Show Water discontinued at two Dinosaur picnic areas After May tay 7 there will no nor r longer be drinking water available 1 at Dinosaur National l Monuments Monument's Park Campground or Plug Rat Hat Picnic area This change was announced announced an this week by Monument Superintendent Cecil Ceeil D. D p. p Lewis Jr Drinking water in these two areas said Lewis has been hauled from as far away as GO 60 miles Lewis said that in view of the fuel shortage and the scarcity of potable water at PIrk Headquarters the National Park hark Service can no longer justify or afford aCCord continued continued con con- hauling of water to these primitive sites Park officials urged prospective campers and picnickers wanting to use the or Plug Hat fiat areas to bring their own drinking water Lewis stressed that these changes affect only the two areas Drinking water continues con con- lines to be available at the following campgrounds Green River opening about May 20 Gales Gates of Lodore Echo Park and Split Mountain In view of the critical water shortage park officials urgently request all visitors to use the maximum amount of care with fire when visiting public lands this summer summer summer- Fire will be an present ever-present danger danger this year said Lewis lie He concluded We plan no closures to the public at this time but we are anticipating one of the worst fire seasons ever We need everyone's help |