Interior Newswire Report News
Blue Ridge Parkway visitors asked to remain bear aware
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 20, 2023
The beginning of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s visitor season coincides with the early critical feeding season for bears. As a result, increased visitor traffic on park trails and in park campgrounds at the same time bears are looking for food has led to a series of recent human and bear encounters in several area across the 469-mile park.
National Park Service looking for a Fort Washington Marina operator
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 20, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a long-term lease opportunity for the Fort Washington Marina at Piscataway Park in Maryland.
National Park Service looking for a Fort Washington Marina operator
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 20, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a long-term lease opportunity for the Fort Washington Marina at Piscataway Park in Maryland.
BLM extends comment period for proposed Public Lands Rule
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
Rule would protect healthy public lands, promote habitat conservation and restoration and further thoughtful development
BLM seeks public comment on resource management plan amendment for the Sonoran Desert National Monument
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management’s Lower Sonoran Field Office has released for public comment a draft resource management plan amendment and related environmental assessment for the Sonoran Desert National Monument in Maricopa and Pinal counties.
BLM announces 30-Day Comment Period for Pinyon Juniper Project Maintenance
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management Richfield Field Office today announced a 30-day comment period for the Pinyon Juniper Project Maintenance environmental assessment.
Road Maintenance Scheduled for Steens CMPA
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management strives to provide quality access to public lands in Harney County.
BLM seeks public comment for proposed oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 36 oil and gas parcels totaling 19,130.92 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in Wyoming.
Partners express appreciation to citizens for restriction compliance to help Wood River Valley wintering wildlife
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
he Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office, in partnership with Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Blaine County, Blaine County Recreation District, the cities of Bellevue and Hailey and the Wood River Land Trust, thank Wood River Valley residents and visitors for complying with the 2023 seasonal travel and access restrictions to protect wintering herds of deer and elk in the valley.
BLM seeks input on the Lower Gunnison River campsite designation, reservations, and commercial allocations
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input pertaining to recreation along 34 miles of the Gunnison River, which includes the segment of the river which flows through the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area.
Dike restoration project minimizes excessive dredging, supports river
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Memphis District maintains a safe and dependable navigation channel for 355 miles of the Mississippi River.
USACE’s Albuquerque District signs design agreement for Middle Rio Grande flood protection project
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District signed a design agreement for a flood control project with the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD), here, June 13.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to Enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks will enter stage 2 fire restrictions at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 23-32 Lock 13 Reopened
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
James W. Trimble Lock (No. 13) NM 292.8 has been reopened to traffic. Crews have identified and resolved the issue mentioned in Navigation Notice No. SWL 23-29.
Senator Carper awarded Gold de Fleury Medal
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, the 55th Chief of Engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, presented U.S. Senator Tom Carper of Delaware with the Gold de Fleury award on behalf of the Army Engineer Association during a ceremony today in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Pollination Celebration at Pipestone National Monument
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
On Saturday, June 24th, the monument will celebrate Pollinator Week with educational activities, naturalist-led plant walks, citizen science programs, and more!
NR 23-18: Celina Dale Hollow Damsite Campground Closed Due to Damage
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the temporary closure of Dale Hollow Damsite Campground in Celina, Tennessee, starting Friday, June 16, 2023.
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 23-31 Lock 10 Scheduled Lock Closure Notice
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
A partial lock closure is scheduled for Dardanelle Lock (No. 10) NM 205.5 beginning June 17th, 2024, through September 30th, 2024.
Challenge Cost Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Sidney Lanier is seeking non-Federal public entities to submit proposals for the co-management of certain recreation areas at Lake Sidney Lanier.
Reclamation releases Yakima basin mid-June water supply forecast
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation has performed a special mid-June evaluation of the total water supply available forecast for the Yakima basin.