Interior Newswire Report News
Frog Day is March 22 at Big Oaks NWR
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Youngsters of all ages are invited to join Big Oaks NWR staff at Krueger Lake County Park in Madison, IN (in the old Jefferson Proving Grounds) on March 22 to explore wetland habitats and look for aquatic critters- especially frogs!
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Announces Selection of Refuge Manager
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Wendy Stanton has been selected as the new Refuge Manager for Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) located in eastern North Carolina. Pocosin Lakes NWR is one of the nine National Wildlife Refuges in the North Carolina Coastal NWRs Complex. Wendy will begin her new position on March 27, 2023.
Federal Agencies Treating Glass to Reduce Bird Collisions
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Agencies across the government are taking action to reduce one of the leading causes of bird mortality: collisions with windows.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Share Overview of Storm Damage and Early Estimates for Reopening Timelines
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Leadership from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, in partnership with Tulare County and Caltrans, hosted a public meeting in Three Rivers, CA last night, at which the parks shared their current estimated time frames for reopening various areas to the public.
Fire Island Lighthouse Tower Facade Update
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) announces the next phase of the Lighthouse Tower Façade Repair.
Shenandoah National Park wildfire contained
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Several Big Meadows area trails and Rapidan Road remain closed today while crews continue to work on the remnants of a wildfire that started Thursday afternoon.
Morristown NHP Receives Grant from the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Jersey
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Morristown National Historical Park has received a grant from the New Jersey Society of the Cincinnati to fund a new rotating photography exhibit.
Petrified Forest National Park and Local Tribes Offer Unique Visitor Experiences
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
The Cultural Demonstration program at Petrified Forest National Park provides local artisans the opportunity to share their cultural and historical connections to the region with park visitors.
2023 Synchronous Fireflies Viewing Event Dates Announced
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Congaree National Park today announced the dates for the 2023 Synchronous Fireflies Viewing Event, which will take place on May 13-16 and May 19-24,2023, and will offer the public opportunities to observe the synchronous fireflies.
Independence National Historical Park Superintendent Cynthia MacLeod to retire
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Cynthia MacLeod, Superintendent Independence National Historical Park, has announced her retirement date of April 3, 2023, concluding 42.5 years with the National Park Service.
Sobriety and Safety Checkpoints at Mammoth Cave
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 30, 2023
Mammoth Cave National Park law enforcement officers will conduct periodic sobriety and safety checkpoints on park roadways and riverways for the remainder of 2023.
Yellowstone National Park receives funding from Great American Outdoors Act for $118 million replacement of Yellowstone River Bridge
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 30, 2023
Yellowstone National Park recently awarded an approximately $118 million construction contract to replace the structurally deficient Yellowstone River Bridge on the Northeast Entrance Road near Tower Junction.
Steamtown National Historic Site Requests Proposals for Mobile Food Vendor Participation at Railfest on June 17, 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 30, 2023
Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) is seeking proposals from vendors to provide mobile food services on Saturday, June 17, 2023 for the site’s Railfest event.
Bird Flu Present in the Park Again 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 30, 2023
On March 12, 2023 the Alaska Raptor Center collected an adult Bald Eagle exhibiting signs of illness from Sitka National Historical Park.
President Biden Proposes Increases in Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Budget through Clean Energy Initiatives
By Interior Newswire Report | Mar 19, 2023
The Biden-Harris administration today released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024.
Green becomes 68th commander of Nashville District
By Interior Newswire Report | Dec 31, 1899
Lt. Col. Robert W. Green took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District today during a change of command ceremony at the Tennessee National Guard Armory. He becomes the 68th commander of the “twin rivers” district, commonly referred to as the jewel of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division.
Being All We Can Be – The Transatlantic Division’s 70+ year legacy remains an integral part of the U.S. Army's enduring story
By Interior Newswire Report | Dec 31, 1899
As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division Public Affairs Office regional director, and as a retired Army Soldier, I share the distinct professional responsibility - and the deep personal privilege - of telling the story of one of the most unique and diverse divisions within the Army Corps of Engineers.