Interior Newswire Report News
BLM schedules Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council meeting
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC) meeting on June 14, 2023, 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. MT.
Canadian company pleads guilty to illegally selling harp seal oil in the United States
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The Department of Justice announced yesterday that FeelGood Natural Health Stores Ltd. (FeelGood) pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Lacey Act by knowingly transporting and selling harp seal oil capsules in violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
ICYMI: Manchin Announces $429K Grant for Jefferson County’s Shepherdstown Battlefield
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has awarded the Jefferson County Farmland Protection Board $429,097 to preserve 149.6 acres at Shepherdstown Battlefield in Jefferson County, West Virginia, through the Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants program.
ICYMI: Manchin Leads Bipartisan Effort to Protect Domestic Electric Power Supply Chain
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, led 47 bipartisan Senators in urging Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm to refrain from finalizing a DOE efficiency standard that would worsen the current shortage of distribution transformers, which are critical grid products.
Reclamation releases Yakima basin June water supply forecast
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation’s June 2023 water supply forecast for the Yakima basin indicates the water supply will be adequate to meet irrigation demands this season.
Fresno Dam Road lane restrictions and delays
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The road crossing Fresno Dam will be reduced to a single lane of traffic June 6-16, 2023, in support of the ongoing Safety of Dams project. Delays should be expected while crossing the dam.
Manchin Announces $140 Million From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for West Virginia to Address, Reclaim Abandoned Mine Lands
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
On June 1, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that West Virginia will receive $140,684,000 in Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) to reclaim abandoned mine lands (AML).
Corps of Engineers announces NorthMet Mine permit decision
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, announced today, June 6, that it is revoking the previously suspended NewRange Copper Nickel Company’s permit for the NorthMet mine.
Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers Birthday and Juneteenth Celebration
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19.
Dewey Short Visitor Center celebrates National Pollinator Week and Great Outdoors Month
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Table Rock Project Office will host a Partners of Pollinators event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 21 at the Dewey Short Visitor Center as part of National Pollinator Week and Great Outdoors Month. All events that day are free to the public.
NR 23-16: Reservoirs below summer pool elevations due to lack of rain
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s water managers report that two reservoirs in the Cumberland River Basin did not receive enough rain this spring to reach their traditional summer pool elevations.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Partners Hold Youth Fishing Day, Pier Dedication
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Project, in conjunction with several partners will celebrate the opening of the new fishing pier, handicap-accessible parking area and walkway by holding a youth fishing day, June 10 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Modoc Boat Ramp off Gilchrist Ferry Road, Modoc, S.C.
Prince William Forest Park Orienteering Course Impacted by Campground Closures
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
For visitor safety during a wastewater system improvement project, Prince William Forest Park will close the orienteering course from June 20 through October 27.
Tour Vessel in Glacier Bay National Park Evacuated After Monday Morning Fire
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The 187-foot passenger vessel Wilderness Discoverer was disabled by a shipboard engine room fire on Monday morning, June 5, while traveling in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Scoping Input Period Underway
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District issued a Notice of Intent on June 2, 2023, opening the scoping input period for the Matagorda Ship Channel Project Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS).
Volunteer campers provide extra helping hands to lake staff
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The staff at Patoka Lake in Dubois, Indiana, recently welcomed two members of the “family” back, just in time for the busy summer months ahead at the lake.
Rapid mountain snowmelt; above-average May runoff
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Warm temperatures in the mountainous region of the upper Missouri River Basin has led to a quick melt of the mountain snowpack
Eastern Regulatory Office serves to preserve aquatic resources
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The Eastern Regulatory Office located in Lenoir City, Tennessee, exists to serve customers and preserve aquatic resources through its role in the Department of the Army Regulatory Program.
Local Painter Presents Solo Exhibit at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
New York City Natural, an exhibit of paintings by Jessica Dalrymple, will open on Sunday, June 11.
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates Juneteenth with Inclusive History Conference
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Conference attendees will hear from representatives from the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network, and the African American Civil Rights Network, and learn how to nominate St. Louis area sites to these networks.