Interior Newswire Report News
Remaining 1983 plane wreckage near Waterrock Knob removed
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 27, 2023
Today, National Park Service contractors removed the remaining wreckage of a Cessna 414A plane that crashed near Waterrock Knob in November 1983.
Fourth of July at Fort Larned
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 27, 2023
The Fourth of July at Fort Larned – A Day to Celebrate our Nation’s History
Installation of weather tower caps off improvements at U.S. Weather Bureau Station in Hatteras
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 27, 2023
coastal warning display tower (weather tower) was recently installed at the U.S. Weather Bureau Station in Hatteras, thanks to Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s philanthropic partner, Outer Banks Forever, and the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. A short ceremony to celebrate the return of the weather tower and several other site improvements is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, July 10 at the U.S. Weather Bureau Station.
Emergency Closure of Park Areas Due to Fire Danger
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 27, 2023
Effective Wednesday, June 28th and until further notice, Guadalupe Mountains National Park will implement closures to park areas due to increased fire risk.
Korean War Weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 27, 2023
This July, Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice with special events and programming.
Yellowstone National Park’s Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel to open July 1, 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 27, 2023
Yellowstone National Park’s Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins will open July 1, 2023.
Army Corps Construction Projects Bring West Point Into the 21st Century
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 27, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has a robust military construction mission at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, providing more modern academic and living space for Cadets.
Army Corps, partner agencies train for catastrophic flooding event
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 27, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is holding a field training exercise at Raystown Lake in coordination with local, state and federal agencies to prepare for potential high-water emergencies, June 26-30, 2023
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Military Construction-VA Bill, Agriculture-FDA Bill, and Subcommittee Allocations
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
Murray holds first markup as Chair as Committee returns to regular order to write and pass the strongest possible funding bills Committee approves Military Construction-VA and Agriculture-FDA bills in 28-0 votes
Senators Murray and Collins Issue Statement After First Full Committee Markup in Two Years, Commit to Senate’s Voice Being Heard in Appropriations Process
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
Senate Appropriators voted unanimously today to advance the Fiscal Year 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies bill and the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies bill. U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Chair and Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee respectively, issued the following statement on the first Senate Appropriations full committee markup in two years:
Protecting two more freshwater mussel species under the Endangered Species Act
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
Following a review of the best available scientific and commercial information, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is protecting the western fanshell (Cyprogenia aberti) and a newly identified species known as the “Ouachita” fanshell (Cyprogenia cf. aberti) as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
USACE to pause Isabella Dam water releases for routine inspection
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will pause water releases from Isabella Dam’s outlet works on June 27 to conduct a routine inspection of the conduit at the base of the dam following this year’s heightened reservoir inflows and subsequent releases.
Nashville District’s Luke Navarro selected for ERDC University
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
Researchers from 10 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Districts have been selected for the 2023 session of the Engineer Research and Development Center University (ERDC-U).
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is completing the demolition of Drayton Dam this week as part of an environmental mitigation project to remove ecological barriers, restore natural resources and reconnect the entire river.
USACE Jacksonville publishes proposed FONSI and Draft SEA for Duval County, Florida, Shore Protection Project
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
USACE Jacksonville announces the publication of a proposed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) for Duval County, Florida Shore Protection Project, Duval County, Florida, for public review and comment.
Employee Spotlight featuring Army Fellow Andres Restrepo
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
As a child, Andres Restrepo loved playing with toys that he could build and take apart. At the age of 10, Andres has fond memories of taking a part and putting back together the vacuum. He was especially pleased the vacuum worked after his rebuild!
Army Corps completes Baltimore’s Seagirt Loop Channel Study Report; identifies $64 million in modifications to channel
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commanding General and 55th U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, signed a Chief's Report for Baltimore Harbor Anchorages and Channels Modification of Seagirt Loop Channel during a ceremony at USACE Headquarters in Washington, D.C., June 22, 2023.
Reclamation prohibits fireworks at North Dam and temporarily closes Marina Way gate
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation is prohibiting fireworks on North Dam for the Independence Day holiday.
Chain of Lakes Fireworks Restriction Reminder
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation would like to remind the public that fireworks are illegal to both possess and ignite on Federal property and may be confiscated by law enforcement officers (per 43 CFR Part 423.30).
Fireworks Not Allowed at Belle Fourche Reservoir
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
Fireworks are not allowed on Belle Fourche Reservoir lands; including Rocky Point State Recreation Area, Belle Fourche Dam and lands directly managed by the Bureau of Reclamation.