healthy forest,’ recreation space
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said Tuesday he did not recommend that President Trump alter the size or boundaries of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, but said the land could be managed to promote a “healthy forest” and traditional recreation. Zinke said commercial logging is not allowed within 87,500-acre Katahdin Woods and Waters, ending speculation […]
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Interior secretary wants to keep national monument in Maine
In this Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 photo, the Penobscot River’s East Branch flows through the new Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument near Patten, Maine. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke wants to retain the newly created Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in northern Maine, but said he might recommend adjustments to the White House on […]
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U.S. Interior chief Zinke ‘comfortable’ keeping Maine land public
STACYVILLE (AP) — U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke praised the beauty of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument on Wednesday and said he’s “comfortable” with the National Park Service property remaining in public hands. With flies buzzing and Mount Katahdin as a backdrop, Zinke sounded optimistic about the future of special land designation granted […]
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Interior chief Ryan Zinke visits Katahdin national monument
MEDWAY (AP) — U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke says his goal while visiting a national monument that’s under federal review in Maine is to ensure local communities had a “proper voice.” He called his visit Wednesday to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument “a learning trip.” President Donald Trump has ordered the review of more […]
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Trump transition: Ryan Zinke nominated for interior secretary
WASHINGTON — Coverage of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team (all times EST): White House pushes back against Trump on Russia Updated 1:03 p.m.: The White House is sharply criticizing President-elect Donald Trump for his response to allegations of Russian interference in the U.S. election. White House spokesman Josh Earnest says Trump should stop attacking the […]