Interior Newswire Report News
Garnet Hill Recreation Area offers students insight into Nevada geology
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Wearing sunglasses provided by the Bureau of Land Management, Learning Bridge Charter School’s third-grade class dug into Garnet Hill with tools ranging from claw hammers to dental picks.
Migratory Birds to Benefit from More Than $24 Million in Funding Throughout the Americas
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
On June 7, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing more than $24 million in funding has been approved for grants through the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act for conservation projects to benefit migratory birds and people throughout the Americas.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Listing Swale Paintbrush under Endangered Species Act, Seeks Public Input
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
After comprehensive analyses as part of a species status assessment, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [Service] is proposing to list the swale paintbrush as endangered under the Endangered Species Act [ESA].
National dam safety practices reviewed in tri-agency report
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The results of a yearlong study by an independent external peer review panel to assess the use of risk-informed dam safety practices is now available to the public.
Hyrum Reservoir filling for irrigation season Spillway is closed and no longer being monitored for safety
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Reclamation today announced the closing of the spillway gates at Hyrum Reservoir, allowing the reservoir to fill for the irrigation season. With the spillway gates closed, the spillway no longer requires monitoring.
Manchin: Record Onshore Oil and Gas Lease Sale Prompted by Inflation Reduction Act
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
On June 6, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the below statement following last month’s onshore oil and gas lease sale held by the U.S. Department of the Interior that brought in $78,844,369 on 37 parcels — the highest earning onshore lease sale since 2019.
ICYMI — Manchin: This EPA Won’t Let Electric Reliability Inconvenience Their Anti-Fossil Agenda.
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Yesterday, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the reliability and resiliency of electric services in the United States in light of recent assessments and alerts.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host public open house for the Trinidad Lake Master Plan Revision
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)-Albuquerque District announced today that the 2023 Draft Trinidad Lake Master Plan (MP), Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), and Environmental Assessment (EA), are available for public review.
Corps Hosts Info Session for Rogue River Basin Water Levels
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water managers for the Rogue River Basin will hold a virtual information session to provide an updated outlook on the summer conservation season for the basin.
National dam safety practices reviewed in tri-agency report
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The results of a yearlong study by an independent external peer review panel to assess the use of risk-informed dam safety practices is now available to the public
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By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The Lower Granite Natural Resource Management office has closed the boat ramp at Wawawai Landing until further notice to assess the ramp’s condition and perform needed repairs.
U.S. Army to discuss cleanup at the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The U.S. Army will be hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at De Soto City Hall, De Soto, Kansas.
Dworshak celebrates the 50th anniversary by offering powerhouse tours
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Don’t miss your chance to see the inner workings of Dworshak Dam and the Powerhouse.
Eight Sites Around the Country Become the Latest Additions to the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network.
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
The National Park Service announces the addition of eight new sites to the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network.
Waterton-Glacier Announce Reopening of Goat Haunt
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Today, Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta, Canada) and Glacier National Park (Montana, USA) announce that pedestrian and watercraft cross-border travel between the parks will reopen for the 2023 season.
Fire Restrictions to Begin at Tonto National Monument
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
onto National Monument will implement fire restrictions beginning Thursday June 8, 2023.
Wet weather hinders progress on 2023 Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Due to inclement weather and unfavorable fuel moisture conditions, fire management staff and park leadership have delayed further ignitions for the 2023 Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn until tomorrow, Thursday June 8, after an unsuccessful test burn.
Junior Ranger & Unsung Heroes Day at Fort Stanwix
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
On Saturday, June 24, Fort Stanwix National Monument will be hosting a Junior Ranger and Unsung Heroes Day event.
Moores Creek National Battlefield Community Day
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Park staff and volunteers invite visitors to spend the day at the park experiencing all that the park has to offer.
Safe viewing tips for new eruption in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
A magnificent new eruption that started before sunrise within Kīlauea volcano’s summit is expected to draw thousands of visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.