Amistad National Recreation Area

NATIONAL JUNIOR RANGER DAY...

WHEN: Saturday, April 24, 2010 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Diablo East area of Amistad National Recreation Area
Looking for: Junior Rangers (ages 6-12 years)

Activities will include:

1. Guided Nature Hike on Diablo East nature trail
2. Water safety talk
3. Archeology activity (replica artifacts)
4. Backyard bass casting activity
5. Compass orienteering

As kids work to become Junior Rangers, they will have a booklet which will include questions, drawings, puzzles, etc. We will check the booklets, sign off on them and then they will receive their Junior Ranger badge, patch and certificate.

NEW FEDERAL LAW AND REGULATIONS ON FIREARMS IN NATIONAL PARKS...

As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms in this park.

Visitors should also be aware that Mexico does not allow the transport of weapons into its waters.

Click here for additional information regarding this policy and the law...

Amistad Propsed New Facilities...

The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to construct a facility at the Diablo East Sub-District to act as a hub for combined law enforcement and border security operations, park headquarters, maintenance, and visitor contact component.

The Park encourages public participation throughout the planning process. There will be two opportunities to comment formally on the project—once during initial project scoping and again following release of the Environmental Assessment.

The Park is currently in the scoping phase of this proposed project, and invites the public to submit written suggestions, comments, and concerns regarding the proposed project online at the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website at:

http://parkplanning.nps.gov/.

Amistad High Water Level...Caution Advised While Navigating Waters...

Lake Amistad remains open to the public, however CAUTION IS ADVISED. There is considerable debris (river cane, logs, etc) that has been spotted in all areas of the lake. Boaters should use caution and remain alert while operating their vessel. Keep an eye out for these hazards in the water, as logs and other debris may be just below the surface and you often will not see these hazards until it's too late. BE SAFE AND ENJOY YOUR VISIT...

Link to current ramp conditions and lake level information...

Fishing and boating waters on the Mexico side of Amistad... Recent laws and regulations regarding travel to Mexico from the US has brought many questions about fishing and boating across the International Boundary of Amistad. The change requires those who travel to and from Mexico to have a passport effective June 1, 2009, however this is not a requirement for fishing and boating on Amistad. If you fish the Mexico side of Amistad, you are required to have a Mexico Fishing License. However, if you beach your boat on the Mexico side and step foot on land in Mexico, the law requires that you re-enter the US through customs with a passport.

For additional information please visit www.cbp.gov.

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