Interior Newswire Report News


Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge Expands Historic Hasty Point Plantation

Latest acquisition advances master planning initiative, provides greater access to new recreational and educational opportunities


Current Road Conditions at Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

Weather and wildlife management activities have led to the temporary closures of several refuge roads to vehicles and/or general public access.


U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Job Opening in Eastern North Carolina

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) has a permanent position open for a Maintenance Worker to work as part of a Maintenance Action Team for national wildlife refuges in eastern North Carolina.


Fish Passage Projects Support Migrating Fish, Recreational Opportunities and Flood Prevention

Across the country National Fish Passage Program projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help restore rivers, protect wildlife, support communities, and improve climate resilience.


Trumpeter Swans: First Sign of Spring

Although the first day of spring has technically passed, signs of spring are just beginning to peer their heads here at the Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge on the south shore of Lake Superior in Wisconsin


Celebrate Earth Day 2023

On this Earth Day, folks in Alabama have a lot to celebrate thanks to a team at Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge working to make one corner of the state a better place.


Kodiak Refuge Inspires New Music

Scottish-born singer-songwriter and 5X Platinum and Grammy-nominated musician KT Tunstall released an original piece of music inspired by her residency at Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge in Kodiak, Alaska.


Rare bee found in Wisconsin by pollinator task force

We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service know that protecting rare pollinators is a team effort. We’re pleased to share that a team of biologists made a remarkable find of a rare native bee at Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge in Wisconsin.


Fremont student wins California’s Digital Junior Duck Stamp Contest

An acrylic painting of an American Wigeon is California’s entry in the 2023 Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program art contest.


Century Trail: Behind the Scenes

Sitting at a picnic table by a lake on Kodiak Island, halfway around the world from where she grew up, KT Tunstall marveled at the similarities.


Volunteer Leaves National Defense for Natural Defense

After a long career with the Department of Defense, working on multi-million-dollar security programs and weapons systems for the U.S. Armed Forces and with partner nations, serving all over the Southeast and abroad, Tom Ress took refuge.


Highlights from our Urban Bird Treaty City Partnerships

Urban Bird Treaty city partnerships have been busy protecting habitat and helping communities deepen their connections to birds! Partners in Albuquerque, NM, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, Ogden, UT, and Anchorage, AK, have some great accomplishments to share from all their hard work making these cities healthier places for birds and people.


Fatality in Canyonlands National Park Maze District

At approximately 10 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, Canyonlands National Park staff at Hans Flat received a visitor report of an unoccupied vehicle in the Maze District.


Fur Trade Festival 2023

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, Friends of Spokane House, and Kettle Falls Historical Center will be hosting a Fur Trade Festival.


Seasonal Snowmobile Trail to Close For the Season

On Thursday, April 27, Cedar Breaks National Monument will close the seasonal snowmobile trail through the park.


Amateur Radio Event at the Preserve on May 6

On Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve will be making waves that will be heard around the country--and maybe even around the world.


Commercial Use Authorizations Awarded for National Park Concession Stands

Indiana Dunes NP has awarded two Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs) for the West Beach and Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk concession stand operations for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.


New Ranger Walks Share Local History

Manhattan Project National Historical Park rangers will lead guided walks around downtown Richland on the first Wednesday of each month from May through August.


Featured Artists to Attend Fire and Ice Native American Art and Dance Gathering May 20-21, 2023

This week El Malpais National Monument is highlighting four of the artists participating in the Fire and Ice Native American Art and Dance Gathering on Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21, 2023.


Bald eagle nesting areas protected in voyageurs national park

Voyageurs National Park is temporarily closing the breeding areas around three (3) of the park’s bald eagle nests to campers and other human activities.