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Show "!: , . . . - 1 1 . ; , i - ' J ''hi 1 - - - , v-.'. fai ktwu Michael Castagnetto, Tropic, was recenlty presented with the Department of the Interior's Superior Service award, recognizing his outstanding service to the National Park Service. Castagnetto Presented Department Of The Interior Superior Service Award BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL NA-TIONAL PARK - Michael W. Castagnetto (Cass) was presented present-ed the Department of the Interior's Superior Service Award in recognition of his outstanding out-standing contributions in the field of facility management and resource protection for the National Park Service. During his tenure as Facility Manager of Bryce Canyon i National Park, Castagnetto demonstrated exceptional dedication dedi-cation to upholding NPS principles princi-ples in the improvement of park infrastructure and protection of resources. In the face of tremendous increases in visitation, visita-tion, limited park funds, and significantly sig-nificantly deteriorated facilities, he was able to develop the infor (See AWARD on page 4-A) Award From Front Page mation and justifications for fund competition, obtain the necessary funding and complete many significant improvements to the park's built environment. He developed strong maintenance mainte-nance and resource protection capabilities within the Park that were critical to the protection of park resources and the enhancement enhance-ment of the visitors' experiences. experi-ences. He developed partnerships partner-ships with outside entities to improve the effectiveness of NPS funds, to partner matching funds and to provide overall greater accomplishments and resource protection. During the last ten years, Park infrastructure infrastruc-ture improvements totaling more than $33 million have occurred. Superintendent Fred J. Fagergren noted, "It was important impor-tant we recognize Cass' many accomplishments and improvements improve-ments to Bryce Canyon over the last ten years. The resources and public are better served because of his efforts." For his personal commitment and determination in upholding NPS ideals as the Facility Manager of Bryce Canyon National Park, Castagnetto was presented the Superior Service Award of the Department of the Interior. |