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Death Valley National Park reports flood recovery progress, water‑system bids and a rising pupfish viewing
Summary
Acting Deputy Superintendent Abby Wines told the board about flood repairs, reopening of Badwater Road and Salt Creek boardwalk, water/wastewater bids for Furnace Creek/Cow Creek, campground closures pending repairs, a hiring freeze, and a forthcoming accessibility plan and public comment period.
Acting Deputy Superintendent Abby Wines updated the Inyo County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 17 about ongoing flood recovery, park infrastructure work and operations at Death Valley National Park.
Wines said fall floods damaged roads and backcountry access but that recovery has progressed: Badwater Road and North Highway are open and West Side Road reopened the morning of the board meeting. Salt Creek Boardwalk was restored using a mix of Federal Highway Administration funds, NPS funds and donations; Wines said the boardwalk is now wheelchair accessible and that visitors can see…
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