Interior Newswire Report News
National Park Service selects superintendent of High Plains Group in Colorado and New Mexico
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Eric Leonard as superintendent of the High Plains Group of parks in Colorado and New Mexico.
“Shakespeare in the Parks” revisits Abraham Lincoln Birthplace
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is hosting the Louisville-based theatre company, Kentucky Shakespeare, for a live performance of Hamlet on April 28, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. (ET).
Shenandoah celebrates 37th annual Wildflower Weekend May 6 & 7
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
Spring wildflowers and art will be celebrated during Shenandoah National Park's 37th annual Wildflower Weekend, May 6-7, 2023.
Royal Gorge Field Office rescinds stage 1 fire restrictions
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office has rescinded stage 1 fire restrictions on all BLM-administered public lands within the boundaries of Baca, Bent, Crowley, Custer, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas, Lincoln, Otero, Park, Prowers, Pueblo, and Teller counties.
BLM seeks public input on carbon dioxide sequestration proposal in Southwest Wyoming
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management’s Kemmerer Field Office and Rock Springs Field Office are seeking public comment on a right-of-way for the proposed Southwest Wyoming Carbon Dioxide Sequestration project.
BLM plans prescribed fire project in NE Washington
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire management officials will begin a prescribed fire project near Lambert Creek, located 6 miles east of Curlew Lake in Ferry County, Washington this week.
BLM Pit River Campground opening Saturday, April 29
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management’s Pit River Campground and river access area in eastern Shasta County opens for the season starting Saturday, April 29, and will extend into early fall.
Celebrate the coast to be held May 6 at Point Arena
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) would like to invite the public to participate in “Celebrate the Coast,” from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sat. May 6, at Point Arena.
Rogue River Trail Closed at Trail Mile 21.5
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
A large landslide is impacting the Rogue River Trail at trail mile 21.5, approximately one mile upstream from the Rogue River Ranch. The landslide has obliterated approximately 150 feet of the trail.
BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Annville, Pennsylvania
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management is holding a wild horse and burro placement event June 2-3, 2023, offering approximately 30 excess animals gathered from western rangelands at the Shale Knoll Arena, 126 Sherks Church Rd., Annville, Pennsylvania.
BLM Kemmerer and Pinedale Extend Big Game Winter Range Closures
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
Due to continuing winter conditions, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kemmerer and Pinedale Field Offices are extending seasonal travel closures on big game winter range until 6 A.M. May 15.
Public Lands Withdrawn in the Railroad Valley for NASA Satellite Calibration Activities
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
In response to an application from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Bureau of Land Management announced today that approximately 22,684 acres of public lands in Nye County, Nevada, have been withdrawn for a twenty-year period from all forms of mineral entry under the public land laws, subject to valid existing rights.
BLM Southwest District RAC sheep grazing sub-committee to meet May 9
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management Southwest District Resource Advisory Council will hold the third meeting of a sub-committee formed to study domestic sheep grazing in bighorn sheep habitat on May 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
BLM offers free public events this summer at the Headwaters Forest Reserve
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management and Friends of Headwaters will offer outdoor enthusiasts an opportunity to experience the beauty of the Headwaters Forest Reserve this spring and summer with free guided walks and events
BLM cancels Resource Advisory Council meeting in Redding
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management’s Northern California District Resource Advisory Council has cancelled a field tour and meeting planned for Wednesday and Thursday, April 26 and 27, in Redding.
Humboldt River Field Office Sponsors Lovelock Cave Days for Local Fourth Graders
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The annual Lovelock Cave Days will take place May 9-11, 2023 and will be hosted by the Humboldt River Field Office.
BLM seeks comments on proposed Golden Currant Solar Project near Pahrump
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on the proposed Golden Currant Solar Project in Clark County, Nevada. A 45-day scoping comment period will open on April 25, 2023, and will close June 9, 2023.
Bureau of Land Management Alaska Resource Advisory Council to hold meeting
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management will hold an Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC) meeting on May 24, 2023, in Anchorage.
BLM plans to conduct prescribed fires on West Dolores Rim and Animas City Mountain
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to conduct two prescribed fire treatments within the Tres Rios Field Office this spring.
BLM Rio Puerco Field Office implements Chain of Craters prescribed fire
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
As weather conditions allow, beginning (UPDATED) now through May 19, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct the Chain of Craters prescribed fire, weather permitting.