Interior Newswire Report News


President’s Investing in America agenda to invest $11.1 million in restoration work in Colorado

As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $11.1 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for the protection and conservation of wildlife habitats and recreational opportunities on public lands in Colorado


President’s Investing in America agenda to invest $12 million in restoration work in Nevada

As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $12 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to increase fire resiliency and protect native vegetation on public lands in Nevada.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $161 Million for Landscape Restoration

President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda will support 21 projects across the West


President’s Investing in America agenda to invest nearly $27 million in restoration work in Montana

As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $26.9 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for the protection and conservation of important wildlife habitats, watersheds and recreational opportunities on public lands in Montana.


President’s Investing in America agenda to invest $20 million in restoration work in Wyoming

As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $20 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to protect native vegetation and streams on public lands in Wyoming.


President’s Investing in America agenda to invest $7.6 million in restoration work in California

As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $7.6 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for the protection and conservation of wildlife habitats and riparian area on public lands in California.


BLM Lakeview District Poster Contest: Local Students Educate Through Artwork

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association and Tread Lightly recently partnered to host a Be Prepared poster contest highlighting “Know Before You Go” and “The 10 Essentials” for Lake County elementary students.


President’s Investing in America agenda to invest $15.2 million in restoration work in Arizona

As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $15.2 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for the protection and conservation of wildlife habitats and recreation opportunities on public lands in Arizona.


President’s Investing in America agenda to invest $7.6 million in restoration work in New Mexico

As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $7.6 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to increase fire resiliency and protect native vegetation on public lands in New Mexico.


BLM Southwest District RAC sheep grazing sub-committee to meet June 13

Group continues dive into issues related to domestic sheep grazing in bighorn sheep habitat


Nesting Bird Temporary Closures

his notice is to inform visitors of temporary closures to foot traffic and minimum approach distance of 100 yards at four islands in Glacier Bay.


Indian Affairs announces 100th HEARTH Act approval

Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland today announced that Indian Affairs has reached a new milestone by approving the 100th Tribal regulation under the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act of 2012, or HEARTH Act.


Controlled Release of Teton Reservoir Delayed until June 5

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rawlins Field Office has delayed the controlled release of the Teton Reservoir Dam until Monday, June 5.


President’s Investing in America agenda to invest nearly $27 million in restoration work in Idaho

As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $26.95 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for the protection and conservation of wildlife habitats and recreational opportunities on public lands in Idaho.


Voluntary Climbing Closure in June

The month of June holds spiritual and cultural significance for the tribes closely associated with Mato Tipila – Bear Lodge (Devils Tower).


BLM Extends Pinedale Anticline Project Area Comment Period

Due to an administrative error, some annual planning documents for the Pinedale Anticline Project Area were not available online on May 18.



UPDATE: Hawaii man pleads guilty to intentionally disturbing wildlife in Yellowstone National Park

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.


Casper historian Tom Rea to present at the Trails Center Saturday

The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center welcomes back local historian Tom Rea at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 3 for his presentation of “Exploring with Jim Bridger, the Raynolds Expedition of 1859-60.”


Brooks River Permit Requirement for 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.