Interior Newswire Report News
Free daily dino tours kick off in a Jurassic way at Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
Brontosaurus-size your summer with a free 30- to 45-minute guided tour of the Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry
BLM invites public input on emergency stabilization, rehabilitation program
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management invites public review and comment on the Cedar City Field Office Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation Program Environmental Assessment
The BLM encourages public to track the bloom responsibly on public lands in the California Desert
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management encourages the public to recreate responsibly, plan ahead and know before you go when viewing wildflowers on public lands in the California desert.
BLM Colorado solar lease bids for more than $200,000
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management’s Rocky Mountain District held a successful lease sale of the De Tilla Gulch solar energy zone at its Cañon City office.
BLM opening Trinity River campgrounds May 5
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
With summer camping season just around the corner, the Bureau of Land Management is preparing to open Trinity River campgrounds, along State Route 299, on Friday, May 5.
BLM schedules public hearing on use of motorized vehicles for wild horse and burro management
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management will conduct a virtual public hearing regarding the use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in the management of wild horses and burros.
Bureau of Land Management opens lands closed for 2020 Labor Day Fires
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
Friday, April 28, the Bureau of Land Management will reopen the last public lands closed after the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire.
BLM seeks input on two land acquisitions proposed in Boise Foothills
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on a proposal to acquire two land parcels located in the Boise Foothills from the Treasure Valley Land Trust.
BLM initiates court-ordered environmental review of existing coal lease moratorium
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
In response to an order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana (Court), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today initiated preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement to analyze the potential environmental effects from maintaining or revoking former Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell’s coal leasing moratorium.
San Juan Islands Monument Advisory Committee to meet May 4
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee (MAC) will hold a meeting May 4, 2023.
Bureau of Land Management to begin NEPA process for the Bonanza Solar Project Application
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management has completed the variance process for the Bonanza Solar Project, a major early step in the application process for solar energy development that allows the BLM to fully consider the project under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Release of Feasibility Study for Claiborne and Millers Ferry Locks and Dams Fish Passage Study
By Interior Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District will release the draft feasibility report and integrated environmental assessment of the Claiborne and Millers Ferry Locks and Dams Fish Passage Study for public review and comment on May 1, 2023.
Republicans to Visit Iron Range to Witness Permitting Challenges and Hear Community Input **Media Advisory**
By Interior Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) is hosting members for site visits and a field hearing in Mountain Iron, Minn. to examine the Iron Range's mineral potential and hear from local community leaders
U.S. and Nigerian officials join to celebrate $38 million in Kainji Air Force Base improvements
By Interior Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Senior U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense officials joined Nigeria’s Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao, represented by Air Vice Marshal Nnamdi Nwokoma Ananaba and other Nigerian partners to celebrate the completion of $38 million of improvements to the air base April 27.
Testimonies deliver powerful sexual assault prevention message
By Interior Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
When one reads about sexual assault and begins looking at the sobering statistics, it can be overwhelming.
Reclamation announces temporary closure at Stony Gorge Reservoir
By Interior Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled a recreation area temporary closure at Stony Gorge Reservoir on May 5 while CAL FIRE is conducting overwater air rescue training for a statewide class
Blue Mesa Boat Ramp Opening
By Interior Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The Lake Fork boat ramp on Blue Mesa Reservoir in Curecanti National Recreation Area opens Friday, May 5, 2023, at 5:30 am.
Delaware River Safety Advisory for Week of May 1
By Interior Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The break in the rain may have you thinking about heading out to the Delaware River for some boating, fishing, or paddling.
Update for Virgin Islands National Park's Cruz Bay Visitor Center and Bulkhead Repairs
By Interior Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The next phase of repairs to the National Park Service’s Cruz Bay Visitor Center, bulkhead, and finger pier will begin on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins on the Texas Coast
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 27, 2023
With sea turtle nesting season beginning along the Texas coast in late March, we are urging everyone using Texas beaches to do their part to help detect and protect threatened and endangered sea turtles on the beach.