Wyden Vows to Ground Helicopter Tours at Crater Lake

July 28, 2009: Determined to protect the natural quiet and unique character of Oregonians beloved Crater Lake, Senator Wyden today pressed Jonathan Jarvis, the administrations nominee to head the National Parks Service, during his confirmation hearing on his attitudes towards a proposed plan to allow commercial helicopter overflights in Crater Lake National Park. Jarvis appeared before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources today to face tough questioning on the topic from Wyden, who is chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests.