Interior Newswire Report News
Improvement project closes boat launch at Chena project
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District is closing the Moose Creek Landing recreational parking lot and boat ramp beginning June 15 while construction is underway to improve public access at the site.
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 23-24 Lock 9 Unscheduled Lock Closure
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Due to unforeseen difficulties with the work mentioned in Navigation Notice No. SWL 23-19, Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No. 9) NM 176.9 is temporarily closed to traffic.
Public meetings scheduled for Lower San Joaquin River Project
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District and the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency have released a draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) and a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), respectively, for the Lower San Joaquin River Project, Reach 30L of Tenmile Slough (TS30L).
USACE Memphis christens replacement, $25.5M bank grading unit "Grader 1"
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District officially launched its new, $25.5 million Bank Grading Unit (BGU), “Grader 1”, with a christening ceremony held on the afternoon of May 2 at a boat ramp located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Village of Buckhorn Sanitary Sewer Relocation, Raw Water Intake, and Water Treatment Plant Project
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Louisville District has completed a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Village of Buckhorn Sanitary Sewer Relocation, Raw Water Intake, and Water Treatment Plant Project, located in Perry County, Kentucky. Authorization is through Section 531 Southern and Eastern Kentucky Environmental Infrastructure Program.
National Park Service awards more than $3.4 million in grants to preserve and interpret World War II Japanese American confinement sites
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The National Park Service today announced $3,408,083 in Japanese American Confinement Sites grants.
UPDATE: Hawaii man pleads guilty to intentionally disturbing wildlife in Yellowstone National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Clifford Walters of Hawaii pleaded guilty to one count of feeding, touching, teasing, frightening, or intentionally disturbing wildlife on May 31, 2023 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephanie A. Hambrick.
Westerman Celebrates Historic Permitting Reform Wins
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
On May 31, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which included much of U.S. Rep. Garret Graves' (R-La.) Building U.S. Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
Army Corps hosts $900M architect-engineer services capacity conference
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
he U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District will host a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) Pre-Proposal Conference for potential Architect and Engineering (A-E) service-related government contractors Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 1-4 p.m. CST, at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jadwin Building, 2000 Fort Point Rd, Galveston, TX 77550.
Brooks River Permit Requirement for 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Katmai National Park & Preserve will implement a permit system to access the Brooks River Corridor (within the Brooks Camp Developed Area) between June 15 and October 31 for all activities, except redfish fishery subsistence activities.
NPS asking for help in identifying vehicle, driver of hit and run that resulted in fatality on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Milepost 221
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
On the morning of May 30, 2023, at approximately 6:00 a.m., National Park Service (NPS) dispatch operators received a report of a deceased male in the road near milepost 221 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area Receives Children’s Lifejacket Donations from the Assistance League of Las Vegas
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Lake Mead National Recreation Area just received a boost in supporting safety for visitors.
Saratoga National Historical Park Kicks off 2023 Special Events Schedule in June
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Saratoga National Historical Park launches its special events program for 2023 next month. Programs for June include:
Identity Confirmed in Death on Shackleford Banks
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
At approximately 4:30 PM on Sunday, May 28th, an accident involving three individuals in a rented boat occurred in the ocean south of Shackleford Banks.
Save the Date for the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Hawaiian Cultural Festival July 22
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The cultural festival is back! Save the date and join us on Saturday, July 22, 2023 for the 39th annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival, held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kahuku in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, FREE!
Local Painter Presents Solo Exhibit at Sandy Hook
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
By the Sea an exhibit of paintings by Gregory Lewis, will open on Saturday, June 3
Service Proposes to List Two South American Bird Species as Endangered
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list both the Sira curassow and southern helmeted curassow, two bird species from South America, as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.
BLM Casper to begin final phase of construction on Price Road
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office will temporarily close Price Road, located 18 miles southwest of Casper, beginning June 12 to complete ongoing road construction.
President's Investing in America agenda to invest $10 million in restoration work in Oregon
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $10 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to increase fire resiliency and protect native vegetation on public lands in Oregon.
President’s Investing in America agenda to invest $19.3 million in restoration work in Utah
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $19.3 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to protect native vegetation and riparian species on public lands in Utah.