Interior Newswire Report News
Carver Day Celebration 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2031
George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to announce the park’s annual Carver Day celebration to be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., celebrating the life of George Washington Carver and the establishment of the national monument in his honor.
Fort Pulaski National Monument Wants to Hear from You!
By Interior Newswire Report | Dec 6, 2023
The National Park Service is working on a Development Concept Plan (DCP) for Fort Pulaski National Monument that will provide comprehensive guidance for addressing the park’s facility and infrastructure needs.
Native Bees in the Land of the Midnight Sun
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
Alaskan scientists are studying bees to try to better understand what species are found in the state.
Interior Department Announces Behavioral Health and Wellness Program for Tribal Schools
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
The Department of the Interior today announced the Bureau of Indian Education awarded an additional five-year contract to increase access for behavioral health and wellness support to all students and staff at Bureau-funded schools and programs. Initially designed to increase access to services during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Behavioral Health and Wellness Program provides virtual counseling and on-site crisis services.
BOEM Proposes Stronger Financial Assurance Requirements for Offshore Oil and Gas Industry to Protect Taxpayers from Being Forced to Pay Decommissioning Costs
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
Updated requirements would provide increased clarity and transparency
Canada and the United States Commit to Enhanced Wildland Fire Cooperation
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
As wildfire seasons become longer and more extreme, the Government of Canada is focused on keeping people safe while strengthening our long-term response.
BOEM Announces Environmental Review of Proposed Wind Energy Project Offshore Massachusetts
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
Seeks public comment on proposal that could power over 850,000 homes
Reclamation reminds public of fireworks prohibition, announces reservoir levels for holiday weekend
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
The public is reminded that possessing, discharging and using fireworks is strictly prohibited on all Bureau of Reclamation lands and water bodies.
Pactola Dam Driftwood Removal Project to begin mid-June
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
Reclamation staff and a Montana Conservation crew (MCC) will be working on the upstream face of Pactola Dam removing driftwood, during the weeks of June 12 and June 19, 2023.
Public comment period open for Middle Rio Grande Lower San Acacia Reach Improvements Project Environmental Impact Statement
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation will host three public meetings and invites public and agency comments to identify issues or alternatives to be considered in the environmental impact statement for the Middle Rio Grande Lower San Acacia Reach Improvements Project.
Pine Flat Dam spillway expected to release water within days
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expects to use the gated service spillway at Pine Flat Dam within the next seven days as temperatures rise along the Sierra Nevada, increasing snowmelt runoff that flows to the reservoir.
Lt. Col. Shebesta Assumes Command of the San Francisco District
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
Leadership of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District changed hands June 23 when Lt. Col. Timothy W. Shebesta was sworn in as the district's 58th commander.
JOINT NEWS RELEASE: Portion of Moose Creek Dam crest closed to public at Chena Project
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District is prohibiting public access of about three miles of the Moose Creek Dam Trail, located on the dam crest at the Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project near North Pole.
23-038 Corps reopens Wawawai Landing boat ramp
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
The Lower Granite Natural Resource Management office has reopened the boat ramp at Wawawai Landing.
Cochiti Lake day use recreation areas, including Swim Beach, to remain closed over Fourth of July holiday weekend due to high water levels
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
Due to the existing high-water levels, the day use recreation areas on the Cochiti side of the lake will remain closed for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. This includes the Swim Beach.
Buffalo District Regulators Host the NCNE Wetland Delineation Refresher Training
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District Regulatory Branch brought together 27 Regulatory Project Managers for a NCNE Wetland Delineation Refresher Training with a focus on Atypical and Problematic Situations.
Park rangers respond to drownings by promoting water safety
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
Park rangers in Tennessee and Kentucky are stepping up efforts to promote water safety in lieu of 10 tragic drownings already this recreation season at Corps lakes in the Cumberland River Basin.
USACE announces channel maintenance dredging near Evansville, encourages public to recreate responsibly
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Louisville District has begun annual channel maintenance dredging on the Ohio River, which will likely include maintenance dredging at Evansville Bend at Ohio River Mile 792 near Evansville, Indiana. Dredging is expected to start in the Evansville area later this summer, and USACE is encouraging the local public to recreate responsibly and help deter misuse of the area.
Galveston District survey team conducts post dredge survey in Houston Shipping Channel
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
One of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District’s missions is maintaining the depths of more than 1,000 miles of shipping channels; 270 miles of deep draft and 750 miles of shallow draft channels.
Blue Marsh Lake HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM ADVISORY Update
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Philadelphia District is updating the harmful algal bloom status at Blue Marsh Lake from a Watch Status up to a Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory Status.