If you’ve been to Death Valley National Park and have suggestions for improving the amenities at Stovepipe Wells, you now have the chance to share them thanks to the National Park Service.
The NPS is seeking comments about the environmental assessment of Stovepipe Wells, as well as planned improvements, according to a Jan. 28 news release.
“Park visitation has increased substantially, and people’s interests and expectations have changed,” Acting Superintendent James Woolsey said in the release. “These proposed projects will repair failing infrastructure and enhance visitor experiences.”
The NPS is proposing several upgrades to the park including replacing the drinking water system, replacing the visitor contact station, adding picnic tables, and removing the park's airstrip, the release stated.
Death Valley is in the Mojave Desert in California. The village offers lodging, dining and camping, among other amenities, according to the park's website.
A virtual meeting about the environmental assessment is set for 6 p.m. PST., Wednesday, Feb. 9. To register for the meeting click the following link https://go.nps.gov/SPW1.
Public comments will be accepted through Feb. 28 at 9 p.m. PST., the release stated. People can submit comments online during the virtual meeting or by mail. Comments submitted through the mail should be addressed to: Death Valley National Park, Attention: Compliance Office, c/o Stovepipe Wells Developed Area EA, PO Box 579, Death Valley, CA 92328.
