Interior Newswire Report News
Western Governors and Stakeholders Testify on Devastating Impacts of BLM's Proposed Land Management Rule
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
On June 15, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing on legislation to withdraw the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) proposed rule that will fundamentally upend the agency's longstanding multiple use mandate.
Republicans Promote Solutions for Growing Domestic Mining Sector, Supporting Mine Reclamation
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
On June 14, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on three bills addressing various needs of the domestic mining sector. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) released the following statement in response:
Bridge maintenance projects move to four locations across the Blue Ridge Parkway
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
Park visitors and neighbors near Otter Creek, Roanoke, Linville Falls, and Asheville can expect short delays as work moves to each of these areas
Committee Examines Legislation Focused on Water Resources, Hydropower
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
On June 14, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing on three pieces of legislation affecting water resources and development. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response:
Committee Advances Legislation Preventing Catastrophic Wildfires, Restoring Power to Local Communities
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
On June 13, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup and favorably reported a total of seven bills.
Comer Demands Suspicious Activity Reports Related to Burisma and Alleged Biden Bribery Scheme
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today is demanding U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen provide all suspicious activity reports (SARs) for several individuals and entities related to Burisma, a Ukrainian-based energy company.
Lake goers urged to make water safety ‘First’ this Fourth of July
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is encouraging lake goers to make water safety “First” this Fourth of July.
Public comment period opens for Former Conway Bombing, Gunnery Range
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District, will begin the public comment period for the Proposed Plan (PP), and supporting documentation, for the former Conway Bombing and Gunnery Range (Conway BGR), Munitions Response Site (MRS) 07 in Conway, South Carolina, June 28, 2023, and ends July 27, 2023.
Army engineers inspire young minds in South Korea through two hands-on STEM events
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
No mission is too difficult and no task is too great for the United States Army Corps of Engineers - Far East District. To tackle the challenge of inspiring and educating the next generation in STEM-related fields, the district hosted a series of interactive events at two Camp Humphreys elementary schools in South Korea in May to demonstrate real-world applications of STEM concepts with over 1,000 students.
Corps of Engineers reminds everyone to practice water safety this holiday weekend
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
As the steward of many public waters within the Upper Midwest, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, wants to remind everyone about the importance of practicing safe, responsible and thoughtful activities in and around the water this 4th of July weekend.
Minnesota Valley NWR - Confluence Gallery
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
The refuge’s Confluence Gallery, located in the Bloomington Education and Visitor Center, is a venue for emerging and established Minnesota-based artists who reflect the community and excel at creating artwork with a focus on nature and natural elements, ecology, conservation, and/or the beauty of the Minnesota River Valley.
BLM implements seasonal fire restrictions on northwest California public lands
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
he Bureau of Land Management announces seasonal fire restrictions effective beginning Monday, July 3, on public lands managed by the BLM Redding and Arcata field offices in Butte, Shasta, Trinity, Siskiyou, Tehama, Humboldt, Del Norte and northern Mendocino counties.
Help prevent wildfires this holiday weekend
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire management officials are encouraging visitors to public lands across the state of Washington to be especially careful to avoid starting a wildfire.
Trails Center hosting 'Pioneer Music' weekend in Casper
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
Join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center July 1 and 2 for a weekend of old-fashioned pioneer music with American folk singer Hank Cramer.
BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Perry, Georgia
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event, offering a limited number of excess animals gathered from western rangelands, July 13-15, 2023, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA 31069.
Heritage Hike: Staple Bend Tunnel, Sunday, July 2, 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
Join a park ranger on a hike to the first railroad tunnel in America, the Staple Bend Tunnel, on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
Special Commemoration Programs for the Battle of Fort Necessity
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
Park staff and volunteers invite the public to commemorate the 269th anniversary of the battle at Fort Necessity. On July 1-3, 2023, programs will begin at the visitor center at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Fort Smith National Historic Site receives Great American Outdoors Act funding to restore historic Commissary Building
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
Preservation work is taking place on the historic Commissary Building in Fort Smith National Historic Site with funding provided by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund.
Community Concert Series at the Saugus Iron Works This Summer
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site will be partnering with the Saugus Library to host a community concert series this summer beginning on Wednesday, July 12 at 6 p.m.
Corps Announces Public Meeting, Comment Period for Tionesta Lake Master Plan Update
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting a public meeting and public comment period to kick off the Tionesta Lake Master Plan revision.