Interior Newswire Report News
Field Hearing Highlights Importance of Snake River Dams, Exposes Environmentalists' Dangerous Agenda
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
On June 26, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) hosted a field hearing with House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) and U.S. Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) titled, "The Northwest at Risk: the Environmentalist’s Effort to Destroy Navigation, Transportation, and Access to Reliable Power."
Biden Admin Announces Rule Impacting Sportsmen's Fishing, Hunting Access
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
On June 22, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Administration (USFWS) announced a rule to ban the use of lead ammunition and tackle in eight national wildlife refuges.
Committee Republicans Question CEQ Chair on Ballooning Budgets, Radical Initiatives
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
On June 22, the House Committee on Natural Resources held an oversight hearing on the Council of Environmental Quality's (CEQ) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget request and policy initiatives.
Committee Considers Innovative Solutions to Address Federal Land Footprint and Burdensome Regulations
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
On June 22, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on five bills focused on streamlining regulations and addressing federal estate management.
Committee Investigates League of Conservation Voters' FARA Compliance
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
On June21, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) sent a letter to League of Conservation Voters (LCV) President Gene Karpinski, inquiring into LCV's Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) compliance and fundraising, lobbying and political activities. In part, the members wrote:
House Committee on Natural Resources
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
On June 21, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed several burdensome rules related to the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Committee Advances Legislation to Overturn Devastating BLM Rule, Support Outdoor Recreation
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
On Jun 21, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported a total of six bills during a full committee markup.
Coastal Delaware strikes back against bird strikes
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
Birds and windows can be a lethal combination
BLM Farmington and Taos implement fire restrictions across public lands
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
Due to increased fire danger and prolonged drought, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing fire restrictions in San Juan, Rio Arriba, Taos, Colfax, Union, Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Mora, Harding and San Miguel counties, as well as portions of public land in McKinley and Sandoval counties.
Fireworks prohibited on public lands
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
As Nevadans celebrate America’s independence and head to the outdoors for the holiday weekend, please remember to be fire safe. Leave the fireworks at home.
Yellowstone National Park announces selection of park concessioner to operate general stores
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
Yellowstone National Park announced today the selection of Delaware North / DNC Parks and Resorts at Yellowstone, LLC as the concessioner for the new contract (CC-YELL002-24) to provide retail and food and beverage services in the park.
Montezuma Castle (includes the Montezuma Well Unit) and Tuzigoot National Monuments Announce Fire Restrictions
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
Following similar restrictions from surrounding federal, state, and local jurisdictions, the National Park Service sites in Yavapai County - Montezuma Castle (includes the Montezuma Well Unit) and Tuzigoot National Monuments are instating fire restrictions that could affect visitors.
Wildflowers in the Santa Monica Mountains still thriving due to winter’s productive rains
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
According to local National Park Service biologists, Mother Nature has extended the spring bloom season in the Santa Monica Mountains due to last winter's abundant rains.
Old Fall River Road Will Open To Vehicles Saturday, July 1
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
Travelers Are Reminded To Plan Ahead For Timed Entry Reservation Permit System
Oakland Plantation Enslaved Cabin/Tenant House repaired with funding from the Great American Outdoors Act
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund recently financed a rehabilitation project of the North Enslaved Cabin/Tenant House at the Oakland Plantation Unit of Cane River Creole National Historical Park.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Reminds Visitors to Use Caution When Hiking the Root Glacier Trail
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) reminds visitors that the landscape of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve is extreme.
Operation Dry Water: Stay safe while boating
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
Grand Teton National Park will participate in “Operation Dry Water,” a nationwide awareness effort to promote safe boating over the holiday weekend, July 1-3.
Forest and Park Officials remind visitors to leave fireworks at home and be careful with campfires while celebrating this holiday weekend
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Forest Service and Park Service officials are reminding the public that all fireworks – sparklers included – are prohibited on all federal public lands, including the Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park.
Evening on the Summit: Who Pooped in the Park, Tracks and Scat
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
Our next Evening on the Summit program, Who Pooped in the Park: Tracks & Scat is Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. in the Visitor Center auditorium.
Biden-Harris Administration Makes Up to $5 Million Available for WaterSMART Funding Opportunities
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
Reclamation today announced a notice of funding opportunity through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the WaterSMART Basin Study Program for the development of hydrologic information and water management tools that improve modeling and forecasting capabilities.