Interior Newswire Report News
National Park Service extends public comment period for St. John Land Exchange through June 9, 2023.
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
On April 27, the National Park Service (NPS) released responses to the 400 comments received during the recent public comment period pertaining to a Notice of Realty Action (NORA).
Forest Service, BLM Seek Public Comments on Thompson Divide Withdrawal
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The USDA Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management are seeking public scoping comments and hosting two public meetings on a requested withdrawal of National Forest System lands and Bureau of Land Management lands in Garfield, Gunnison and Pitkin counties.
Blue Ridge Parkway begins major road project in northwest North Carolina
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Road closures related to a major infrastructure project are set to begin May 1 in a 75-mile section of the Blue Ridge Parkway from milepost 229.6, just north of Doughton Park, to milepost 305.1, near Grandfather Mountain.
Bureau of Land Management releases meeting dates for proposed Public Lands Rule
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Rule would protect healthy public lands, promote habitat conservation and restoration and further thoughtful development
Rogue River Ranch seeking Artist-In-Residence Applications
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking applicants for an Artist-in-Residence program at the Rogue River Ranch
Trails Center presents “America’s Newest National Historic Trail” Sunday
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Visit the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center on Sunday, May 7, at 1 p.m. for the presentation of “America’s Newest National Historic Trail.”
BLM treatment planned south of St. George, Utah near Mt. Dellenbaugh
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
To decrease the risk of future wildfires and protect cultural and natural resources, fire managers with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District plan to burn slash debris piles located in the Mt. Dellenbaugh area in early May.
BLM to hold virtual public information forum on solar proposals
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a virtual forum on May 11, 2023, at 5 p.m., to share information and receive public input on three applications for solar energy development on public lands designated as solar variance areas in Mohave County.
BLM announces Red Canyon Road washed out due to flooding
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The BLM, Sierra Front Field Office announces Red Canyon
BLM to temporarily close Weston Hills Road for construction
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Beginning Monday, May 8, the Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close roads within the Weston Hills Special Recreation Management Area for roadwork. Construction is expected to take three weeks to complete.
Pinedale Anticline Project Office Board of Directors to hold in-person meeting May 31
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The Pinedale Anticline Project Office (PAPO) Board of Directors will meet in-person on May 31, 2023.
Federal and state partners sign interagency agreement to respond to wildland fire in Idaho
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The Idaho Department of Lands; the Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs; along with the Forest Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, signed the Idaho Master Cooperative Wildland Fire Management and Stafford Act Agreement.
Ranger-led Bird Walks at Indiana Dunes National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
Greet the morning with a ranger and immerse yourself in the national park’s abundant bird life on Thursday, May 4 and May 25 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Sandy Ridge Recreation Area closed, May 4
By Interior Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
Officials with the Bureau of Land Management will close the Sandy Ridge Recreation Area for the day on Thursday, May 4.
NR 23-12: Laurel Beach parking lot closed May 3 for maintenance
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that the Laurel Beach parking lot at Laurel River Lake in London, Kentucky, is closing Wednesday, May 3, 2023, while maintenance to the asphalt surface is accomplished.
Big Cypress National Preserve Issues Temporary Area Closure for the Sandy Wildfire
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
Yesterday, May 1st, at approximately 3:30 PM, a wildfire was discovered in Big Cypress National Preserve, located just west of the Blue Loop portion of Florida Trail.
Somerville Lake Embankment Road to close temporarily
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that the embankment road located between Lake Somerville Marina and Campground and Welch Park will be closed beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3, through 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023.
Tip Off composting toilet facility on South Kaibab Trail closed May 2-23
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
From May 2-23, 2023, the composting toilet located at the “Tip Off” on the South Kaibab Trail will be closed for needed maintenance.
BLM extends winter season access in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and the Steese National Conservation Area
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
Until further notice, the Bureau of Land Management Eastern Interior Field Office is extending the winter season travel limitations in two popular areas.
BLM Rock Springs Temporarily Closes Steamboat Mountain Area to Motorized Vehicles
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rock Springs Field Office is temporarily closing the Steamboat Mountain area northeast of Rock Springs, Wyoming to motorized vehicles.