Picture of a line for the comfort station at the existing Big Oak Flat Welcome Center Complex
November 26, 2018 - Yosemite National Park announces the release of the Big Oak Flat Welcome Center Complex Environmental Assessment (EA). The public comment period for the EA is open until December 20, 2018. The EA describes and analyzes one action alternative to improve visitor experience, address deferred maintenance, improve safety, and increase operational efficiency at the Big Oak Flat Welcome Center Complex.
The preferred alternative would:
Yosemite will host a public meeting on December 5, 2018 from 3 to 5 pm in the Private Dining Room at the Rush Creek Lodge (34001 California Highway 120, Groveland, CA) to provide an opportunity to learn more about the project and the environmental analysis.
Public participation is an important element of the planning process and we welcome your comments. Please share your written comments by December 20, 2018 via one of the following methods:
To request printed documents (available in limited quantity) call (209) 379-1221 or e-mailyose_planning@nps.gov. The park will review comments after the public comment period closes and draft a decision document after the conclusion of agency consultation. The final decision document is expected by February 2019.
Construction for the project is planned to begin fall of 2019.
Source: NPS