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Walker District Ranger Carolyn Upton announces that the District Office move will begin August 16th. Two of the three buildings on the existing Walker site will be moved across the compound toward the old armory location. This is the initial phase of a 2-year construction process for the new District Ranger Station.[[In-content Ad]]"We are excited to get started, but this also means some disruption in our customer service." said Ranger Upton. The old ranger house, site of the current visitor information center, will not be impacted by this move and will remain in place through next summer 2011. Visitors are still welcome to come to the front building for permits and information, but personnel may be scattered during this initial move, and phone systems may also be interrupted through Labor Day.



Visitors are asked to use extra caution when visiting over the next month as there will be added construction vehicles along with normal employee traffic. Completion of the new Walker office is expected in 2012. For more information, please contact the Walker District office at 218-547-1044.

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