2015 Fire Restrictions Established at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

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2015 Fire Restrictions Established at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on June 17, 2015. It is reproduced in full below.

In accordance with 36 CFR §1.5(a) (1), Superintendent Dan Foster has established a fire closure, including campfires in all park managed lands and on the exposed lakebed, with the exception that campfires are allowed in park-provided fire grates at developed campgrounds.

As a reminder, the use or possession of fireworks is prohibited at all times in the recreation area.

The threat of wildfires from escaped outdoor burning is highest during the hot and dry days of summer.Wildfires are serious threats to public safety, adjoining property and wildlife habitat.

For further information go to www.nps.gov/laro.

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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