A film chronicling a variety of aspects of Lake Mead National Recreation Area recently received the Spring 2013 CINE Golden Eagle Award

The film, “LIFE IN THE DESERT: LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA” describes the sacredness of park lands to Native Americans through a local tribe member, and also uses unscripted interviews with park visitors as they enjoy hiking, bicycling, fishing, swimming and boating. 

The 21-minute film is shown daily at the Lake Mead Visitor Center.

For a complete list of Spring 2013 CINE Golden Eagle recipients, go to http://www.cine.org/spring-2013-cine-golden-eagle-award-recipients/

Lake Mead officials are asking boaters to utilize an alternative launch ramp.

Because of a narrow channel near the main launch ramp at Echo Bay, officials request boaters use the low-water launch ramp.

The main launch ramp is still open, but navigation is difficult because docks and anchors from the former marina have shifted with changing water levels, creating a very narrow channel. Boaters who launch from the low-water area will have an easier time navigating into the Overton Arm.

The courtesy dock at the main ramp has been relocated to the low-water area for boater safety and convenience.

Input is being sought on a restoration plan for thousands of acres in the Virgin River floodplain.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and National Park Service (NPS), Lake Mead National Recreation Area are seeking public input on the development of a restoration plan for the Virgin River floodplain in Nevada.

The floodplain area covers about 21,000 acres and extends from the Nevada-Arizona state line to the confluence with Lake Mead. The goal of the proposed restoration plan is to describe methods that will be used to reduce invasive tamarisk and restore native vegetation that is resistant to future invasion by non-native species.