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The 50th issue of Nature Notes
From Crater Lake appeared in 1998, but the series has a pedigree stretching back
to 1928. After a hiatus lasting 3 decades, a 1992 symposium celebrating the
park's 90th anniversary brought about a much revived publication that was
published until 20??.
Topics included plants, wildlife,
road and trail conditions, park regulations, safety cautions, historical notes,
along with inspirational poems, illustrations, photos, and anecdotes.
Frequency of publication ranged
from monthly in 19?? to 19?? and then annually from 1946 up to the present.
Currently, Nature Notes are not being published. Articles were written by the
Chief Ranger, Ranger-naturalists, the park Superintendent, and, later, park
resources staff.
Nature Notes has proven to be an
inexpensive and effective means of reaching a large and targeted audience,
Crater Lake visitors and informing them of new discoveries, issues, research,
and much more.
There are two important things
that Nature Notes did for Crater Lake National Park: it engendered support for
the natural resources of Crater Lake and, secondly, it created a sense of
community amongst the visitors and park. A better informed public creates a more
empowered constituency of park supporters and creates a clear bond between the
park and it's neighbors. Park staff can reach the public directly with Nature
Notes.
published annually by Crater Lake
Natural History Association, typically features 6 to 10 short articles.
From birds to bogs and
poetry to photography, if you were looking for a historical record of
Crater Lake National Park...this is it. Whether intentional or not, the
naturalist rangers of Crater Lake National Park have given us a glimpse
into the history of Crater Lake. Let us hope that Nature Notes continue
to be the official record of the park for years to come.
Nature Notes From Crater
Lake published in 3 issues during the heaviest visitation season July,
August, and September from 1928 to 1938. From 38 to 1954 in published
annually (usually in June or July). It began being annually published in
1988 until 2001. After the centennial celebration issue the publication
stopped being published again.
Published by Natural
History Association 8-10 short articles.
A glance through article
titles is a glance through the management history of Crater Lake as the
emphasis shifted from naturalist rangers to more
scientifically-based articles written by resource management staff.
gives snapshot of time
period.
50th issue in 1998
a 1992 symposium celebrating park's
90th anniversary revised publication. |
